Recommended enclosure finishesUpdated a year ago

The options are endless for finishes since you do not have to protect your enclosure from heat or water. And since the insert does not come with a standard enclosure or backdrop, the enclosure finishes are completely up to the homeowner/purchaser. This means you can create a truly custom look that fits in with your existing decor and/or design plan. 

However to create an enclosure that highlights the Aquafire flames while minimizing light reflections, we recommend the follow enclosure finishing guidelines:

• Black Matte Paint. We highly recommend the Black Paint 2.0 or 3.0 as it will absorb a majority of the light. 
• Dark, non-reflective finishes. Choosing shiny or mirrored tile can cause the LED lights to bounce and 
• If you are adding river rock, logs or other media to the top of your insert, please have it attached to a lightweight sheet of plywood or similar so that it is easily removable for cleaning and maintenance. See THIS entry for more information.
• If installing in a traditional hearth design, please create a light trap
• Reduce the viewing window height to 12"-18" inches. See our common setbacks article for more detailed information.