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The front door is often the focal point of a home exterior – a door is the first thing guests see when they arrive, it's the last thing they contemplate after leaving, it's visited daily by the mail delivery, and it gives potential buyers something to remember the house by. An ordinary home can become "the house with the red door" with nothing more than a simple coat of paint, while a magnificent piece of architecture can rely on a unique door style to tie its exterior design together. Why settle with normal? This post looks at 50 spectacular front doors that boast expressively tailored personality and style.
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- Architect: Stuart Silk Architects
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- Architect: Sanders Pace Architecture
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- Via: Sean Myers
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- Architect: SBCH Architects
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- Architect: ONG & ONG
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- Architect: McClennan Architects
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- Architect: Atelier M+A
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- Source: Daniel James Hatton
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- Via: Martha Stewart
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- Designer: Joseph Douglas
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- Source: Bramco Builders
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- Designer: Jute Home
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- Architect: Sculp[IT]
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- Source: Borano
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- Designer: Keratuer
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- Designer: Axolotl
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- Designer: Minarc
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- Designer: Axolotl
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- Designer: Axolotl
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- Via: Casa Vogue
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- Designer: Axolotl
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- Designer: Axolotl
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- Designer: Denai Kulcsar Interiors
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- Designer: Axolotl
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- Designer: Michael Fullen Design Group
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- Architect: Mahoney Architect & Interiors
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- Architect: Silvas Studios Architecture
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- Architect: MCK Architects
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- Architect: Dick Clark Associates
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- Designer: Mark Tessier
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- Architect: Workroom
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- Architect: Chamberlain Javens Architects
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- Designer: Jennifer Post
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- Via: Minha Casa
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- Designer: Denise McGaha Interiors
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- Architect: Furman + Keil Architects
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- Architect: Olson Kundig Architects
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- Designer: Karim Rashid
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- Designer: Karim Rashid
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- Source: Inside Out
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- Via: Skona hem
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- Architect: Moises Esquenazi and Associates
- Photographer: Studio DIY
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- Via: The Transcontinental Affair
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- Architect: Matharoo Associates
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- Via: Permahaus
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- Photographer: Toni Kaarttinen
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- Architect: Peter Zumthor and Gottfried Böhm
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- Via: Livemaster
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- Source: Decoesfera
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Flush Door Designs That Work for Every Home Space
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Flush door options are not as widespread as the universal paneled door. Yet, even though they are not as common, they can be a good alternative for some home design styles. They are also a cost effective solution compared to the more expensive paneled doors.
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Plus, these doors have some advantages over paneled door designs that are worth considering. The benefits of flush doors makes them a good choice for bathrooms and utility rooms in particular.
What is a Flush Door?A flush door is one with a plain, flat surface. They are unlike paneled doors which have panels within an outer frame. Despite their simple style, flush doors can have a beautiful design. Some have decorative embellishments and intricate wood veneer that gives the doors more depth. These doors look amazing in modern and contemporary design.
Flush doors are used in both commercial and residential design. For the construction of flush doors, fabricators sandwich two pieces of flat material over an internal frame. These outer pieces are constructed of plywood, MDF, or wood veneer.
Internal Components of Flush DoorsManufacturers create flush doors in three types: solid core, hollow core, or cellular core.
- Solid Core Flush Door – As the name suggests, solid core doors use hard timber for the frame construction and edges. They use a combination of particle board, MDF, wood veneer, block board, and laminated core are also present. These doors are heavy and stable. Homeowners use them if they need extra sound or weather insulation. Most solid-core flush doors are exterior doors.
- Hollow Core Flush Door – Hollow core doors have a hollow core that is filled with a honeycomb layer to provide structure for the door. This door has stiles and rails along the top and side of the door. Between the stiles and rails there are wood battens that fill the spaces in between. Homeowners use these lightweight doors as interior doors.
- Cellular Core Flush Door – Cellular doors have a frame with plywood and wooden battens. The space inside the frame is a series of strips of wood and plywood placed at equal distances. The empty space of a cellular core flush door does not exceed 40% of the middle space. These are sandwiched between plywood faces.
Most flush doors are used in minimalist design styles. Therefore, bulky hinges and other hardware are not ideal. Most flush door hinges are concealed hinges that do not show when they are closed. Hardware like pulls and knobs have sleek and minimal design. Some flush door pulls are created from cutouts in the face of the door to minimize their impact further.
