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From this article you will learn:

• What types of interior doors are
• What materials are interior doors made of?
• How to choose the right interior doors for your apartment
• What design and color to choose for interior doors
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of veneer and eco-veneer
• What are the features of white doors in the interior
• What professionals advise to pay attention to when choosing interior doors

When furnishing the interior of an apartment or house in Moscow, many people are faced with the question of how to choose interior doors, because in addition to their practicality and functionality, they bring comfort and aesthetics to the house. In order to competently solve this issue and be satisfied with the quality and appearance of the selected interior doors for a long time, you need to have certain skills. Our article will help you make the right choice depending on the material of the product, size, type, manufacturer and design of interior doors.

Which interior doors to choose: types, material, design

To understand how to choose a good interior door, you need to know the basic criteria. So, interior doors are distinguished:

By manufacturing technology

• Veneered doors.

The basis for the manufacture of such doors is a solid wood or furniture board. The surface is covered with a thin cut of expensive wood. Ease of maintenance and resistance to room humidity or climate make veneered doors quite popular with consumers.

• Laminated doors.

The design is the same except for the cover. In such doors, the surface of the base is covered with an artificial film.

• Interroom doors from the wooden massif.

Such doors are made of expensive natural material, which allows emphasizing luxurious interior classic or vintage style. They are much more complex and demanding to operate. Their cost is not always too high. For example, if you choose interior doors made of pine, which are so popular among admirers of natural materials, then the price will be acceptable, and the product will perfectly fit into the interior of a country house or cottage.

According to the material from which they are made

When deciding how to choose interior doors, it is imperative to decide what material they should be made of in order to optimally meet all requirements, including quality, durability and appearance.

Interior doors are made from:

• wooden array;
• typesetting wood;
• pressed light frame cardboard in the form of honeycombs;
• Fiberboard, chipboard;
• glass (painted, coated, etc.).

Russian consumers, when choosing interior doors, prefer wooden models. Less popular are glass and plastic options. For a sauna or bath, modern glass doors, which are highly resistant to moisture and able to withstand high air temperatures, will be an excellent choice.

Tinted glass doors can also fit into the interior of apartments and houses, for example, in the bathroom or other rooms.

Plastic interior doors are more of an office or shop option; they are rare in apartments or houses due to their rather modest and emphasized urban appearance. The beauty of home decoration is ideally emphasized by wooden products, laminated or veneered, covered with PVC film, deaf or with glass inserts.

By color and design

The color, structure and pattern of interior doors are determined based on personal taste preferences and harmonious combination with the overall interior design.

By type of construction

Interior doors should open comfortably. Depending on the method of opening interior doors can be:

• swing;

• sliding;

• folding.

Each design has its own advantages. For example, swing doors can have one or two wings that open both on the left and on the right side. When making a choice in favor of a single-leaf door, it is necessary to take into account the size of the interior space and the arrangement of furniture.

Sliding models of interior doors emphasize the presentability of the interior, save space, serve as a decorative element.

They are suitable for installation in rooms where the distance between the opening and the nearest wall is more than 60 cm. A folding accordion door will effectively fit into a small living space, saving space.

By manufacturer

The difficult economic situation in our country has recently significantly changed the market, including interior doors, and consumer demand. A few years ago, products of the elite category were in great demand. Now consumers prefer inexpensive, but high-quality interior doors.

Basically, four producing countries fill this market segment.

1. Israeli manufacturers have long been known for the excellent quality of their products. entrance doors, and now they supply interior doors to our market. The highest quality of the product allows it, despite the rather low cost, to emphasize the exquisite interior of apartments and houses. The only problem is the rather narrow range.
2. Finland has always been famous for its craftsmen in woodworking. The high quality of simple, laconic interior doors, made in light and white colors, continues to win more and more buyers. On Russian market a wide range of products is presented, made up of solid wood paneled, laminated, veneered and glass doors. As a disadvantage of Finnish doors, many buyers cite their simple design, containing only straight lines and not suitable for all interiors.
3. Belarusian manufacturers offering inexpensive and reliable furniture have long been popular in the market of our country. Now more and more Belarusian companies are also supplying high-quality doors. A wide variety of designs, the use of modern technologies in work allow Belarusian products to compete with European masters, but at the same time have a significantly lower cost.
4. Russian Manufacturers have recently made a big breakthrough in this market segment. This is due to the optimal ratio of price and quality, which has surpassed many foreign companies. Leading domestic factories embody the principle of combining the centuries-old experience of craftsmen who created works of art from wood, and the latest technologies that provide products high quality and reliability. Interroom doors of Russian manufacturers are distinguished by European design, good quality and reasonable prices.

