How to Insulate a Front Mounted Fireplace Door
The door on a fireplace is very important, as it keeps kids from getting into it, as well as pets. They also keep ashes and smoke in when you are burning a fire in the fireplace. It is not hard to insulate a front mounted fireplace door, and can be done in a few short steps.
- Wear gloves on your hands when you start this project. Insulation has fiberglass in it, so you need gloves to make sure the fiberglass doesn’t get into your skin.
- Purchase the insulation you need for the fireplace door. You can purchase this at a hardware store. Unroll the insulation out on the floor.
- Tear off a piece of the insulation using your hands. You can use a pair of scissors, if needed, but it should not be hard to tear. Cut the pieces the length of the fireplace door. Use a measuring tape to measure the door, and then measure the insulation pieces before you cut them.
- Put the pieces of insulation into the three channels around the door. Once the insulation is in, simply press it down to make sure it fills the chamber. Check the back of the fireplace door and make sure the insulation is not protruding out. Make sure the insulation completely fills the channels in the fireplace door.
- Clean up the area and use a vacuum to sweep up any insulation that may be on your floor. Remove your gloves and wash your hands thoroughly. Wash any part of your body that may have come in contact with the insulation.