Glass Fireplace Update

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A great do it yourself project is updating your fireplace logs to a fireplace glass design. Mark LaPalm, a Scottsdale Interior Decorator, shows you how to make this simple change and how to pick out your glass for your modern fireplace. This concept can also be used for outdoor fireplaces, not just your indoor fireplace. If you have a propane setup instead of natural gas, as shown here, be sure to use vermiculite as a base and fully cover your burner. Propane is heavier than gas and will sink. The vermiculite breathes better and won't clog the burners.
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@shampersaud2763 3 года назад

The fireplace is now modern and beautiful. Well done. You are honest to say it is not an expensive job and this can be do it yourself. ( DIY)

@sylvia4425 7 лет назад

One thing I wish I had known or had been warned about is that these gorgeous Fire Glass rocks have this fine dust (even on the plastic bag! when it's shipped to you) and that dust is sharp glass-dust! That basically is tiny shards of glass that can't really be seen with the naked eye...but surely can be felt on the human skin!!!! From our experience: These aren't wooden splinters. Take it from me...only an ER doc... using a special lamp & goggles can get these shards of microscopic glass out! (We learned the hard way) Hope our experience saves someone a trip to the ER and uses gloves EVEN WHEN OPENING THE SHIPPING BOX & OPENING THE PLASTIC BAG TO THE GLASS ROCKS.) Good luck! 😬

@NextInDesign 6 лет назад

Sorry to hear that Sylvia. Good point about the glass. We've done a number of installs and always bought from a quality glass line and not had that issue. I wonder if there are different types of glass that are more prone to that.

@firepitessentials3260 6 лет назад

Looks great! Nice fire glass color choice. you're right - the reflective really works well in your design. Love the black sand as well - we'll have to look into carrying that!

@jimmyparky 5 лет назад

I never knew you could cover the burner with sand and it'll still work.

@adamthompson8432 3 года назад

Spray paint all the walls in there black with a I heat paint and it will look 100 times better.

@steelheart41 4 года назад

It looks really nice. Thank you!

@FilipinaGeinItaly Год назад

great sharing host

@MariaCastillo-ws3ut 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing!

@stephenmack7192 3 года назад

Hi dear

@Diana-wg1tm 4 года назад

It looks and awsome!

@stephenmack7192 3 года назад

Hi dear

@minnerhead 9 лет назад

Cool Idea, thank you!

@ayo30s 5 лет назад

Very Nice, 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸

@galindaramirez827 3 года назад

hi. this is awesome I hav e a question after putting the sand and the glass rocks you just turned on the gas then. turned it off ? and what kind off sand. is it thanks

@NextInDesign 3 года назад

Yes you can turn off and turn on the gas. This is fireplace sand available from fireplace stores both web and brick and mortar.

@luettawest6094 2 года назад

Love this idea, I have a propane lit fireplace can this work the same

@NextInDesign Год назад

Yes it can, but you have to be aware of slight differences. Propane is a liquid and I wouldn't advise having as high of material. It will collect in the bottom. It will also burn a bit longer after shutoff for the same reason.

@gurgill-rai8543 4 года назад

Hi u have a 10 year old gas fireplace with fake logs. The burner has a pilot light aswell. Am I able to remove the logs and just add fireglass to it ? The opening of the burners are on the top so putting sand before would that be a good idea? I was thinking to put in the fireglass in only. Would I be able to to that And cover the pilot light burner and burner with fireglass completely? Thank you

@NextInDesign 4 года назад

Hi, Yes you can put fireglass directly over that. If you are trying to do a higher build up of material, there are also volcanic fire rocks you can put under that is less expensive than the glass. Just make sure all the materials are rated for fireplace use.

@dianecatanzaro1704 6 месяцев назад

Did you really cover the gas burner holes with sand and glass? Is it safe to do so?

@NextInDesign 2 месяца назад

Yes I did. You can choose to put glass or a fireplace lava rock on top that is less costly to fill the area.

@farzanamahbub 9 месяцев назад

Where did you get those balls?

@brianhouston9736 4 года назад

my current fireplace has a glass covering do i need to keep that is i use the fireglass

@NextInDesign 4 года назад

Glass coverings can be aesthetic and functional for gas inserts. Remember you have a flue going outside. If you want a more energy efficient fireplace, the glass allows you to close off to the outside air a bit more. This is especially true if you don't have a damper that you open and close inside your flue. If you aren't worried about drafts, then you could remove this glass from your gas fireplace insert.

@maenailaghen 6 лет назад

I notice the flames are blue. Is it the black sand that is giving off the blue flames or the grey fireglass? I'm wondering if I put clear or bronze fireglass on top of the black sand if this would give off blue flames.

