If you are new in the market for a fireplace door or grate, then there are a few things that you will need. Getting the right measurement is vital because otherwise the fireplace will not look so great. The first thing that you will need is measuring tape so that you can take the right measurements and you will also need paper to write them down. Depending on how good the lighting is in the room, you might require the help of a flashlight. It is also highly recommended that you wear clothing that is not that important to you as it will get very dirty.

Measure The Width

The first thing that you will be measuring is the width of your fireplace opening from all the way back of the hearth. Write the measurement that you get down. It is important that you get as far back as possible when taking this measurement so that you get the right dimensions. You should also measure the width of the opening at the front. Once you have both measurements, then take 6 inches away from each measurement. That means if you have 42 inches, you would end up with 36 after completing this step.

Measuring The Depth

The next thing that you will be doing is measuring the depth of the fireplace from the door or the beginning all the way to the back. Once you have the measurement, do the same thing that you did with the previous one and deduct a total of 6 inches from the total measurement. You should be looking to have close to 3 inches on every side of the grate so that you will get the appropriate air flow and feature. This is probably the one measurement that will get you the dirtiest when you take it.

Finding Your Grate

Once you have every measurement of width and depth, you will need to start looking for the fireplace grate. There are plenty of dealers that can help you find one and you can also shop for them online. Make sure to use the deducted measurements when the company you are working with requests them. If you were to use the full measurements, you would end up with a grate that does not fit. Most of the online dealers have the grates available and always ready to be sent to you so the sooner you place your order, the sooner you will get your grate.

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