Since ancient times, a variety of accessories for fireplaces have been used by man. Among them, a protective screen plays a special role. This is a fixture that fits perfectly into any interior. The screen for the fireplace can be chosen today for every taste in terms of its functionality and beauty.
Fireplace screen - decoration or necessity?
This accessory, simple at first glance, is able to give a unique look to the entire environment of the room, individuality and special chic. At the same time, the screen for the fireplace is not only a decoration, but also a reliable protection of the house from possible troubles. It will prevent embers and sparks from falling on flammable objects and onto the floor, thereby saving them from damage. If there are small children, animals in the house, then the screen in this case is simply necessary. In addition, due to the air circulation created by this additional element, the fire in the fireplace burns more evenly and the room heats up much faster. This makes it possible to feel a sense of comfort, coziness and security.
Screen types
Today you can buy these accessories for fireplaces in a variety ofexecution options. The protective screen for the fireplace can be made in any size and from different materials - glass, copper, iron, steel, brass.
But no matter what it is made of, it will not leave anyone indifferent with its aesthetic appearance and beauty. Even the most demanding fireplace owner can choose a screen that fully satisfies any whim. It can be both artistic casting and gemstone decoration. There are even screens made of cloth. They have become popular since the beginning of the 19th century, when they began to be used to decorate a room in the cold season, and in summer they covered the fireplace insert with the help of such a screen, which gave the interior a certain charm.
The most common today are brass and bronze fireplace mantels. When properly processed, they create a special atmosphere of sophistication in the room. Especially suitable for this role is antique brass, which has a variety of colors - from silver to black. A thin mesh made of brass or steel will look harmonious in a modern interior.
Modern technologies make it possible to obtain special heat-resistant materials. Thanks to this, the fireplace screen made of ceramic glass has become very popular.
Glass screen advantages
This modern and stylish fencing allows you to fully admire the play of live fire. Transparent sashes of such a screen addthe fireplace is a special attraction. Made of high-quality ceramic glass, they are able to reliably protect surrounding objects from sparks and embers.
The glass fireplace screen will not only take care of safety, but also decorate the interior, making it especially attractive. The doors of such a fence are made in a variety of styles - they can be decorated with sandblasted artistic processing or have a calm matte surface. Transparent polished glass can be complemented with various patterns, which creates an incredible optical effect. The ceramic glass screen is the perfect combination of style, comfort and security.
The only negative is that such a fence reduces the penetration of heat into the room.
How to make a DIY screen
The manufacture of such a device does not require special skills and craftsmanship, so you can make a screen for a fireplace yourself without resorting to the help of specialists. To do this, it is necessary to cut a metal bar according to the size of the fireplace insert. Then a lot of chains are attached to it, which can be purchased at a hardware store. The length of these chains must match the size of the opening in the fireplace. Special hooks are installed on the sides of the firebox, with which a chain is selected for the period when the fireplace is inoperative. This is the easiest option to make a DIY fireplace screen. Such a fence does not shield heat at all, allowing you to admire the fire and throw firewood into the firebox without any hassle.
You canmake your own and a screen from a sheet of fiberboard. Such a screen performs rather a decorative function, covering the fireplace when it is extinguished.
Screen decoration
There are different ways to beautifully decorate the screen, which is a sheet of fiberboard. The easiest of them is to cover it with plain paint, and then apply graffiti. It will be a little more difficult to use gluing various motifs.
First, the outer surface of the screen is completely painted over in a certain color, then the border is marked with dots using a ruler and a pencil so that an even contour is obtained.
Lay 12 mm wide adhesive tape along this contour and paint over the entire surface with paint of a different color.
When the paint dries, a colored motif is glued onto the screen so that in some places it goes beyond the borders of the border.
The final touch is to varnish the surface.
Choose the right screen for the fireplace, you can make the room cozy, stylish and safe. At the same time, as it has been for centuries, today this element is still the highlight of any interior.
