Choosing interior doors

Making the entrance to the room is one of the important points in the interior design. The door should be beautiful, practical and reliable. But to choose a model that meets all these characteristics, it is necessary to make a lot of effort.

An interroom door is an opening in the wall with a special partition that provides passage from one room to another. Thanks to her, people have the opportunity to limit their space in order to be alone with themselves.

Initially, the door served as a means of protection from uninvited guests or prying eyes. In its role could act a piece of a large stone or a thick layer of tree bark. But over time, its modifications occurred. Dwellings became stronger, and doors more accurate and functional. Soon they began to perform not only a protective role, but also a decorative one. With their help, the householder showed his wealth and social layer to which he belonged.

In the bedrooms of kings or rich nobles, interior doors were decorated with precious metals or stones. What to say about Ancient Egypt! The doors in the castles were a whole piece of art. Masters did not spare the gold and precious stones.

Over time, this tendency was changing towards practicality, since the overly decorated door was hard to open and close. Lighter materials began to appear, which greatly facilitated its operation and manufacture.

Nowadays, buyers are trying to choose both a beautiful and practical door sash at the same time, so that it pleases every day with its grace and makes it possible to stay at ease when necessary.

Making repairs or redevelopment of the room, very often you want to replace the old door leaf or change the remaining construction door. It would seem that nothing is easier. But not everything is so simple.

With the development of technology, every year new models appear that have fundamental differences and characteristics. Therefore, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with all types and varieties of interior canvases.

The most common and ordinary model is the classic door. This is a simple version of the interior sash, which only opens and closes. Often this kind of take people who prefer the classics in the interior or conservatively related to household items. It is practical and durable when used as directed. Its type of opening is called swing.

The next type is sliding doors, they are also called suspended or mounted. As a rule, they have the form of a partition, which moves sideways on rollers on rails. This is a very compact option, as it does not require additional space for opening, only free play at the right or left wall. These doors come with the top rail or the bottom, and it is very important to ensure that the runners are well fixed. Thanks to this mechanism, the door will not slam from the wind. It is quite silent in operation, which is very suitable for children's rooms.

The third type - folding or corrugated. Such interior partitions are reminiscent of the principle of the harmonica. This is a very functional and beautiful doors that take up little space in the open.Today they are made of completely different materials, such as plastic, wood, thick fabric and even a mirror. Their variety are cascade doors that resemble a screen.

The most rarely encountered type of door for interior space is pendulum. or as they are called in the common people, swinging. They can swing open both forward and in the opposite direction, i.e. be two-sided. Its big plus is that for its installation the door box is not required. Soundproof qualities, unfortunately, are not their dignity, therefore, most often they are installed in office rooms, cafes or restaurants.

Automatic door type appeared relatively recently. They are based on the principle of action that opens and closes on its own when a person approaches a certain distance. Thanks to a specially configured photocell, you can adjust how long the door will open after the person passes and how quickly it closes after he leaves. It can be said that this option is not typical for ordinary city apartments, but it is quickly gaining popularity in “smart” houses and high-tech apartments.

The next criterion for classifying interior doors is the type of the structure itself. Allocate:

Such doors are also called single doors. From the very name it is clear that the door leaf consists of a single canvas. This is the most typical, compact and ordinary option without the excesses for standard interior doors.

These are doors which consist not of one, but of two parts or shutters. In turn, this type is also divided into three categories:

• Equal - These are doors that have the same blade size with the same attachment and type of action.
• Unequal - in this embodiment, the doors have the same height, but different widths.
• One and a half - one shutter has the standard dimensions of an ordinary door, and the second part is exactly half of its width. The smaller part is opened only when necessary, for example, when you need to carry or bring furniture, and there is not enough standard opening.

If we proceed from the structure of the interior door itself, then they can be divided into the following types:

This model has a solid filling without various decorative inserts in the form of glass.It consists of 3 components, namely the main body, filler and linings. This is one of the most common models of doors, which has a very reasonable price.

If the door is too boring and ordinary, then it can add a transom. This is an additional sash above the doorway, which is decorated with inset glass and wooden lath modules.

A panel is a thin board or piece of plywood, which is inserted into a pre-selected door frame. The filet door consists of a wooden frame or laminated veneer lumber, which has special grooves for the insertion of individual boards. There is a combined option when stained glass or ordinary glasses are inserted into the grooves. Thanks to this technique, the door gets a beautiful pattern and a relief surface. If the picture is cut by a machine, and not laid out by a person, then this decor is called milled.

