Recommended enclosure finishesUpdated 10 months 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
• 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.