Metal doors
It is impossible to imagine a house without doors. We need them in order to enter or leave the premises. In ancient times, our ancestors closed their homes with the skins of animals to preserve heat and protect against wild animals. The first buildings required the development of a universal design that allows you to securely close the room. Over time, people learned to process wood and mine metal, which made it possible to use these materials for the manufacture of doors. New time requires the use of new materials, unpretentious in the care and practical to use.
Special features
The most common material for the manufacture of entrance and interior doors can be considered plastic. Entrance doors are necessary for reliable protection from unwanted guests.Interior is important for limiting the space and in each individual room have their own important function. The bathroom and the lavatory need a doorway for obvious reasons, the kitchen is closed due to the spread of odors. The doors in the bedroom, nursery, living room, office give the possibility of privacy and sound insulation.
To appreciate the advantages of the metal-plastic door design, you should understand the features of such a material.
Among them are the following:
- The presented material has a relatively small weight with sufficient strength, which puts it in a more advantageous position compared to other canvases.
- Metal-plastic doors are used both in the form of entrance doors and interior doors, which confirms their versatility. Their difference is in the different strength of the profile and the possibility of installing a lock.
- Metal-plastic is a material which is based on a metal (or metal alloy) coated with plastic. Such a structure makes it possible to manufacture structures by the welding method, which indicates their strength.
- PVC coating is non-toxic and suitable for use in any premises.
- The cost of the material with all its qualitative characteristics is quite acceptable.
- Material such as plastic is easy to care for; therefore, due to its resistance to various chemical compounds used to remove a variety of contaminants, doors with such a coating will not cause unnecessary trouble.
- The ability to impart the desired color and texture gives an advantage over other materials.
Kinds
All metal and steel door constructions can be divided into the following subspecies:
- Input - perform mainly protective function and assume the presence of a good door lock. Reinforced with a more durable metal profile, reinforced with fittings, fastened with hinged hinges, which will provide a strong connection with the door loot. There are models without glass, with partial or full glazing.
- Interior doors made of metal will fit well into any interior, as the coating can imitate a variety of materials. It is the ability to give plastic any texture and shape that allows us to expand the range of models. A high-quality metal frame will guarantee the strength of the structure for many years. There are also models with glass inserts, transparent or frosted, as well as imitating stained glass.
- Street - in private homes, such constructions will be in harmony with windows made of window profiles of the same color. It is important that the door located on the sunny side of the building has mechanisms to prevent deformations associated with temperature changes, namely the presence of more than one lock tongue on the front side. For better thermal insulation, a seal is provided around the perimeter.
- Bivalves models have two doors, which makes it possible to expand the usual opening to the width of another door. Applies to both interior and exterior doors. This will allow to make and carry out large furniture or appliances. If the design of the apartment involves a wide doorway,then such a modification will provide a harmonious separation of space, and you can use only one leaf, and the second open as needed.
Design
Designers and engineers are developing unusual door designs to save space and visually expand the space.
Consider some of the features of their structure:
- Sliding doors can easily fit into a small room, and into a wider space. Their peculiarity lies in the mechanism that opens the door along the wall in which the doorway is located. The movement is made on the guide rails, fixing the sash at the top and bottom. External characteristics can be of any kind, for example, such doors can be made in the form of a French window
- Double set, if the width of the doorway exceeds 90 cm. This is the permissible width of one leaf, at which the design can withstand the load. Basically, both make them rarely open, often narrow is deaf. The opening mechanism can allow the movement of the door both inside the room and outside, or in both (pendulum).
- Reducing the limited space visually is possible by installing a model with a double-glazed window, which can be single- or two-chamber, depending on the required thermal and noise insulation. Glass, as mentioned earlier, may have the necessary tint or haze. Also for decoration make double-glazed windows with binding of horizontal and vertical bars. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
- Sliding structures are doors consisting of two or more leaves, when opened, which fold into an accordion.
- Arched models have non-standard dimensions, so it is assumed to change the doorway. This can be achieved by rebuilding this opening or by inserting it from the same profile.
Dimensions
Standard and generally accepted dimensions will suit residents of block high-rises, where the parameters of the doors were determined by accepted standards during the construction of the building.
High door designs fit in rooms with high ceilings, where the doorway is above average. Moreover, if the length of the door leaf exceeds the allowable, additionally install the transom in the upper part of the door unit. In fact, this is a deaf window, which can be either plastic (sandwich panel) or with a double-glazed window.
Colors
The style and character of the room determines the color scheme of all the furnishings of the rooms or the building, this also applies to the doors. Since plastic is easy to paint, the possibility of manufacturing doors of different colors will not cause doubts.
The doors in this regard may have the following characteristics:
- The glossy surface of the door can have the desired shade, it all depends on the desired effect.
- Matte finish will add an appearance similar to rubber, make the color softer and warmer.
- The ability to impart texture and any color can create the effect of wood, stone, metal or other material.
- The color of the glass can also be selected based on your own preferences. Spray pattern processing will add artistic outlines. Production of a double-glazed window imitating stained glass painting is also possible.
- Choosing the input model, choose, basically, its dark colors.
- When choosing interior doors are guided by the color scheme of the room, as well as the harmonious combination with the furnishings.
How to choose?
Choosing a metal-plastic door for your home, get acquainted with their subtleties and features. This will save the budget from unnecessary spending, and you from unnecessary trouble. And long-term use of properly selected doors will be the guarantor of a great mood.
Making a choice in favor of the door with glass, it is worth considering its functional load. If its purpose is to be a partition of interroom space, then it is worth deciding how much glass transparency you need. The size of the glass pane is also worth choosing, taking into account the characteristics of your room. The larger the glass, the more you open the boundaries of space. The most acceptable option - glazing to the middle of the door.
Using such doors for a private house, you should consider the compatibility of the entrance doors with the windows of the building, as well as the reliability and durability of your chosen model. Make sure the installation and assembly of the door is correct, and tightness when closing.
Doors made of metal are made of a special profile, more durable than for windows. Therefore, when choosing, it is worth asking if the manufacturers of your chosen company take this into account.
The blind door is more reliable for protection against cooling of the room and penetration into it. Decorative facade will add to the attractiveness of the model. External doors should be chosen according to the main indicators of their reliability - this is a special design, mounted on hinged hinges, tight closing.
If the chosen construction has a transom, then make sure that the removable elements - beadings are on the inside. This also applies to models with double-glazed windows. It should be as energy efficient as possible, that is, do not let air through. For greater efficiency, not ordinary air is pumped between the glasses, but a special gas, which allows to achieve the desired effect.
Accessories for such doors must be premium, as it depends on the reliability and durability of use. Pay attention to the threshold. Masters advise not to buy plastic because of its impracticality. It is not scratch resistant and it will affect the appearance.It is preferable to choose the threshold of the metal, this design is most appropriate for use.
Tightness with the door closed is achieved by a seal that is located between the door and the loot. Thermal insulation of your house will depend on its quality.
Options in the interior
Depending on the purpose, metal-plastic doors are used both inside buildings and outside.
Let's get acquainted with the possible variants of their manufacture and use:
- A sliding door, a window overlooking the courtyard, will allow you to enjoy the view of nature, being indoors in inclement weather.
- Beautiful entrance arched doors with spiral inserts of colored glass give the facade of the house a very refined and extraordinary look.
- Interior doors with frosted glass inserts and textured facades will harmoniously fit into the room, adding a delicate frame to it due to the incident light on the white surface.
To learn how to install the entrance metal door, see the next video.
