How to Remove Fireplace Glass
Fireplace doors and glass are designed help keep flames from straying outside of the fireplace and protect children from accidentally touching the flames. If you no longer wish to keep the glass on your fireplace, it can be removed easily using simple tools.
- Open the glass fireplace doors as wide as possible. Find the two pieces that attach the door to the fireplace. These pieces will look like two small "L" shaped pieces of metal or plastic.
- Use a screwdriver to remove the screws that hole the "L" shaped pieces in place. You will find two screws on each piece, one near the top and one near the bottom. Place the screws and "L" shaped pieces in a safe place. If you decide you want to replace the glass, you will need to use the pieces and screws to reattach them to the fireplace.
- Use a pair of pliers to loosen the screws on the clamps and remove them the rest of the way with your fingers. Hold the doors firmly while removing the clamps. Once the clamps are removed the fireplace glass will fall out of place.
- Carefully remove each door one at a time. Store the window glass and door in a safe place along with the screws, "L" shaped pieces and clamps. This way you will be able to find all of the necessary hardware when and if you decide to replace the glass and doors back into the fireplace.