In turn, they emit deaf doors, where the doorway is completely solid and has no translucent elements, i.e. it completely isolates the inner space. Often it is made with patina to give an expensive and aged look.

Its opposite counterpart is the open door leaf. Here, as a rule, there are glass inserts, thanks to them you can see that someone is behind the door.

By design, the doors are still radial or radial. Their name accurately describes their peculiarity, namely, they have a slight bend, due to which the door has a certain semicircular shape, which adds elegance and sophistication to the interior. It can be swivel or sliding on wheels.

Under the terms of the content of the door can be divided into 2 categories:

1. If the humidity in the room exceeds 50-60%, it is necessary to use external or external doors. As a rule, these are entrance doors, access doors, etc.
2. In the case when the humidity is significantly less, then inside doors will fit. They are usually installed in rooms or offices.

Most modern interior canvases have a large variety of additional devices. One of them is a door with a porch.Such models on the edge have a special strap, which brings the door to full closure. Because of this design, they are also called the door and a quarter, as usually this rail has a width of 1/4 of the total thickness of the door.

Design thought is constantly in the work, as a result, masterpieces in the form of transformer doors are born. These are unusual models that have unusual ways of opening and closing. For example, the sash can turn into 2 rolling triangles or a rhombus, and when it is closed, it will be restored to the usual door leaf again.

See the following video for an example of a transformer door.

Choosing an interior door, it is necessary, first of all, to pay attention to the material from which it is made. The price, quality, and also service life in many respects depends on it. Today, there is a wide variety of raw materials for their manufacture, so the creative door sash can be chosen for every taste and budget.

The most common and widely used material. This is a wonderful and environmentally friendly product. Most often, such trees as pine, larch, alder, oak, ash, linden, and cherry are taken for production.The texture of the door from the array has always been distinguished by unusual beauty and aesthetic appearance. This material has excellent sound insulation qualities, has a small weight, holds back cold air flows, and also adds warmth and comfort to the room.

We should not forget that such a door must be periodically re-treated with varnish so that the processes of decay and dampness do not touch it. Even in the store you need to view all the corners and details, so that they were initially saturated with stain or a special solution.

A single piece of wood door will last a long time. the main thing is to take care of it and not allow chipping or cracking. It is worth noting the fact that the pricing policy of this material has a large scope, so you can choose a completely acceptable and high-quality option.

Very often, in the market you can find such doors. They look no worse than their counterpart from solid wood, but they are half cheaper.

Cheaper option. Door shutters of this material have low thermal conductivity, which means that the room will be warm and comfortable. They are not inferior in the containment of extraneous noise.In the store you can find such doors without final processing. Therefore, there is a great opportunity to paint or paint the door yourself. Sometimes they are made with PVC-coated to add strength and beautiful texture.

Due to the fact that the raw material itself does not have a completely decent and aesthetic appearance, it has to be carefully processed and sometimes put on a rather significant masking layer.

The strength of hardboard and chipboard is much less than that of real wood, so you should be careful with them and not allow strong blows to the door (there may be dents or cracks). In this regard, such door leaves - not quite an acceptable option for a child's room.

Perhaps almost the most versatile are these doors. Most often they are installed in cafes, hotels, offices, balconies, etc., but they will also look great as an interior sash. By its quality, PVC is a fairly durable and lightweight material. Some models are fire resistant, i.e.during a fire they do not burn, but foam up, thereby not spreading fire further around the room. They are very easy to clean, do not dampen, do not rot, and with good thickness they keep cold well.

Such interior doors are among the most unusual. Due to their properties, they transmit light, which allows to save a little on electricity, as well as visually expand the passage. Glass is usually inserted into the frame for greater durability and safety.

Manufacturers offer a choice of different types of glass. It can be stained glass, frosted, colored or usual with a decorative film pasted on top. There may be doors with combined inserts of glass and wood, glass and plastic, etc.

If you select a high-quality frame, then such a door is no worse than a wooden one that will hold back the cold and cope with the increased noise from another room. There are no particular flaws in these doors, the only moment is to pick a handle so that it looks harmoniously with it.

Thanks to the mixing of glass and plastic fibers, fiberglass appeared. This is a unique material, very durable and at the same time lightweight. Fiberglass doors appeared on the market recently, but have already managed to recommend themselves as high-quality and durable.

Of course, metal interior doors can be found on the market. As a rule, they are aluminum or steel. Often the door is a metal monolith, which has a different lining of plastic or wood.