In other modern and contemporary designs, architects create concealed doors within door paneling. They use flush doors of the same material as the wall. Adjustable hidden hinges are useful in this context. This way, the homeowner can adjust the door on the hinges to create the closest fit.
Flush Door Pros and ConsFlush doors are becoming more common in-home use. They have some distinct advantages and disadvantages compared with the more common panel doors.
Pros
- Cost – The construction of flush doors is inexpensive as are the materials. Therefore, the cost of flush doors is less expensive than similar paneled doors.
- Insulation – Solid core flush doors provide great sound and weather insulation.
- Installation – Flush doors have a simple design which makes them easy to install.
- Design – The simple design of flush doors allows wood veneer to stand out. These make great doors for modern and contemporary homes.
- Maintenance – Flush doors have flat faces, so they are easier to clean than the nook and crannies on paneled doors.
Cons
- Alterations – The simple construction of a flush door means that it is difficult to alter once complete.
- Repair – The veneer face of flush doors is difficult to repair if it begins to peel.
- Distinct Style – The style of a flush door does not work well for traditional or classic home styles.
Flush doors make gorgeous interior, exterior, cabinet, and closet doors. We have gathered some designs to inspire you with their possibilities.
Wooden Flush Doorsemple brown design
Here is a gorgeous wooden flush door in this industrial-style loft. The designer, simple brown design, used a flush wooden panel door that blends with the dark wood paneling behind the bed. The design allows the door to disappear into the background to keep the focus on the warm wood texture.
Flush Closet Doorstudiohw | Heather Weiss
Flush closet doors look stunning in the modern mudroom. These white flush doors function like a solid wall to keep the design simple. The flush door handles are integrated in the door for a streamlined style.
Flush Panel DoorDon Tankersley & Co.
This midcentury bedroom design features a flush panel door design. The wood panel features long vertical slats, so that the wood flush door disappears into the wall. Again, this is an ideal way to minimize the look of the door and maximize the simplicity of the overall room design.
Flush Cabinet DoorsArchitecture in Formation
Flush cabinet doors look stunning in a modern or contemporary kitchen. This kitchen, designed by Architecture in Formation, features medium-toned flush wood facings with invisible flush door cabinet hinges and few cabinet pulls.
Flush Entry DoorBK Interior Design
Flush entry doors are a common feature of modern and contemporary exterior home design. This door blends with the medium toned horizontal slats. The flush door pull has a simple design that blends form with function.
Flush Sliding DoorLaidlaw Schultz architects
Flush doors work well using different closures including slides and hinges. Flush sliding doors work well in small rooms where floor space is a premium. Pocket flush doors recess into the wall so that they do not take up excess space when they are open. Laidlaw Schultz Architects use this pocket flush door to further simplify the design of this bedroom.
Flush Panel Garage DoorTurn Design
A flush garage door has a more streamlined look than a paneled garage door. These fit much better on midcentury homes. Turn Design created this midcentury style garage. They used a flat panel similar to the vertical paneled siding.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)FAQ
What is the best material for a flush door exterior?
Due to their need to be solid and substantial, exterior flush doors are solid core doors. There are steel, fiberglass, wood, and aluminum flush exterior doors. Many flush doors are not designed for exterior use because of the thin materials used in their construction.
Which is better, a flush door vs panel door?
Both doors have benefits and drawbacks. Paneled doors are more popular and feature many varieties and material types. Paneled doors are also more decorative and work with a wider variety of home styles. Flush doors are more cost-effective than paneled doors. Also, they work well if you want to create a home with a minimalist modern or contemporary aesthetic.
How much do interior flush doors cost compared to interior panel doors?
A standard interior flush door costs anywhere from $30-$200. A panel door costs between $35-$500. These doors both have a wide range depending on the materials used in their construction.
What are the main differences between a flush interior door and a flush exterior door?
The main difference between these doors are the materials that manufacturers use in their construction. Exterior flush doors use quality wood veneers or fiberglass or metal on their face. They also feature solid core interiors. Interior flush doors use materials like plywood and MDF on their face. Most of them are hollow core or cellular core because they are lightweight and less expensive.
ConclusionFlush doors have some distinct advantages over the more common panel doors. They are less expensive and have a style that works well with modern and contemporary design. Doors are an important part of your home’s architecture, so it is important to have options beyond standard panel doors to choose the best doors for your space.
6.2 Door structures. Specifications. Ways to strengthen them
Doors facilities and their premises, hatches (hereinafter door designs) must be correct, well fitted to the door frame.
Door structures should provide reliable protection premises of the facility and have sufficient class of protection against destructive influences.