The elite segment has not left our market either. famous brands Spain and Italy are still represented by magnificent products. The imposed sanctions and rising prices have negatively affected this niche. They seriously reduced the range of classic European goods and reduced consumer demand for them. Increasingly, buyers give their choice to economical and reliable interior doors from other manufacturers.

By weight

Interior doors should not be too massive construction.

For sound and heat insulation

The doors to the bedroom should be reliably protected from noise, and to the balcony - have good thermal insulation. More attention is paid to one or another characteristic, depending on the purpose of the door.

By moisture resistance

This is the most important criterion when choosing doors to the bathroom, toilet or kitchen. The best option would be interior laminated PVC doors.

By price

When deciding how to choose interior doors, you should not focus only on the price of the product. The market offers a variety of prices - from several thousand to several hundred thousand rubles per door. Expensive doors are far from accessible to everyone, and the price level does not always correspond to the quality. Let's figure out how the doors of different price categories differ.

• Elite doors.

For their manufacture, an oak or alder massif is used. As a finish, veneer made of valuable wood can be used. The design of doors of this class can be anything - standard classic or the most original, with the use of decorative carved elements. These doors are often made to order. The cost is determined by the manufacturer depending on the complexity and features of the implementation. Typically, the price range of interior doors of the elite class starts from 35 - 40 thousand rubles. However, you should not trust the price alone, you should always check the quality.

• Middle class doors

For the manufacture of doors of this class, a bar of coniferous trees and MDF is more often used. Oak veneer is used as a covering. Recently, models made of solid pine, processed using brushing technology, have become increasingly popular. Artificially aged, they are covered with a special varnish to emphasize the pattern. natural wood. The price range of interior doors of the middle class starts from 10 thousand rubles.

• Economy doors.

For the manufacture of economy class doors, a pine massif is used. Lacquer, eco-veneer, lamination are used as a coating. The low cost of products does not at all indicate their low quality. For example, interior doors finished with eco-veneer are difficult to distinguish from natural wood products, they are reliable, harmless and have an affordable price. The price range of economy class interior doors is from 1 to 4 thousand rubles.

To understand how to choose the right interior doors, you need to analyze all the criteria. Do not lose sight of the overall design of an apartment or house, the size of the openings, the functional purpose of the doors, as well as the financial capabilities of the owner.

To do this, before buying you need:

1. Set the size of the opening in the room, fixing the values ​​of its length, width and depth.

Having decided on the material and coating, it is necessary to measure the box and determine the size of the future door. The weight of the product should also be taken into account, since ease of use directly depends on this. With standard sizes, interior doors can be easily selected and purchased in online stores, with non-standard sizes, doors can be made to order.

The standard parameters of an interior door are as follows:

• door height - 2000 mm;
• single door width - from 600 to 900 mm;
• double door width - from 1000 to 1800 mm.

When determining the size of the door, the frame should also be taken into account, the thickness of which can vary from 15 to 45 mm. To the size of the opening where the canvas will be installed, you must add a double box parameter. When measuring height, do not forget about the possible presence of a threshold. European manufacturers mark boxes in modules, for example, interior doors with a height of 2100 mm will be marked M21.

1. Given the size of the room and the arrangement of furniture, determine the option of the most convenient plowing, number of leaves and door configuration.
2. Focusing on your financial capabilities, determine the price range purchased interior doors.
3. In line with the overall interior design define material from which the doors are to be made.

1. When planning the choice of interior doors, evaluate the room where they will be installed. Its size, the presence of openings, the level of humidity, etc. are important. For example, professionals recommend installing moisture-resistant doors in the bathroom. The size of the room and the arrangement of furniture will tell you which type of door is best - classic hinged, folding or sliding. For openings of a standard size, a wide range of products is presented on the market, but a non-standard one will require either adjustment or custom-made interior doors.

