Enameled doors

Nowadays, fashionable influences have spread widely in every industry. No exception and the furniture industry. But at the same time, enamel has been the eternal classic among door covers since the Soviet times. The popularity of enameled doors remains unchanged.

Choosing an interior door, many buyers appreciate the quality of the material from which it is made, and the design features of the product.

Of considerable importance is the external decor of the products. This factor affects the cost of the product. The most common finishing options are veneering, lamination and enamel painting.

Enameled coatings do not contain toxic substances (such as chlorine), and therefore do not pose a danger when used in everyday life.

For the manufacture of enameled doors are usually used wood, plastic or fibreboard (MDF).

Plastic options are not environmentally friendly.

In this regard, the most popular material is MDF. These are fibreboard, which are based on fine-dispersed wood chips. Under the influence of high temperature and press it is compressed, until it forms a sufficiently strong material for the manufacture of the door.

According to the texture of the door can be divided into monolithic (deaf) and containing glass inserts, stained glass windows and other surface decorated with patterns, various types of mosaics.

Enamel is a unique coating for door leaf. In its composition are polymer additives, resins, dyes and varnish. At least three coats of paint are applied to the surface. Each layer is necessarily dried, it prevents bloating and cracking of the paint, the formation of pores. After that, a high-strength film is formed on the surface of the door leaf that is resistant to aggressive environmental influences. It retains its shade for a long time, does not turn yellow and does not fade.

Modern versions of enamel formulations are updated versions of old ones (for example, enamel).

The advantages of enameled doors include:

• attractive appearance, the possibility of applying to the canvas of various patterns and drawings;
• wide range of colors. In this case, you can always change the color, just repainting it in the desired shade. The palette of the door leaf is limited only by the taste and imagination of the owner;
• resistance to temperature extremes;
• the coating does not fade in the sun;
• simple and easy care. Remove dirt with a damp cloth. It is acceptable to use non-aggressive detergents for disinfection;
• harmless to the health of the owner;

• long service life - the paint is applied evenly over the entire surface, which makes it impossible to cause cracks and crevices. Therefore, water, grease, chemical compounds in contact do not penetrate into the wooden base of the door and are not capable of damaging it;
• moisture resistance;
• meet the standards of hygiene, so they are often installed in hospitals and childcare facilities;
• the ability to restore the door in the presence of damage.To do this, the surface of the door is cleaned with sandpaper, then paint is again applied to it;
• purchasing, if necessary, the desired shade of enamel is not difficult in specialized stores, and at an affordable price.

To choose the right model of the enameled door, you need:

• To decide on the choice of texture and coating of the canvas. Universal will be the choice of white enamel, which visually refreshes and brightens the space. Colorless varnish will look natural on the door leaf;
• Choose the size of the door. To do this, pre-measure the wall opening, on the basis of these parameters, select the appropriate door frame.
• To decide on a covering, depending on the purpose of the door. Enamel doors for the bedroom will be different from the one that is installed in the bathroom. Technological properties of these options will be different. In rooms with high humidity, more durable and resistant paint formulations are required;
• Choose the composition of the material the door itself. This factor directly affects the cost of the product. The most expensive products are made from solid wood;
• Find a model with the desired appearancesuitable for the design of the room.

On the modern market there are many models of interior doors enameled, able to satisfy the needs of any buyer. The presence of combinations with stained glass inserts and glass further increases this diversity. They are perfectly combined with any color range of the room.

Doors covered with enamel often prefer to choose light colors in order not to “overload” the environment with excessive brightness. This option is suitable for conservative people. It is considered universal for a light and dark interior, visually enlarges the space of a room, and is easy to read.

The most popular color of enamel for an interior door is white. It is perfect for various stylistic decisions - classic interior, avant-garde, Provence and others.

For rooms in which pastel tone prevails, noble color of an ivory perfectly will suit.Beige and brown shades perfectly complement the interior in eco-style.

Black, blue, red, purple or other bright colors can be well combined with trendy modern design details (hi-tech or minimalism). An additional highlight of the door will be given by an intricate pattern, elegant painting or thematic drawing.

Elite expensive models are decorated with artistic painting, patina, velvety paints, stained glass windows, this is especially appropriate in the Baroque style.

For futuristic design, bright shiny coverings with geometric elements will do. The glass model with glass inserts will perfectly fit into the romantic atmosphere of Provence.

If you carefully examine the opinions of customers who have chosen enameled doors, you can note some shortcomings in use:

• damaged canvas may be deformed;
• dirty imprints remain on the enamel surface, especially on white canvases;
• poor-quality enamel can crack and turn yellow with time.

The owners of bakeries and restaurants speak positively about the enameled doors, in the premises of their kitchens with high humidity and temperature these products have perfectly proved themselves in practice.

Advantages of enamel confirms increased consumer demand, because 90% of buyers choose this particular door leaf coating.

If you purchase products of good quality from trusted manufacturers, the selected door will please its owner for many years.

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