If we compare them with the above models of wood, then we can confidently say that metal doors have poor sound and thermal insulation. Therefore, they must be “mixed” with upholstery made of polypropylene, fabric or wood. An interesting texture and color can be given due to the acrylic coating.

If you want to buy an elite and simply incredibly beautiful door, then it is better to take an interior sash made of stone. It can be natural stone, artificial or granite. As a rule, these valves do not consist entirely of this material, it can be a combination with wood, metal and even glass.

If it is not possible to purchase a pompous door, then there is an economy class option, namely, paper interior partitions. For the person who first encountered such a definition it may seem that it is really made of paper, but this is not quite so.

For their manufacture take masonite, which, in turn, is obtained by pressing wood fiber and adhesives. Then they make a blank for the door and at the end cover it with a plastic film or laminate it, which gives strength and reliability to the future door.

Deciding to update the door in the apartment, you need to take into account a large number of nuances, so when choosing, it is better to use the advice of professionals.Consultants, as a rule, are in any store of doors and accessories. They will be able to suggest the best options for interior partitions that are suitable for a particular room. Each door has a certain set of pros and cons, but if they are properly taken into account, then all the disadvantages can be turned into advantages.

If you need a quality door to the bedroom, then you need to come from environmental friendliness, thermal conductivity, sound insulation and design. The first point is very important, since healthy sleep and rest are among their main factors when choosing. It is best to choose doors made of solid wood, or at least from natural boards. It can be a pine, cherry, alder. The room will be filled with pleasant forest aromas that will only contribute to a cozy rest.

The bedroom should be warm and cozy, so the appearance of drafts and simply cold air flows can damage both health and comfortable sleep.In this regard, it is better to give preference to wood products or chipboard, thick plastic or product with a metal inner plate, upholstered with wood. The main thing is that the sash is not narrow. You should also qualitatively seal all the seams in the door box and think about the threshold (it takes 20% of the work in preserving heat and maintaining a comfortable thermo-mode in the room).

As for the suppression of noise, then the parameters are similar to thermal conductivity. As mentioned earlier, a bedroom is a place where nothing should distract from relaxation. The door, in turn, is a big subject and takes on a certain percentage of attention. Therefore, it must be in harmony with the interior. Best of all, if it will have pastel shades or neutral.

In the children's room the door should also have the same parameters as for the bedroom. But do not forget about security.Best of all, if it is equipped with a door closer, so that the child is not accidentally pinched. Do not forget about the pens. They must be of high quality and reliable, without an internal lock (very often children lock themselves and cannot open them later).

For the living room, doors have simpler selection criteria. They can be both functional and stylish. When choosing it is necessary to build on the interior and the size of the doorway. In this room, you can install models of glass, plastic, wood or a combination of them. The door can be an additional decoration of the space or a hated screen that hides in the wall or shrinks to a modest size.

Very often in the living room install double doors, suspended or corrugated. They save space and do not burden the room in the open.

For a place like a kitchen, the choice of the door should be taken very carefully. There is high humidity and temperature, as it prepares food.Therefore, it is better if the door is made of plastic or glass. These materials do not absorb odors, are easy to wash and are not afraid of changes in temperature and humidity.

If we consider its opening mechanism, then it can be ordinary hinged doors, folding or hinged.

The bathroom is also a special place, so the interior door should also be specific. The most important factor in this room is humidity, so you should exclude doors from veneer from the sample row. From excess moisture, they begin to swell and exfoliate, even if they are covered with a special solution. Over time, the door will begin to lose its original appearance.

The best material for such a room is glass. It is not subject to rotting, corrosion or dampness. It is only necessary to wipe it occasionally with a towel so that there are no stains and stains from water droplets. It is also important that it be covered with a matte film or have a drawing, so that a person does not hesitate and worry that someone will see it.A good option would be plastic doors. They also have a number of distinctive qualities that will help extend their life.

A modern manufacturer of doors can provide a choice of a wide variety of doors in different styles and colors. Therefore, today it has become much easier to choose the right interior door, so that it pleases every day.

It is worth noting that each interior of the room is created in a certain style, which is determined by its characteristic features, and therefore the doors are divided into different species groups according to their design.

There are the following areas:

For such doors aristocratic restraint and correctness of lines, accurate proportions are typical. If there are glass inserts, then only a rectangular or square shape. Characteristic framed design. As for the color, it is dominated by beige shades, white or ivory. Sometimes you can find specially aged elements, which gives the product a special charm.

