To choose an interior door, you need topay attention to numerous details. This is not only the appearance and price, but also the type of opening, the finish of the door leaf, the materials from which the door itself is made. To buy an interior door, you need to decide on the general style of the interior, the purpose of the room. Completely different door panels are selected for the kitchen and bedroom. In the kitchen, door panels must be protected from moisture, for the bedroom this condition is not necessary.
When choosing an interior door, it is necessary to take into account the following factors: opening method, door leaf finish, materials of manufacture.
Classification by opening method
In order to , it is necessary to pay attention to what the opening mechanism will be. According to this feature, all models are usually classified into:
- pendulum, i.e. swinging cloths;
- usual hinged doors;
- door-coupe, i. sliding (or recoiling);
- harmonic;
- so-called stables, consisting of two halves, each of which can be opened completely independently.
Types of interior doors by opening method.Most often, swing doors are used, which can open in different directions. They are convenient, but are not always suitable for a small room. If the area of the room is not too large, then a coupe or accordion is perfect. Modern coupes can be completely different, they are stylish and original, great for living rooms and dining rooms. Accordions are mainly used for bathrooms and kitchens, for balconies. Such interior doors are convenient, do not take up much space. They are great for small apartments. Pendulum models open in both directions. Most often they are used for public buildings, they are rarely used for residential premises. Stable doors are original in their design, they are great for country style. They are made of natural wood, appropriate in the kitchen, living room, terrace, dining room. The peculiarity is that the door leaf consists of 2 independent halves, which can open in both directions separately. Return to the table of contents</a>
What should be made of the door leaf?
Modern high-quality interior doors are made from various materials:
- wood;
- plastic;
- aluminum;
- glass;
- mazonite.
Construction of interior door.Ordinary wooden interior doors have always been considered the best and most attractive. They have a solid appearance. The price category of such doors is varied, the simplest and cheapest are made of coniferous trees, and the expensive ones are made of valuable wood species. The finishing can be different, from painting to expensive varnish and oil. Plastic models are cheap, they often have glass inserts. Masonite interior doors became famous thanks to the manufacturer, i.e. the Canadian company "Masonite". This design includes a frame, it is covered with fiberboard, and there is decorative finishing on the outside. The following filler is used inside:
Such doors can be heavy ifthe filler is made of block material. The most expensive panels are produced with a filler made of honeycomb fiberboard. Glass doors are the most expensive, they are beautiful in execution, their surface is original. The following types of glass are used for production:
Interior doors can be either a solid structure or with glass inserts.
A glass interior door can becan be used for any room, it provides a visual expansion of space, suitable even for the smallest rooms. Aluminum doors are a modern option made of anodized metal, which is pre-treated with colorless anodizing, electropolishing. Return to contents</a>
Which version of the door leaf can I choose?
A quality interior door shouldbe selected based on the finishing of the canvas. This is especially important when the budget is limited, but it is necessary to choose a high-quality model. Based on the external finishing, all canvases can be classified into:
- painted;
- laminated;
- veneered.
Veneered doors are used more and more often,are distinguished by an attractive appearance. Veneer is a decorative coating made from deciduous or reconstructed species. Veneer is made from thin slices of solid wood, applied to the surface of the canvas by pressing, after which it is covered with a layer of varnish. The surface is very durable and beautiful. The doors look stylish, but their price is affordable.
Veneer door in section. Laminated panels are usually divided into masonite, natural wood, plastic, aluminum. The base is laminated using any of two methods:
- lamination on paper;
- the use of a double-faced laminate, i.e., glass fiber.
The first option is cheaper, but the appearancethe canvas turns out beautiful. The service life of such models is not very long, but the coating is easily worn out, it is subject to the negative effects of sunlight. The second option is durable, it is not afraid of ultraviolet rays, scratches, cracks. It is quite easy to wash such an interior door. Painted doors are covered with special tinted antiseptics, they can provide imitation of the coating "under the tree". At the same time, excellent protection against fungus, solar radiation is formed. Tinting is absolutely non-toxic, it does not have a negative impact on health. Oil paints, stain of the selected color, alkyd mixtures, etc. can be used to paint the door leaf. Return to the table of contents</a>
What to look for when buying?
To choose the right interior doors, you need to pay attention to a few more parameters:
Interior doors of various styles.The first parameter allows you to immediately determine what the price of the interior door will be, the quality. For example, for a rented apartment, a country house, you can buy simpler doors. For your own apartment, more expensive models are chosen, their quality is higher. The service life of doors can be different. The simplest panels are designed for a service life of about 5-7 years, but there are good models of the middle price segment, which are not only attractive, but also serve for a long time without requiring repair. Special properties are required when you need to buy an interior door for bathrooms, kitchens, children's rooms or bedrooms. In the bathroom or kitchen, moisture protection is necessary, but for a children's room or bedroom, soundproofing properties will be important. All wooden doors should be chosen so that they are fireproof. For this purpose, materials are specially impregnated with fire retardants during production. Such a moment as style remains important. It is necessary to choose an interior door so that it fits perfectly into the overall environment. For a classic style, natural wood panels are more suitable, strict, massive. For a modern minimalist setting, glass or aluminum doors are purchased. Their opening mechanism can be sliding, not classic. Choosing interior doors is not so difficult, but you need to be extremely careful. When buying, various parameters are taken into account in order to quickly and easily select the option that will best suit the quality and price.