   

2. According to the type of finish, interior doors are chosen, focusing on the overall design of the room and financial capabilities. Expensive interior and natural wood furniture perfectly accentuate the doors of the elite class. In order to save money, you can also opt for solid pine, covered with a two-component varnish. An excellent option is veneered interior doors, which practically do not differ in appearance from a natural array. Professionals recommend them for reliability and ease of care. A simple interior will be decorated with laminated doors or covered with eco-veneer. The most budget option are interior doors made of solid pine without coating. This is a great option for a country house or cottage.

   

3. All equipment must be of high quality and installed. This also applies to the door frame, and canvas, and hinges, locks and handles. At the same time, you should not choose too expensive foreign products. There are many options for Russian fittings that are in no way inferior in quality, but at a much lower cost.

   

4. The modern market for interior doors offers consumers not only wooden products. Now it is quite easy to choose aluminum, masonite or glass models. The advantage of aluminum and plastic options in their practicality and democratic value. These designs are perfect for rooms with a high level of humidity or temperature differences, for example, a bathroom or kitchen.

   

Plastic and aluminum doors have excellent sound insulation, they are not afraid of corrosion, they are easy to maintain and install. Analogues of veneer products are masonite doors, with a frame sheathed MDF panels with decent looks. The lightness of the design is achieved thanks to the internal material, reminiscent of a honeycomb.

Such doors are quite popular due to :

• strength;
• moisture resistance;
• wear resistance;
• ease.

A serious disadvantage of these models is the very low level of noise and heat insulation.

When thinking about which interior door to choose for an apartment, remember that originality stylish design glass models are best emphasized. They can be made entirely of this material or contain glass inserts, stained glass, drawings or other decor that emphasizes the individuality of the model. Glass doors are quite wear-resistant, resistant to high humidity, translucent, which gives them a lightweight look.

It should be understood that choosing and installing a high-quality door is not only the choice of a reliable canvas, it is the choice of a competent approach to the performance of all work, from measurement to complete installation. Replacing poorly installed doors is much more expensive and more difficult than installing them in the first place. The right choice of doors and the professionalism of the installation masters guarantee the durability of use and save a lot of money.

1. Consider how to choose interior doors with glass inserts. In this case, special attention is required to the quality of the material from which they are made.

Learn how to choose the right interior glass doors :

• An important criterion in choosing models with glass elements is the strength of fastening. In order to check how well the fastening is done, you should take the door in your hands and lightly shake it. The appeared rattling of glass indicates its poor fixing and low quality of the product.
• Permissible distortion of the door is not more than 1 mm.
• The quality of interior doors and their compliance with technical standards is confirmed by the seller's certificate and product passport.
• In the presence of frosted glass or finishes from it, it is necessary to make sure that there are no stains on its surface, including oily or cloudy ones. You should not buy a product on which there is even a small speck, such a defect is difficult to remove on your own.

A wide range of interior doors with glass inserts allows you to choose exactly the model that will most effectively emphasize the overall design of the room. No matter what kind of glass the eye stops on - stained glass, corrugated, colored, matte - it always makes an excellent impression. The latest trend is to place flowers, insects, fish, etc. inside synthetic glass, which also looks spectacular.

To do this, you should measure the diagonals of the interior door model you like and fix these two parameters, the permissible discrepancy between which is no more than 1mm. Exceeding this value indicates poor door quality.

1. It is necessary to inspect the door leaf from all sides, including the ends of the product. If the edge is not even, but the presence of a characteristic "eight" is noticeable, then the tree from which the door is made was dried in violation of the technology, you need to choose a different model.

The production of high-quality interior doors that meet international standards is possible only at factories equipped with modern equipment.

How to choose interior doors to an apartment

Having decided on the size of the doors and materials, you can dwell in more detail on how to choose interior doors to an apartment in terms of quality and style. You need to choose models, focusing on the overall interior of the apartment, colors, decorations and furnishings. All this will tell you which door design is preferable to choose. For small space Sliding models will become convenient; swing models are better suited for large rooms.

When deciding how to choose interior doors to an apartment in terms of quality, be sure to consider their purpose and installation location. The function of doors is known to everyone - isolating rooms, providing sound and heat insulation, decorating the interior of the room and emphasizing its style. Narrow blind door designs are ideal for the bathroom and the bathroom, but the living room will be decorated with double-leaf models with glass inserts. If children live in the apartment or there is a pet, then it is better to either completely refuse glass inserts or replace ordinary glass with triplex.