This design is characterized, first of all, from the selected ethnic group. Every nation has its own heritage and its own characteristics, as well as certain color preferences. If this is the eastern direction, then there are arched doors or in the form of partitions. Strict geometric shapes are rare.

Door models in this direction are very beautiful and unusual. Here is a combination of oblique, curved and straight lines. There are always decorative elements in the form of frosted glass, stained glass, artistic forging, etc. The colors can be varied, they can start from light beige, and end with dark ocher hues. They can also have an unusual texture and relief, or they can be pasted over with a special film, thanks to which it will shine and shine us the sun.

Such interior doors are luxury and are representative of the most elegant doors.This is a truly unique design style. Such canvases differ in their size - as a rule, they are double doors. They convey the full scope and breadth of the designer who designed them. They have a large number of decorative elements, maybe hand carving, even the slats hiding the seams have a special pattern.

It is safe to say that this is the most advanced style. This is where the beauty and the maximum implementation of the functionality of the door. They are incredibly stylish and beautiful. For their manufacture using eco-veneer, PVC, MDF, metal. In most cases, the surface is glossy, smooth, without protruding decorative elements. They can be supplemented with lighting, an unusual opening mechanism, and have enamel handles.

These products are very difficult. Soft rounded shapes with straight lines should be observed here. The presence of carving, ornament or pattern, where symmetry is very important, is obligatory. The palette is also important.Colors should be soft and calm: blue, ocher, mint, silver, milk. Silver plated or gold plated parts may occur.

This direction is typical for country houses or cottages. Such doors are very simple and not intricate, sometimes they even seem to be rude, rustic. They bring comfort and security to the room. Usually they do not have a decorative thread or designer zest. These doors should perform the maximum functionality, the main thing is the convenience of use. For this reason, solid wood, lining or MDF panels are taken for their manufacture. The color range is very modest, here you can find colors such as cappuccino, mocha, beige and woody shades.

Characteristic features of this style is its unobtrusiveness and simplicity. These doors are dominated by bright and warm shades that visually widen the opening. Due to their brevity, they can go to almost any interior. Doors will look equally good in the bedroom, kitchen or living room.

As for the decorative moments, there is also a rejection of pretentious carved elements, curved or wavy slats are unacceptable.

Since the time of the Stalinist buildings, a mandatory standard was introduced on the door frame, where its width and height were clearly prescribed. Since then, GOST has constantly changed, the standard sizes have changed. Today it is possible to install a door of absolutely any configuration, if the dimensions of the room and its walls allow, but now almost all door products have an average height and width.

Door dimensions include such parameters as height, width, thickness, as well as its weight (further work on installing the door sometimes implies bricks or inserting wooden slats, which can increase the weight and load on the wall). It is therefore very important that the door frame coincides with the door being installed.

One of the important parameters is the width, since it depends on her comfortable passage of a person through the doorway. Usually single interior doors have a width of 0.9-0.8 m, it is a fairly wide passage. For a bathroom or toilet, as a rule, narrower doors are made - 0.5-0.6 m. As for the entrance door, its width should be not less than 0.9-1 meters, since all the furniture is brought through this opening and necessary things for the house.

The important parameter is the thickness of the door leaf, because the silence and tranquility of the person living in the apartment depends on it. It is usually selected individually, it all depends on the needs of the customer.

There are also certain standards for door frames where 2 doors are installed. The height corresponds to single-door openings - 2 meters, and its width is 1.2-1.5 m. Very often, one half is in a stationary stationary state, it can be opened if the lower latch is moved away (it can be at different heights on all doors) . And there are models where both doors function equally.

Do not forget the fact that buying a door abroad, it will have other size standards, so before you buy it is necessary to accurately measure the doorway, so as not to have to expand or reduce it.

Going to the store for a new door to the room, it always seems that her choice is very simple, but when faced with a huge choice of models and species diversity, it becomes much more difficult to decide. There are a number of tips that can help you find the right and reliable door. Thanks to them, choosing a door for any room in the house, be it a bedroom or a closet, will be much easier and faster.

Doors should be selected under the general interior of the room. It can fit the wallpaper, the color of the floor, have similar lines (if the room is made in high-tech style, then there should be clear lines and right angles, the door can also coincide with common features).

The second step is to choose the type of door opening mechanism. Of course, there is nothing better than the classic swing door, but if the room is small and you want to keep the maximum of free space, then it is better to put a sliding interior partition or folding. Thus, it is possible to save 1-1.5 square meters. m free space.

