Interior doors are part of the interiorany apartment. They immediately catch the eye as soon as a person enters the room. They must be of high quality, beautiful and reliable. The comfort of a person's living in an apartment depends on this. It is better to choose high-quality doors, since only they will fully satisfy the requirements of each person. Aesthetics has always been one of the criteria. How to choose good interior doors? Let's consider several classifications of designs that you should focus on when solving the problem of choice.
Scheme for taking measurements for installing an interior door.
Opening method as an important parameter
When deciding on a choice, it is essential topay attention to the way the interior door opens. It should not only fit perfectly into the interior, but also become a part of it. It should allow you to open and close the room without any obstacles. That is why humanity has come up with several basic designs of interior doors at once. These include:
- swinging;
- Swinging;
- sliding;
- folding;
- stables.
Types of interior doors.It is worth studying all these types in more detail to have an idea of which type of interior door is best suited. Swinging interior doors. These are doors that can open in both directions at once. They are most often made of lightweight materials such as plastic or aluminum. Most often they are installed at train stations, shopping centers, supermarkets. They are not able to provide 100% sealing due to their design, so they are rarely used in residential buildings. However, some people prefer them. Hinged interior doors. Today, these models are considered the most popular. They can have one or two panels. Such interior doors are able to provide fairly good sealing. Various types of wood, metal, etc. can be used as materials. According to the installation option, they can be either left or right. You must pay attention to this nuance when it comes to purchasing handles and hinges. Such design options are best suited for large apartments, since they require a fairly large space to open. They are not suitable for small spaces, since they are inconvenient. For small apartments, other options are usually chosen. Sliding interior doors. Here, the door leaf slides inside the wall or along it. It moves on special rollers. The most beautiful door is the one that slides inside the wall. However, this option can rarely be implemented during operation. It can only be installed during construction. In all other cases, the door leaf slides along external rails along guides. However, this option is also perfect for most modern apartments.
</a>Colors of interior laminated doors.In this case, the rails on which the door moves can be located at the top or bottom, as well as both. The best-looking interior door is the one that is installed on the upper guides. It has an aesthetic appearance. Of course, the most reliable are the ones that are equipped with two rails. A lot of free space is not required to open such structures, so they can be installed even in small apartments. Such designs also have disadvantages. The main one is that gaps can form between the partitions, through which cold air will penetrate into the room. This is not always convenient, especially if a person lives in a big city. Folding interior doors. Another very original option, which in its design resembles an accordion. Here, guides are installed, as well as several panels connected to each other by means of hinges. Due to the fact that a special bearing is installed in the rail, the structure closes and opens easily. In order to fix the door in a certain position, it is necessary to fix it with special stoppers. They most often come complete with an interior door. This is a great solution for a small apartment. Such interior doors allow you to save maximum space. They can be either glazed or blind. The choice of a specific option depends on the personal preferences of the apartment owner. This design also has its drawbacks. Due to the fact that the door has many moving elements, it is not reliable. In addition, thermal insulation and sound insulation are also not up to par. The appearance is beautiful. For this reason, people love folding options for interior doors. Return to contents</a>
Stable doors: nuances
Scheme of the device of a swing interior door.These structures got their name because they have long been used in stables, but this is a good option for dividing rooms in space. They consist of two independent doors that are located one above the other. Each of them has its own hinges and handles. The model is very popular mainly in Western countries, but has recently begun to appear in Russia. Such structures are made mainly of wood. The upper door can be used to ventilate the room. Such interior doors are widely used in families with small children. Return to contents</a>
Material of manufacture: characteristics
Installation of hinges on interior doors.It is very important to pay attention to the material from which the interior door is made. Its service life and reliability directly depend on this. Do not forget about the aesthetic component of the issue. So, today the most popular interior doors on the market are those made of wood, plastic, glass and masonite. Wooden interior doors. Wood is mainly chosen by true admirers of beauty and elegance. Do not forget about the practical side either. With proper care and correct operation, such doors will last for many years. The structures can be made not only from budget, but also from expensive wood species. The choice primarily depends on the financial capabilities of the person. Of course, the material is always subject to protection. It is covered with varnish or stain. In this situation, the wood becomes protected from various external aggressive factors. Modern doors are made mainly from glued solid wood. Such material is considered more resistant to all external factors. Most often, the beams are located with different directions of the fibers. It is believed that this arrangement is considered optimal. There are also disadvantages to such material, the main one being increased sensitivity to humidity. The wood can get wet, and this leads to rapid failure.
Scheme of the plastic door device.Plastic interior doors. This material is mainly used in the production of sliding interior doors. A huge number of finishing methods have been invented for it. Most often, veneer or laminate is used for these purposes. A person who buys plastic versions of interior doors receives a lot of advantages. The durability of the material and its lightness will please everyone. Plastic is practically not subject to any influence of external aggressive factors. This is very important. Masonite interior doors. Such doors received their name thanks to the company that has long ago introduced the technology of their manufacture into practice. They are such designs of the canvas that are covered with chipboard with a special decorative finish. They are very widespread and are in great demand. Such materials have many advantages. Such doors are relatively inexpensive, and thanks to the protective coating, they cope well with the harmful effects of the environment. Return to the table of contents</a>
Glass interior doors
Schemes for opening interior doors.In recent years, glass has been used to produce interior doors. This material is not only graceful and beautiful, but also reliable and durable. Many may ask how this is possible, because glass is considered a fragile material. In fact, the door manufacturing technology is somewhat different from the standard, so the glass is as strong and reliable as possible, it is almost impossible to break. Such doors have many advantages. They are installed mainly in small rooms, which allows you to achieve an increase in space, albeit visually. They are perfect for Khrushchev-era buildings. Such doors are easy to wash and clean, they look good and have high hygiene rates. Aluminum doors. They are made of special anodized aluminum. The protective coating protects the surface from various types of external aggressive factors. This material is practically not deformed and retains its properties for a long time. Such structural elements can be not only solid, but also with special glass inserts. Return to contents</a>
Methods of decorative finishing
Technology of finishing interior doors.This is another factor that influences the choice when purchasing interior doors. According to the method of decorative finishing, all doors can be divided into the following types:
- veneered;
- laminated;
- painted.
Veneered.Veneer is a special decorative coating made either from natural materials or from reconstructed wood species. The manufacturing technology is extremely simple. Here, a door leaf is taken and specially prepared small wood chips are applied to it. Then the surface is necessarily covered with varnish. It gives the surface additional resistance to external influences. This is an excellent solution for any room. Laminated. Lamination can be plastic, wooden, mesonite and aluminum. If we talk about the lamination method, it can be of two main types - on paper and fiberglass. The first method is considered the cheapest, but its quality is also lower. Such a coating looks beautiful, but it quickly wears out and fails. The second method allows you to get high-quality veneer. The cost of such laminate is higher, but the quality is at the appropriate level. Painted. This is one of the most primitive options for decorative finishing, which was used back in the days of the USSR. Most often, interior doors are covered with special antiseptics, which not only give the surface a shine, but also make it maximally protected from various types of external aggressive influences, including the action of various microorganisms. There is also effective protection from the effects of harmful ultraviolet rays. Some manufacturers use stain for painting. So, you should take this information into account before choosing interior doors. You should not always pay attention only to aesthetics, reliability is above all. Knowing the main characteristics of interior doors, you can always make a choice that will be truly correct.
