Since ancient times, people have used various accessories for fireplaces. Among them, a protective screen plays a special role. This device that fits perfectly into any interior. A fireplace screen can be selected today for every taste by its functionality and beauty.
Fireplace screen - decoration or need?
This seemingly simple accessory is able to give a unique look to the whole atmosphere of the room, individuality and special chic. At the same time, the screen for the fireplace is not only an ornament, but also a reliable protection of the house from possible troubles. It will prevent the embers and sparks from getting on flammable objects and on 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.
Types of screens
Today you can purchase these accessories for fireplaces in a wide variety of designs. 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 owner of the fireplace can choose a screen that fully satisfies any whims. This can be artistic casting and precious stone trim. There are even screens made of fabric. They became popular from the beginning of the 19th century, when they began to use them for decorating rooms in the cold season, and in the summer they used this screen to cover the fireplace insert, which gave the interior a certain charm.
The most common fencing today for a fireplace made of brass and bronze. 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. In a modern interior, a thin mesh of brass or steel will harmoniously look.
Modern technologies allow to obtain special heat-resistant materials. Due to this, the fireplace screen made of ceramic glass has become very popular.
Glass Screen Benefits
This modern and stylish fencing allows you to fully enjoy the game of live fire. The transparent sashes of such a screen add a special appeal to the fireplace. 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 security, but also decorate the interior, making it especially attractive. The doors of such fencing are made in a variety of styles - they can be decorated with sandblasting artwork or have a calm matte surface. Transparent polished glass can be complemented by various patterns, which creates an incredible optical effect. A ceramic glass screen is the perfect combination of style, comfort and safety.
The only negative is that such a fence reduces the penetration of heat into the room.
How to make a screen yourself
The manufacture of such a device does not require special skills and craftsmanship, therefore, a fireplace screen can be made independently without the help of specialists. To do this, it is necessary to cut a metal bar according to the size of the fireplace insert. Then many chains are attached to it, which can be purchased at a hardware store. The length of these chains should correspond to the size of the hole in the fireplace. Special hooks are installed on the sides of the furnace, with which a chain is selected for the period when the fireplace is inoperative. This is the easiest option to make a fireplace screen with your own hands. Such a fence does not shield heat at all, allowing you to admire the fire and toss firewood into the furnace without unnecessary trouble.
You can make yourself and a screen from a fiberboard sheet. Such a screen performs rather a decorative function, covering the fireplace when it is extinguished.
Decorative screen decoration
There are various ways to design a beautiful screen that is a fiberboard sheet. The simplest of them is to coat it with plain paint, and then apply graffiti. It will be a little more difficult to use gluing various motives.
First, the outer surface of the screen is completely painted over in a certain color, then using a ruler and a pencil, the border is marked with dots in such a way as to obtain an even outline.
Along this contour lay adhesive tape 12 mm wide and paint over the entire surface with a completely different paint color.
When the paint dries, a colored motif is pasted onto the screen so that in places it goes beyond the borders of the border.
The finishing touch is to varnish the surface.
By choosing the right screen for the fireplace, you can make the room cozy, stylish and safe. At the same time, as over the centuries, today this element is still the highlight of any interior.