@NextInDesign 6 лет назад

The color of the flame is due to how hot the flame is. The sand or glass will not change the color. I would be very interesting if it did though.

@annettequadling165 9 месяцев назад

Mark, I updated my vented gas fireplace recently. I installed sand, fire glass and some beautiful Real Fyre Birch Logs. I noticed that my flame isn't as high as it used to be. Previously, I had lava rock. Does lava rock make the flame higher? I didn't change the gas burner or paint over it. The flame should be the same. Any thoughts?

@NextInDesign 2 месяца назад

Obstructions can definitely affect your final flame outcome. The glass wouldn't have as much, but the logs force the flame to go around them. Sometimes it's better to have the flame go up and have the log just barely touch the flame. That would help with the output. You can also try lowering the amount of sand/glass above the burner to bring the logs lower.

@BillWagner-cu4vk Год назад

Where is the pilot light? is it eliminated?

@NextInDesign 2 месяца назад

This fireplace is manually lit so there is not a continuous burning pilot.

@maryplissey8162 3 года назад

Really great. Can I add fireballs to the top of the glass with this type of burner?

@NextInDesign 3 года назад

You sure can. Just set them right on top! I love the fireshapes as well.

@maryplissey8162 3 года назад

Thank you! One more question does your burner have a mesh cover? Or is it open

@maryplissey8162 3 года назад

Can I send you a photo. Do you share your email?

@NextInDesign 3 года назад

@@maryplissey8162 The burner does not have a mesh on top.

@NextInDesign 3 года назад

@@maryplissey8162 Please give us a call and we can share an email with you. 602-412-3316

@florencecarnago7012 2 года назад

We have a gas log fireplace with a manual on/off and control inside the fireplace, do we need to replace that with a remote control valve in order to do this.

@NextInDesign 2 года назад

I put a bit more in to cover with a slope. Depending on your style, if you can leave access without covering it and still get a nice effect, then it might not be worth it. If you need to cover it, then I think that might be a good idea. I've not done that type of change yet.

@mustafaobaidi1678 3 года назад

Hi sir, where can I get the black sand?

@jalalfaal9732 2 года назад

sands not going to block the holes on gas line?

@NextInDesign 2 года назад

I've not experienced that yet.

@victory3490 2 года назад

I wish he got into more detail, how do you have a fire there with a gas line underneath. Never seen this done and I wish to do it in my fireplace but I'm terrify of that gas line.

@NextInDesign Год назад

The fire is produced by the gas running in the gas line, just like you would have fire around a fake log set supplied by a gas line. It might seem odd that gas is going through the sand and glass, but gas is much smaller and can flow through that material. Gas will naturally rise being lighter than air.

@victory3490 Год назад

@@NextInDesign Thank you so much for taking the time to reply, bless you.

@YeepLife 3 года назад

When going with a fire glass fireplace, do most people remove the mesh and glass doors?

@NextInDesign 3 года назад

It's up to you and the climate you live in and what's around your fireplace, if you would like to take your doors and mesh off. If it's gas, then you don't have as much concern over embers. If natural burning, I would leave at least minimum the mesh to catch that. Glass is really meant to control heat or airflow when you aren't using the fireplace. Newer fireplaces are not designed to take the glass off. They pull air in from outside, combust behind the glass and exit out without air exchange in your home. It's a different type of system.

@theresamadison6532 3 года назад

Hello, do I have to open my flue or can I keep it closed while burning fireglass in my gas burning fireplace?

@NextInDesign 3 года назад

With a gas fireplace, the combustion is the burning of the gas and requires an open flue. You are not actually burning the glass. If it was the fake logs inside, you are not burning the log either, but would still require the open flue.

@shaarns 5 лет назад

Where can I purchase the glass and sand? I love this . I have the ugly logs and want to make my fireplace more modern at not a lot of expense.

@NextInDesign 5 лет назад

Hi! You can either purchase through us or a local fireplace store near you would have materials as well. Let me know if you would like me to give you a call to go over your material list.

@johnal4560 4 года назад

did u hide the fireplace nozzle the starter

@NextInDesign 4 года назад

This fireplace has a gas line with a valve outside the firebox. This allows for turning on and off without being under the glass. You'll have to be careful if you have a starter in your box.

@femiakadiri875 3 года назад

Can this be done on a vent free gas log set?

@NextInDesign 3 года назад

It can be done, but it is much trickier. You need to watch vent holes in the floor around the flame and be sure to not cover them. You also have to make sure you don't overload it from a heat standpoint. It's a bit too complicated to do via this message system. There are companies out there that can help with that.

@Five0Bella 4 года назад

Is the sand on the bottom necessary?