Entrance external doors to the object, if possible, should open out. They should be equipped at least two mortise (overhead) locks installed at a distance at least 300mm apart. nine0003
When applied number of certified doors and the class of locks is indicated in the relevant door documentation.
Bivalves doors must be equipped with two locking latches (latches), installed at the top and bottom door leaf. Valve cross section must be at least 100 sq. mm, depth counterpart not less than 30 mm.
doorways (tambours) of the central and emergency exits on the object, in the absence of nearby guard posts should be equipped additional lockable door. Additional doors of objects of categories A1 and A2 must be at least 2nd class protection, and categories A3, B1 and B2 not lower than 1 - go. Protection classes of the main entrance door and additional is allowed to change places. nine0003
If it is impossible installation of additional doors you need to block the doors technical means of early alarm detection notification when trying to select keys or picking a lock (locks of the "Super Class" with built-in lock bolt hidden magnetic contact detector installation included in the perimeter burglar alarm line).
doorways entrances to special rooms for storing values of category objects A1 and A2 (storage rooms for weapons, precious metals, stones and products from them, narcotic, psychotropic and potent drugs and others rooms requiring additional protective measures) must be equipped additional lockable metal lattice door. Protection class additional lattice door should be at least 2. nine0003
Characteristics door structures
Door structures of the 1st protection class (minimum required degree of protection object from penetration):
- doors with canvases of glass in metal with or without frames: ordinary glass grades M4-M8 according to GOST 111-90, hardened according to GOST 5727-88, reinforced according to GOST 7481-78, patterned according to GOST 5533-86, three-layer ("triplex") according to GOST 5727-88 or protective class A1 according to GOST R 51136-08;
- doors wooden interior with solid or small-hollow filling of canvases according to GOST 6629-88, GOST 14624-84, GOST 24698-81. Thickness webs less than 40 mm;
- doors wooden with glass fragments from ordinary sheet grades M4-M8 according to GOST 111-90, reinforced according to GOST 7481-78, patterned according to GOST 5533-86, tinted according to OST 3-1901-85, safety glass according to GOST R 51136-08. The thickness of the glass fragment is not standardized;
- lattice custom metal doors structures made of steel rods with a cross section of at least 7 mm and a cell with an area of not more than 200 x 200 cm welded at every intersection. nine0003
Door structures 2 protection class (medium degree of object protection against penetration):
- doors, corresponding to the 1st class of protection against hacking according to GOST R 51072-05;
- 1st class doors protection according to GOST R 51072-05 with protective glazing class A2 and higher according to GOST R 51136-08;
- lattice metal doors made from steel bars with a diameter of at least 16 mm, forming a cell no more than 150x150 mm and welded at each intersection; nine0003
- lattice sliding metal doors, made from a strip with a cross section of not less than 30x4 mm with a cell no more than 150x150 mm.
Door structures 3 protection class (high degree of object protection against penetration):
- doors, corresponding II burglary protection class GOST R 51072-05;
- doors II class of protection against burglary according to GOST R 51072-05 with protective glazing class B1 and above according to GOST R 51136-08.
Door structures 4 protection class (special degree of object protection against penetration):
- doors, corresponding III class of protection against burglary according to GOST R 51072-05;
- doors III protection class according to GOST 51072-05 with bulletproof glass (bulletproof glass) in accordance with GOST R 51136-08 first class and above.
Amplification methods door structures
For reinforcing the wooden box of her it is recommended to frame with steel corner no less than 45x28x4 mm, as well as fix it in the wall steel ruffs (crutches) with a diameter not less than 10 mm and length not less than 120 mm. It is recommended to fix it to the wall with using metal pins, distance between which is no more than 700 mm. nine0003
metal box doors are recommended around the perimeter weld to firmly embedded in the wall (to a depth of at least 80 mm) metal pins, the distance between which is not more than 700 mm.
Strengthening doors (gates, gates) is reached in through the use of protective overlays, safety corner lock bar, massive loops, reinforcement of the door leaf, installation anti-detachable pins with a diameter not less than 8 mm.
Types of interior doors, design of panel doors
Each of us faces the problem of choice when buying an interior door. Here, aesthetic questions arise - whether this or that door will fit the overall design of the apartment, and practical ones - how long the door will last, how durable it is.
There are many questions, and the answers to them, as a rule, lie in the design features of the door, as well as in the materials from which it is made.