Choosing the design of interior doors

In the question of how to choose doors, the designer's interior advice boils down to the fact that they must necessarily fit harmoniously into the existing style of the room and complement the interior.

Depending on the overall design of the room, the doors can be:

• In classic style.

Made of blank canvases and divided into two parts by panels, they perfectly emphasize the classic style.

• In modern style.

Such doors are usually decorated with veneer, glass. They are of original shape with different proportions.

• Techno style.

This is the style of ultra-modern models in a deaf or glazed design with strict straight lines and the absence of any decorations.

• Hi-tech style.

Such models are characterized by minimalism. The material for their manufacture is aluminum, glass, MDF, PVC film, etc.

• Baroque style.

Models are made in an artsy style, emphasizing palace luxury and are made of expensive woods. They are distinguished by beautiful decor, often made of noble metal. The color palette is diverse: shades of white, pink, red. Such doors are decorated with semicircular arches, massive fittings, carvings, decor with floral motifs.

How to choose the color of interior doors

When determining which color to choose interior doors, you should focus on the overall style of the apartment, house or office. Shades of interior doors should be in harmony, for example, with the color of the baseboard and the floor, but be a little lighter and match the color of the furniture. When choosing doors in the color of furniture, you should give preference to models that are several tones lighter so that the color does not merge. When choosing a product to match the shade of the walls, take it a few tones darker.

To understand how to choose the right interior doors, you need to know some of the nuances:

• white doors will suit any interior and give the room lightness;
• wenge-colored doors have a noble dark color that goes well with light shades of the interior. Ideal for baroque style;
• doors in the color of natural wood, light or dark, always look perfect;
• colored doors are a great choice for neoclassical children's rooms;
• silver-colored or coated doors, most often made of glass.

Veneer and eco-veneer: advantages and disadvantages

Veneer is a material that does not react in any way to fluctuations in temperature or humidity. Additional coating of veneer with varnish completely protects it from negative influences.

The veneer is a thin cut of wood and therefore retains all the advantages of natural material, including beauty, environmental friendliness, durability and strength. A wide choice of invoices, various patterns and coloring give the chance to pick up the necessary doors for any interior.

Along with the advantages of veneer products, they also have a number of disadvantages:

• The veneer must be protected from exposure to sunlight. Ultraviolet makes the material dull.
• The veneer is not moisture resistant enough. With poor assembly, a situation is possible when a thin layer of veneer is filled with moisture and moves away from the base.

Veneered doors are difficult to distinguish from doors made of natural wood, neither in appearance nor in sensations when touched.

Completely copies the properties of veneer other material - eco-veneer. The addition of resins makes it particularly durable and moisture resistant, but the price is much lower.

Eco-veneer coating advantages:

1. In high moisture resistance. Due to the fact that eco-veneer does not absorb moisture, it will never swell or dry out. This material is ideal for the bathroom and kitchen.
2. In lightness. The eco-veneer has a relatively small mass. Doors with eco-veneer coating are easy to install, without the need for additional reinforcement of canopies, etc.
3. In UV resistance. Ecoveneer does not react to solar exposure in any way.
4. in wear resistance. A special protective film provides high resistance of the material to mechanical stress.
5. In strength. On the coating of eco-veneer, chips and cracks practically do not form.

All these characteristics of eco-veneer increase the durability of its use. A wide range of textures and large color palette make this material more and more popular with consumers.

However, eco-veneer also has weaknesses:

1. Low level of sound insulation.
2. Lack of breathability. Moisture is also not absorbed by the material and is not given away.
3. On an eco-veneer surface, it is quite difficult to eliminate mechanical damage.

White doors in the interior: too difficult or just right?

We are all used to the fact that ordinary things should be not only functional, but also aesthetic. This also applies to white doors installed at the entrance or between rooms. This is not just a harmonious addition to the interior, but also a kind of accents.

Modern models of white doors are very different from their predecessors, which were previously installed in schools, hospitals or libraries. Now these are original, stylish products. This is due to the constant search for new ideas by manufacturers and designers of door structures. It is they who expand the range of products offered and introduce novelties in the form of folding or sliding door models.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of white doors?

If you do not know what color to choose interior doors, stop at white. Door leafs of white color will decorate any interior, harmoniously fit into any design.