As experts say, you shouldn’t save on quality, so it’s better to pay a little extra and get a better option than to buy a cheap door, and after 3 years to go again for a new one, as it started to swell or twisted.

In this regard, from the door of the laminated paper with lamination should initially be abandoned, because after a few months it will begin to stick and lose its original appearance. Of course, there is nothing better than real wood, but there are doors made of MDF or lining, which are no worse than elite doors.

Selecting a door, it is worthwhile to think over its color range in advance, that is, it will be closer to dark or light tones. If the room is a light floor, then the acquisition of a dark door will be a very controversial issue. A strong contrast can resonate strongly, so it is better to choose a single or neutral color. It may be milky, coffee or chestnut. It is worth considering the fact that the dark door will visually narrow the passage, and the light door, on the contrary, will expand.

Particular attention should be paid to the details of the finishing of the canvas. It is very important that the interior decorative panels have a rounded shape, since dust and dirt accumulate very quickly in sharp corners.

Based on the purpose of the door is to choose the material of their manufacture. For example, in the bathroom or toilet should avoid interroom partitions of glass or its high content for known reasons.

The decor and size are also important. Most designers and craftsmen are advised to give preference to simplicity and brevity. The door handle and lock (if any) must be in the same theme. It is not necessary to take the model with gold, as over time it will get worn out and will have bald spots.

One of the important parts of the door are hinges. They are external and internal. Depending on the style of the door, their type is chosen. For the classic or antique doors, the exterior hinges are characteristic; they look harmonious and can be combined with the pattern and color of the handle.

For modern models in high-tech or modern style, only the inner hinges will fit, as these doors should not have anything extra and distracting attention. Hidden hinges have a significant disadvantage - they are not always able to allow the door to open 180 degrees, which can make it difficult to use the canvas.

The choice of the door must be taken very seriously, so that it served at least 20 years.

Any door design has a certain minimum of components that are necessary for high-quality and reliable installation of the door.

Also the equipment may vary depending on the width of the wall. If its thickness is approximately equal to the door frame, then trim are placed on both sides. They are bypassed in order to close the gap between the doorway and the box. But in any case, it will be at least 1 cm. This is necessary so that the mounting foam fits well and it is easy to adjust the position of the door leaf.

If the width of the wall is larger, then additional finishing material is required, which will be needed during the collection. This requires strips of MDF or other raw materials that are suitable for this system. They are needed in order to fill a large gap between the wall and the door frame. Also needed molding, with which you can disguise the seams with foam. The rest of the furniture can be customized (other door handle, door closer, threshold).

It should be noted that, depending on the mechanism of the door, components will vary. If a sliding leaf was acquired, then it needs a guide rail, on which it will move. If the door functions according to the “accordion” system, then assembly panels, a profile with slats, and a rail are included in the kit.

An ordinary interior door can be replaced by several alternatives, since sometimes standard interior doors are inherently boring or ordinary.

In small apartments, for example, in Khrushchev, it is sometimes unnecessary to have doors in each interior doorway, because firstly, they block the light if the room is closed, and secondly, they require additional space for free running, and for small rooms it’s impermissible luxury. In this regard, designers and interior masters give a few recommendations that will help to properly use the space.

Today it is possible to choose absolutely any fabric that will be combined with a wallpaper pattern or wall color. The main thing is to think of a convenient hanging system so that it is easy to push or curtain them. It can be a curtain rod, wall studs or hooks.

Every homeowner is able to create such a “door”; for this, no special skills are required. The result depends only on the breadth of the flight of fantasy and, of course, money, but even here there is no need for large investments. Many housewives use fabric for curtains, tapestry or tulle as materials.

Do not forget about the fact that each room has its own purpose, so the curtain should be appropriate. For example, if it is a bedroom, then the entrance opening must be curtained with a more dense fabric, since outsiders will not allow to fully relax and have a good rest. In the room for rest should reign an atmosphere of calm, intimacy and comfort.

As for the kitchen, then it is worth considering the fact that there is cooking, as a result of which odors appear, which sometimes are not always pleasant. Therefore, it is better to use a dense material that is easily washed, and also holds back kitchen flavors.

An excellent alternative can be interior doors in the form of filament curtains. They can be made independently or purchased in a textile store. Very beautiful, they are obtained from beads, beads or multi-colored threads.

If it was originally decided not to install an interior door, then you can decorate the opening in the form of an arched vault. Thanks to this bold decision, an apartment can get a studio view, where there is a lot of space and a spacious, wide passage.