Structural features of the door leaf
Paneled doors
This type is one of the most popular options for interior doors today due to its advantages: the frame structure of the door causes a relatively low weight of the door leaf and allows the use of various types of finishes and processing of panels. The sashes of panel doors are made of strapping bars, intermediate bars (multipliers), as well as panel panels. It is worth noting that the strength of such a door will depend on the number of intermediate bars, but the more mullions, the higher the price of the door. Panels fastened in special grooves can be of several types: smooth, floating, with layouts, as well as panels with a frame. Sometimes paneled doors have plinths. nine0003
Panel interior doors
Panel doors are the easiest to manufacture, which means that their price is low, which determines the increased demand for them, so there is a mass production of such doors. These doors are based on a frame consisting of a solid or stacked beam, the latter is characterized by increased strength, since the pieces of wood of the stacked beam are fastened together so that the fibers of the set go in different directions. This gives the frame resistance to fluctuations in temperature and humidity. Simply put, a frame made of stacked timber will not change its geometry over time. The frame of a panel door is usually made of pine or birch wood, or another not expensive, but hard wood. On both sides of the frame of such a door, sheets of various materials are fixed. nine0003
There are several ways to fill panel boards:
- continuous filling involves the use of wooden blocks or chipboard strips. This material is stacked very tightly to each other, which gives the door soundproofing properties, and the ability to withstand heavy mechanical loads. However, such continuous filling significantly increases the weight of the door leaf. These panel doors are installed in offices, as entrance doors to an apartment or house; nine0003
- small-hollow filling is carried out by laying wooden bars or chipboard strips parallel to each other or in the form of a grid. This significantly reduces the weight of the door, but partially reduces the soundproofing properties. Such panel doors are usually installed between rooms and in small offices. Often, pieces of fiberboard, plywood and even cardboard are used as a filler. Such filling is done manually and is not serial. In the industrial production of doors, corrugated cardboard is used, which looks like a honeycomb. Panel doors with such filling are light in weight and have excellent noise-absorbing qualities. nine0003
Solid doors
This type of door is made from solid wood throughout its entire width. Only natural wood is used as materials. Massive doors, in turn, are divided into doors made of a single piece of wood, as well as doors made of glued solid wood (joined blocks of wood that are placed in layers).
Drawer interior doors
Door leaf with a solid frame structure, the main part of which is a frame consisting of a vertical and horizontal strip - drawer (serves to give strength to the door structure). And the tsarga is an array of coniferous wood with MDF glued to a special glue. Interior doors do not require special care, do not delaminate, do not dry out, do not swell, do not fade over time, are more resistant to external mechanical damage. Often, decorative inserts of glass or mirrors, decorated solid wood, and typesetting planks are made into interior doors from tsargo moldings. As for the finish, the side doors are most often finished with eco-veneer. nine0003
Molded doors
Molded doors include doors, the leaf of which consists of solid large glass and molded posts framing the glass only on the right and left. Although instead of glass there may be a full-length panel or another central pillar.
Types of interior door coverings
An interior door is a structure, usually consisting of wood, MDF covering, which determines not only the appearance of the door, but also its operational characteristics. You can learn more about each door covering that is presented in our showrooms here: types of interior door coverings .
Interior doors by opening type
Swing doors
This is a classic that has always been and will be in demand. The design of such doors is extremely simple: a canvas that is attached on one side to the box on the door hinges. Depending on the location of the hinges, they are right- and left-winged, open inward, outward and even in both directions (like saloon doors that do not have a fixed position of the leaf) - it all depends on the wishes of the customer and the layout of a particular room. nine0003
Pros: easy to manufacture and operate, affordable and reliable, easily replaceable fittings. Swing interior doors have the best noise and heat insulation characteristics.
Cons: in small rooms and narrow corridors, such doors are simply inconvenient - they "steal" precious space and make it difficult to pass.
Sliding doors (compartment doors)
Sliding doors are doors that open an opening by sliding to the side. A sliding door may consist of one or more canvases. Unlike ordinary swing doors, such designs are practical, do not take up space from the room and do not block the passages during opening. The main tasks solved by sliding doors are saving and visually increasing the usable area of the premises, creating an original stylish interior, giving the interior elegance and lightness, combining, if necessary, several rooms into a single whole or vice versa creating separate zones, for example, a dressing room. As for the disadvantages of sliding doors, this is the presence of more slots compared to traditional swing doors, through which light, smells and sounds can penetrate. Due to the lack of a tight closing of the compartment door, not many people decide to put it in the bathroom. nine0003
Pros :
1. Space saving: they always move along the wall.
2. Draft resistant: these doors do not slam against drafts.
3. Safety: you don't run the risk of accidentally bumping into the edge of the door or getting caught on the handle.
Cons:
1. Minimum noise and heat insulation: as a rule, such doors practically do not protect against noise and do not allow creating a separate temperature in the room. nine0003
2. Minimum free space along the wall: if the door is not built into the wall, then it needs to move off somewhere - and furniture cannot be placed against the wall in this place.
