Reviews of interior doors
Interior doors are an important part of the interior. Their design and material should be combined with decor and the general design of the room. But, in addition, the technical aspect is very important, the reliability and durability of interior doors, reviews and recommendations about various manufacturers of interior doors will help you make the right choice.
The choice of material for the manufacture of interior doors
1. Solid wood. Eco-friendly and reliable material, to increase durability, the door leaf is coated with paints and varnishes, a film based on paper - laminated, or polymeric materials: PVC, eco-veneer, laminate. Common disadvantages are the high cost of products and the change in external parameters under the influence of moisture.
2. Veneer. The base of the door leaf and baskets consists of pine or spruce elements connected to a microchip. Thin plates of wooden veneer from valuable species of wood are pasted on top: oak, rosewood, cherry, etc.
3. Laminate. Laminated doors are low-cost products, the middle consists of a frame made of pine boards with a filler: particleboard, corrugated cardboard, etc. The outer surface is covered with a paper or two-layer laminate.
4. Glass. They are thick tempered glass in a metal frame or without it. Quite durable and easy to use, but have the highest cost.
Classification by type of opening
The choice of this or that type depends on the area of the room and on what kind of furniture to stand near the door.
1. Swing doors. The following varieties of swing doors are distinguished:
- One, one and a half, two-winged;
- Opening from oneself (external) and onto oneself (internal);
2. Folding doors are used for lack of space. Most models belong to the budget options and are made of polymer laminate or even plastic. But there are also expensive options stylized as an oriental style, mainly bamboo serves as a material for such doors.
3. Sliding - similar to the use of compartment doors. They can consist of one or two canvases with a simultaneous opening mechanism.
Criteria for choosing an interior door
When choosing a door, you need to pay attention to the following parameters:
- The quality of the filling and the outer layer;
- Noise-insulating effect;
- The purpose of the room to which the door leads;
- Stylistic and color compatibility with interior items.