Today it is possible to create absolutely any shape for the arch. It can be an elongated oval, an even circle, a hemisphere connected to a rectangle. Before working on changing the appearance of the wall, it is necessary to consult with a specialist, he will be able to suggest the right option so that there is no extra cost,and also deformation did not happen (very often in new buildings that are not 3 years old the walls subside, in connection with this bevels and cracks are obtained).

An interesting solution would be to install blinds instead of a door. For this, a model with vertically arranged lamellas is suitable. Due to the fact that the shops now have a large range of textures, colors and materials of this product, you can pick up blinds for any pocket. Their great advantage is greater reliability, practicality, ease of use, and ease of cleaning. Of course, such a design will miss the noise, but can hide from prying eyes at the right moment.

Thanks to the rapid development of the furniture industry, any store selling blinds will be able to help in choosing the right model, as well as make custom-made fabric slats from any fabric or natural materials (pressed hay, wood), which is very fashionable and eco-friendly today.

At the time of the Soviet Union, according to the established rules, in all houses and apartments there had to be a threshold at the door, and it doesn’t matter whether it is an insulated or an interroom one. The years went by, the standards changed. Therefore, the owner of an apartment or house can decide whether to set a threshold for it or not. It can be both an assistant and a hindrance, therefore it is necessary to carefully consider all its positive and negative sides.

Porozhek can perform a large number of useful functions. It helps the door to keep noises and other sounds, but it is worth considering the fact that in this case, as a door,and the threshold should be made of quality material with the required thickness, as well as have rubberized seals for full sound insulation.

Also, the threshold serves as a barrier to the penetration of odors, it is especially necessary for the kitchen, where they constantly cook, resulting in pleasant aromas or the smell of a failed dinner. But to help in this matter will also be able to extract, which is usually installed above the hob.

Thanks to the door threshold, the appearance of both the passage itself and the door frame as a whole is improved. Very often, at the joints of interroom space, there is a discrepancy or imposition of a floor covering, which can be hidden using the same threshold, while maintaining the integrity of the overall appearance and interior.

The cans can help prevent the spread of leaked water or a container accidentally tilted outside the room. First of all, it concerns the bathroom, as there is direct access to water and pipes, which sometimes break or burst. Therefore, thanks to the threshold, small puddles will be able to remain within a given territory without damaging the entire apartment or house.

But as with every object, there are several minor flaws at the threshold.

If a person with limited abilities lives in a house and can only move in a wheelchair, then it will be difficult for him to cross the threshold each time, especially if his height is several centimeters. Also do not forget about older people. They are difficult to move around the room, but what can we say about the small interior obstacles. Very often, older people beat their toes about them, resulting in injury. And the last minus is the difficulty in placing the flooring. It is necessary to disassemble the already existing threshold, so that all materials are butt-in with each other.

If, after all, it was decided to install it, then it is necessary to choose the material from which it is made. There are stone, wooden, metal and plastic thresholds.

For the manufacture of the threshold of wood is mainly used such species as pine, linden, oak. As a rule, it is installed for wooden doors or for plastic with a pattern for wood. They are inexpensive and are most often installed in rooms, and not at the entrance doors.

For the manufacture of metal threshold often take aluminum. Due to its plasticity, it is possible to make any form of it, as well as a multi-level structure or angular.

Perhaps the most expensive and indestructible stone is the threshold. It is very durable and can be installed for almost every door. Its only drawback is that it must be installed in advance, that is, before installing the door, otherwise it will be almost impossible to do this later.

More recently, a drop-down, or “smart” threshold has appeared on the market. This unique design is a strip of sealant across the width of the door that falls out,when the door closes. During closing, the pushbutton actuates from below, which presses on the trigger lever. When the entrance flap opens, the lever is in a stationary position and the anti-threshold rises, thereby giving the door a free movement.

It is very important that the floor is evenif not, the device will cling to irregularities and will not last for a long time. It is best to initially align the floor before installing the door or the doorframe as a whole, so the convenience of not only using the door, but also installing it will increase.

Today, many countries are engaged in the production of interior doors. There are places where unique types of trees grow, and therefore the price of rare material canvases will be expensive. In some countries, on the contrary, they learned to use cheaper materials, respectively, the demand for them is higher and the price is lower.

Today, there are several main manufacturers of high-quality interior cans imported into Russia.

Israel delivers both interior and entrance doors to the Russian market. It’s not that these are cheap models, but the quality is not bad. The only time this country produces a small range of paintings.