3. Moody: it is necessary to constantly monitor the cleanliness and serviceability of the roller mechanism.
4. Price: Mechanism, fittings and installation are more expensive than simple swing doors.
Folding doors (book doors)
Doors of this type have two folding options: "book" or "accordion". Folding accordion doors look like a screen. By means of guides, the individual segments of the canvases are folded section by section and simultaneously shifted to the side. Such doors are made of plastic, aluminum, wood with the addition of various decorative elements. The disadvantage of such doors is low sound insulation and a decrease in the width of the doorway when folded. nine0003
Doors with booklet transformation mechanism are one or two folding leaves. When opening, the sashes fold in half and at the same time move apart to the sides. The design of such doors is more reliable than that of an accordion door.
Pros:
1. Compact to save space.
2. In the "book" type, you can choose how the door will open.
3. Possibility of installation where neither hinged nor sliding doors are suitable due to the peculiarities of the room and its interior. nine0003
4. Modern design allows you to choose doors of any style, suitable for both classic interiors and modern design innovations.
Cons:
1. Shorter service life compared to hinged or sliding structures. The folding door mechanism is more complex and has more elements, so it fails faster.
2. Installing a product with a sliding opening system is more difficult, time consuming and more expensive. nine0003
Roto doors
Doors with this type of opening combine the advantages of hinged and sliding doors and allow the most efficient use of free space. For the functioning of a standard swing door, an area is used in a radius equal to the width of its leaf, while a door with a pivot mechanism is twice as compact. The greatest application was found by interior doors with a rotary-sliding opening mechanism. In the closed state, such doors practically do not differ from swing doors. When opening, the canvas turns about half its width relative to the vertical axis and simultaneously shifts to the side. With the door fully open, the leaf is at an angle of 90 degrees near one of the jambs, while parts of the door leaf are in both rooms. The opening mechanism of such doors is much more reliable than folding doors.
Pros: this design saves space, was specially designed for people with disabilities.
Cons: the rotary mechanism has significant limitations on the maximum permissible load, so the door leaf should be made only of light materials to ensure a long service life of the grooves and rollers. nine0003
Accordion doors
Accordion doors appeared a long time ago and immediately became very popular. They stand out from other doors. From the point of view of saving space, they are the best type, which is quite popular in its kind.
The design itself has distinctive features that are visible externally and mechanically. There is a certain similarity with a screen, which is quite easy to push and fold. They open, of course, horizontally, and the canvas itself is formed from the constituent panels, which are made of wood or plastic. Special rollers are installed in the upper part, which move with the help of a guide rail, which in turn is mounted in the doorway. The end panels are equipped with special fasteners, and there are no guides from below, which is one of the distinguishing characteristics of interior accordion doors, which are considered unique due to this. With the help of a pair of stoppers, the structure is held both in the closed and in the open position. nine0003
Pros:
1. They are an excellent option in small-sized housing.
2. Unique design.
3. According to reviews among interior doors, they look great in the kitchen.
Cons:
1. Poor heat and noise insulation.
2. Insufficiently durable and reliable opening mechanism. Although recently it has been improved by many manufacturers.
Our company actively cooperates with such well-known door factories as:
1. Factory of interior doors "Albero" .
2. Factory of interior doors "Siberia-Profile" .
3. Interior door factory "Uberture" .
4. Interior doors factory "DiaDoors" .
5. Factory of interior doors "RUMAX" .
6. Factory of interior doors "Profilo Porte" .
7. Factory of interior doors Diford
8. Factory of interior doors "Dveri.ru"
9. Door factory "Bafa"
10. Door factory "AgataDors"
11. Door factory "Dubrava-Sibir"
12. Factory "Remstroyplast"
13. Door factory "9003" showrooms offer a wide range of all types of interior doors. Here you will find both glazed and blind models of doors, both in classical style and in modern style. Experienced managers will help you find the best solution for you, taking into account your wishes. nine0003
Turning to our salons, you will be satisfied with the new door and our work!
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