Light Trap ExamplesUpdated 21 days ago
A light trap is essential when constructing your water vapor fireplace enclosure. The light emitted by the vapor flames travels upwards, and without a properly dimensioned enclosure, this light can escape into your room and onto the ceiling, detracting from the ambiance. A light trap ensures the glow remains concentrated within the fireplace area, enhancing the visual effect.
Light Trap Examples
Example 1:
A 6" border was added around the entire top of the hearth to prevent the viewer from seeing the hearth ceiling light reflections while viewing head-on.
Same enclosure when viewing head on
Example 2:
View when looking under the fireplace hearth. Recessed light trap prevents the viewer from seeing the hearth ceiling reflections when viewing head-on.
Same enclosure when viewing head-on
Example 3:
No light trap was added. Light reflection is visible when viewing head-on