Are very popular Italian doors. Their products are designed for premium as well as business and above average. This is due to the fact that leading designers are engaged in the development of sketches, which means that each model is a kind of work of art and home decoration. One of The most famous houses are Bosca Arredi, Astor Mobili, Longhi other. Most of their products have elements made by hand sometimes by the master himself, and this has been appreciated since ancient times.

Italian designers advise starting to pick up the door even from the moment of the start of repair in the room, as their products are able to set the thematic mood of the whole interior. Individual orders are able to surprise any buyer. Skilled craftsmen know how to combine different types of wood, make unique drawings, and on one side it can be one subject, and on the other hand - completely different.Only thanks to the love of his work and ardent temperament, a high-quality door leaf appears that will delight with its beauty, durability and long service life.

Most often, these doors have a panel structure, and the box is made from high-quality glued wood. Designers like to add glass inserts or metal elements. They are not afraid of temperature fluctuations, as well as high humidity.

Since the beginning of the 90s of the last century, the Russian market began to actively appear spanish doors. This results from the fact that in Spain make beautiful classical door cloths. Basically, they take mahogany veneer as raw materials.

The main difference between these doors lies in their luxurious and sophisticated form (and this was what the people of the 90s really lacked). Today, these doors are available to almost everyone, as the masters began to take into circulation cheaper raw materials (MDF, chipboard), but this does not affect the beauty and quality of the goods. For Spanish designers characterized by moderate pretentiousness and love of luxury, which is characteristic of the Baroque style.

Russian manufacturer is also at a high level.Thanks to the vast territory, it is possible to manufacture doors of various sorts of wood, which makes it easier for the buyer to find the option he was looking for.

Pricing is very different, so the door to afford everyone to buy. Manufacturers from the Volga region, as well as St. Petersburg and Altai factories differ in their craftsmanship. For example, Karelian doors are famous for taking high-quality local pine for production. And this tree has unique properties. It heals the soul and body.

Of course, you can often hear that imported doors are better, but it all depends on the machines and equipment on which they are made. Therefore, even if we take high-quality wood and process it on old machines, the result will, of course, be deplorable.

Today, a large number of well-known companies buy equipment abroad, which greatly improves the quality of products. In Tver (“Sofya”), in Penza (“Dors”), in Kaliningrad (“Optim”) and other cities, doors of such high quality are made that Italian or Finnish door factories could compete with them.

Scandinavian doors also proved to be on the market from the good side. Basically, they are designed for people of the middle class and lower incomes. Their products combine conciseness, simplicity of form and functionality. Most often, their interior doors are made from a single piece of wood or from a frame-panel construction. The raw material is birch, pine or larch. The finished canvas is treated with varnish or special impregnation.

For cheaper products, the usual framework is taken, which is subsequently pasted over with whole sheets of MDF, polished and painted. The result is a beautiful and high-quality door.

Differs in its style and Germany. German products have a share of extravagance, restraint and brevity. In turn, its manufacturers own a special technique for processing and manufacturing doors, which makes their door leafs unique.

The eco-line is taken as the raw material for the main part of the door casement, and a wooden bar is used for the frame. Thanks to such a solid design, the product will last long enough.

Japan it is also distinguished by its individuality and unusual design, forms and textures. As you know, in this country mainly produce sliding interior paintings. Bamboo, glass, paper, plastic are used as raw materials for their production.

Perhaps one of the most massive and cheap doors around the world are products from China. Most people are doubtful about their quality, but it is worth noting that this country produces a very high-quality product for its domestic market. For the production of various materials are taken, ranging from luxury wood and ending with ordinary plastic. In this regard, the pricing policy differs.

If there are concerns that the store consultant is trying to impose a low-quality interior door on you, saying that it is good, then it is better not to purchase this product. It is best to turn to the opinion of the people, who like no one can describe all the pros and cons of the user.

The first thing you need to know about is the opinion about the operation of various mechanisms, for example, if you wanted an accordion door or a sliding door. Reviews of corrugated doors vary greatly. Consumers indicate that this is a very budget option that everyone can afford. Plastic acts as a material, plates are made of it that need to be connected to each other. Many people advise not to take the doors of these materials, it is better if it will be wooden panels. Many say that this sash helps to contain odors, if it is installed in the kitchen, but it allows noise and is not suitable for a bedroom or a bathroom.