@NextInDesign 4 года назад

You don't have to use sand. If you want to fill the lower area though, sand is less expensive than the glass

@user-yk3fg9ss5t 4 года назад

Thanks for video! We have a gas fireplace rear vented direct vent. Can we do this to it? Thank you in advance

@NextInDesign 4 года назад

The direct vent can be a bit trickier to get in and work on. You can do it, but you have to make sure you don't block air flow through the floor and/or sides when placing glass. I've also added shapes in when I've taken out logs. In cases where you have to leave gaps, a darker glass is better because the gaps aren't so noticeable.

@user-yk3fg9ss5t 4 года назад

@@NextInDesign thanks, are shapes something to leave a gap? I'm not familiar.

@NextInDesign 4 года назад

@@user-yk3fg9ss5t There are shapes like cones, cylinders and balls you can add as decorative objects in a fireplace. Rasmussen makes them. Pretty cool for another layer of design. If you use them, be sure not to block air flow.

@user-yk3fg9ss5t 4 года назад

@@NextInDesign thank you and keep safe! Will look into it.

@hannahmoh7080 3 года назад

@@NextInDesign Is it possible to make a video showing us how ? I also have direct vent fireplace with pilot light..

@thearnoldfamily4054 Год назад

What brand fire glass did you use?

@NextInDesign Год назад

I'm sorry it's been so long, I don't recall the brand. Brand isn't critical in the fire glass.

@konnikeuter504 7 лет назад

Can I do this with a fireplace insert that has a fan? Can I remove the front glass and replace the logs with glass or would I have to replace the entire insert?

@NextInDesign 7 лет назад

Konni, I have not tried that yet. The ability to remove the front glass will depend on your exact model. I'd talk to a local fireplace shop if you aren't certain.

@BrainToMush 3 года назад

Do you find that it heats better or worse than before?

@NextInDesign 3 года назад

I have not noticed a difference in heat output.

@BrainToMush 3 года назад

@@NextInDesignInteresting. A lot of these things are marketed as radiating much more hest.

@NextInDesign 3 года назад

@@BrainToMush Heat is a result of combustion. If you don't change the air flow into the room, like how some sealed units have blowers, then your heat into the room won't be different because it still flows up the flue. Open gas fireplaces are not designed for that though and just emanate heat into the room. I doubt anyone has ever accurately measured that claim.

@aliciaharrell477 6 лет назад

I have a natural gas fireplace, will this work if I remove the logs and add the sand and fire glass I stopped by the fireplace store in the guy working there told me I wouldn't be able to do this because my fireplace was meant for the logs which didn't really sound right to me

@NextInDesign 6 лет назад

This was a natural gas log set before as well. You should not have a problem doing it. You'll will need to build the sand up to cover the burner.

@paulmoreno8549 3 года назад

What type of sand do you use?

@NextInDesign 3 года назад

The sand is processed and sold specifically for fireplaces. Your local store or online website for fireplace materials sells it.

@TheMoncriefMind 6 лет назад

What type of sand did you use a play sand or thicker sand like gravel. It looks closer to a play sand but I want to make sure.

@NextInDesign 6 лет назад

It is more similar to play sand in texture/size, but it is specifically for fireplaces. Do not use play sand.

@TheMoncriefMind 6 лет назад

NextInDesign so you used silica sand?

@chastidysanchez7214 6 лет назад

Where do we find this black sand?

@therockakaada6109 4 месяца назад

U didn’t paint the fireplace black , c’mon man 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️rookie mistake !!!

@NextInDesign 2 месяца назад

In design, every application and desired end is different. If I had painted the sides black, you would not see as clearly the glass/fireplace side break. I wanted to see that. I chose the contrast. Some people may prefer the blending of those colors, but that is why design is custom tailored to each application.

@therockakaada6109 2 месяца назад

@@NextInDesign 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

@megatexification 7 лет назад

My gas logs don;t work anymore. I was going to replace them, but I like these. Can I just remove the logs per your instructions, or do I need to buy a burner and if so, what kind. Thanks

@NextInDesign 7 лет назад

Sherry, you'll need to clarify by what you mean "gas logs don't work anymore". Is that aesthetically or they won't light?

@megatexification 7 лет назад

The pilot won't stay lit. Sorry I've been so long.

@NextInDesign 7 лет назад

If the pilot isn't staying lit, you need to talk with a local fireplace company to sort that out first. The logs and glass are both decorative on top of the working mechanism of the fireplace.

@WalshS7323 5 лет назад

It's a very nice video. My fireplace has no gas burner, it's for wood. Can I do it?

@NextInDesign 5 лет назад

This type of style is really designed for a gas burner system, not a wood log burning fireplace. You could probably put the glass under your log stand, but all the ashes would fall down into the glass and not be cleanable. I would not recommend that. Sorry.

@WalshS7323 5 лет назад

@@NextInDesign Many thanks for your reply.