Also, many argue that such plastic doors become flimsy for two years, and all hinges quickly loosen, and the closing and opening of the door is accompanied by a specific noise that can wake people who are sleeping at night. Its only big plus is the considerable economy of space.

As for sliding rail doors, buyers note that it is better if the rail is on top, not bottom, because every time you can touch it with your foot or furniture, as a result, it deforms and the door in the niche can get stuck. Many note its positive qualities in containing noise.

As for the raw materials from which the doors are made, then opinions also differ. For example, some consumers purchased a door from MDF, which is glued with PVC film, from the company Yukka. It was noted that the door has an average weight and a good thickness, and due to the presence of silicone seals, it is a good deterrent to noise and does not let through drafts. In general, customers are very satisfied and have been using this model for several years.

About the company "Bravo" also leave not entirely positive comments. Material - pure plastic, so the door is very affordable price. It is noted that after 1.5 years, the color faded, and the edge of the door began to delaminate. Its good advantage is the resistance to water - the material does not absorb water, but it is very well visible greasy spots or mud.

For the interior opening, many advise the door with frosted glass. This sash is inexpensive, fits perfectly into any interior, and also will please with its simplicity in care. The main thing is that the frame in which the glass is planted was made of durable anti-vandal materials, and not of veneer, since scratches or chips are formed on it very quickly.

To make a high-quality door leaf, you need a good machine tool and tools. Therefore, if the wooden door has rough edges and a poorly mounted keyhole, then it is immediately clear that the machines in this production are outdated and need to be replaced. A well-executed door requires a lot of experience and skillful hands from the master.

Each such interroom cloth will be unique in own way. This results from the fact that each trunk of a tree has the unique drawing which is difficult for repeating or imitating. It is worth mentioning the environmental friendliness of this raw material. In contrast to PVC, such a door will not emit formaldehyde or other toxic odors from heating in the sun.

Today, the interior door is something more than just a sash delimiting space. It is considered as an ornament, a decorative element of the room. Therefore, it is very important that it be properly selected and combined with the overall interior.

To purchase a truly beautiful door, it is best to contact a specialist or designer who will prompt a functional solution and new items of the season. On the example of samples, it will show various options from which to choose.

As seen in this photo, this sliding door is installed at the junction of the bedroom and living room. Despite the fact that it is made of glass, the intimacy of the rest room is not disturbed. The glass is frosted and has a rather large thickness. But sun rays can still pass through it, which helps to lighten and expand the space.

Here also the interroom partition is successfully and interestingly picked up. For this living room is a truly interesting option. Clear lines and symmetrical glass inserts do not distract attention to themselves, but are an integral complement to the room. I would also like to note that momentthat it is double doors with an expanded side wall.

This model, like no other, fills a bedroom with comfort, an aura of protection and tranquility. The door is made of natural wood, without elaborate and additional decorative elements. The style is very similar to country. It is ideal for this room.

If the apartment or house already has interior doors, but they are already pretty bored, that is, an interesting design solution, how to update them and breathe new life into them. The most common way is to glue the door with wallpaper. They can be with 3D printing, which will help to expand the space.

The second great way is to glue the remaining wallpaper. So the door will merge with the common space and will look harmonious. It is better not to paste over the entire door, but only in small fragments.

Here is the option that is best avoided.If the wallpaper on the wallpaper has straight geometric lines, then sticking them on the door should observe symmetry.

The third option is the use of textiles. For example, in the kitchen or in the bedroom, if there is a large inserted glass, it should be draped with curtains or a screen. This option is perfect for children's rooms.

As you can see the photo, the fabric fits perfectly with the door, does not make it heavier and looks harmonious with the wallpaper.

Perhaps the easiest option is the usual painting. The main thing is to choose the right paint for the material from which the door is made. In order for the process to go smoothly and correctly, it is necessary to secure the door handles, lock and hinges with paper tape so that they do not get dirty.

It is better to choose a water-based paint so that there is no smell, which wears away for a very long time, and if the door is on the sunny side, then it can emit paint smell from the heat. You can change the color of the entire door or using a stencil to put an unusual pattern or ornament. This will add originality to the room and make it more refined.

The most unusual and difficult to perform is the addition of dried flowers to the decor. Usually this is done on the door leaves, where there is double glass, then the first is removed, and the second with dried glue to attach dried flowers, herbs or leaves. When the glue dries, the glass is put back. In the sun it is very interesting to consider the structure of plants and just admire them.

If the door has ordinary glass, then it can also be painted with special stained glass paints. If in this case there are no special skills, then stickers simulating stained glass can help.