Snow-white doors have undeniable advantages:

• Due to their lightness and airiness, they do not clutter up the space of the room, but rather expand it.
• They are versatile and fit almost any interior style. You can not change the door leaves for a long time, changing the appearance of the walls and floors of the room.
• Due to their shade, light doors visually expand the space of the room, especially in combination with the same plain walls.

Despite a lot of positive aspects in choosing light-colored doors, they also have their drawbacks.

• Doors of light shades are unstable to pollution. It is necessary to constantly monitor the cleanliness of the door leaf, as any scuffs and stains are visible on the light material.
• Another disadvantage of white doors, some consumers consider the simplicity of appearance. However, in any situation, if the owner finds his doors unattractive and colorless, they can be decorated, for example, with color inserts, a wreath, a sign or a picture.

The presence of white doors favorably emphasizes the style of the interior.

To highlight the stylish interior rooms, you need to choose an interior door to the house or apartment in white. All types of doors are determined by their size, purpose (interior or entrance), the number of wings (one or two). Key Feature white doors is the material from which they are made, including the frame, canvas and fittings.

Natural wood or artificial substitute (MDF, chipboard) give white color different shades from frozen white, Lebanese, royal, sandy to snow-white oak, especially when producing doors from oak raw materials.

Snow-white doors, made in a rectangular design, fit perfectly into modern stylish apartments. The owner can choose accessories and fittings to his taste, for example, from of stainless steel or brass, copper, bronze.

How are things going with color harmony?

Home comfort is created harmonious combination type and color of interior doors with walls, flooring and ceiling. Designers often argue about the best interior color combinations with white doors, highlighting combinations with:

• dark brown or chocolate;
• lemon;
• ultramarine;
• scarlet;
• pink.

It is impossible to create a harmonious picture without taking into account the taste of the owners of the house. Everything should correspond to their desires and fit into the overall style of the interior.

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How to choose the right interior door and is it worth saving when buying? The opinion of professionals.

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It would seem that it is so difficult to choose an interior door? I measured the doorway at home, decided on the width of the canvas (it is usually a multiple of 10 cm) and go to the store! But as soon as you find yourself in it (especially if it is a large specialized shopping center), the choice of a door becomes very difficult.
So, how to choose the right interior door and is it worth saving when buying?
The price range for interior doors (regardless of the region of Russia in which you live) is usually represented by the following categories:

• cheap doors (the so-called "budget option", the cost of representatives of which ranges from 2 to 7-8 thousand rubles) from wood substitutes (including MDF) or solid bars;
• expensive wooden doors (with full surface cladding) - from 9-10 thousand rubles and more;
• elite imported door leafs, the cost of which usually exceeds 30 thousand rubles.

At the same time, the main difference between cheap and expensive interior doors is the material from which they are made and, accordingly, the process of producing door panels.

Production of cheap door panels

Door leafs related to the "budget option", despite the "woody" color, do not consist of 100% purely wooden elements. The production of such doors is as follows:

• boards of a certain thickness and width (usually pine) are placed for three weeks in a specially equipped thermal chamber, in which drying alternates with moisture (this allows you to achieve uniform drying of the blanks without cracking and warping);
• after that, the dried boards are subjected to external processing: surfaces are polished, knots are removed;
• the wood prepared in this way is then cut into small bars, which ... are glued together into a new board (after such an “operation”, it practically stops responding to the effects of water and temperature, that is, it does not deform during further operation);
• in another workshop (or in another production), at this time, a wood sheet is produced from chips impregnated with glue;
• the next stage is the assembly of the frame of the door leaf (frame) from glued boards; it is to it that door hinges, a lock and a handle will be attached in the future;
• the inner space of such a canvas is filled with special cardboard having a honeycomb structure, which makes it possible to give it greater rigidity;
• after that, solid sheets of wood fabric (for example, MDF or HDF) are attached to the door blank on both sides;
• then a special film is glued on both sides of the canvas, imitating the structure of wood (the film can be paper basis, and PVC);
• if necessary, holes (of various shapes and sizes) are cut out in the center of the workpiece for glass.

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Advantages door panels "budget option":

• low cost,
• light weight,
• in the presence of PVC film lining, the door leaf becomes waterproof (that is, such a door is ideal for installation in a bathroom),
• variety of colors and design solutions;
• ease of care (in case of contamination, such a door should simply be wiped with a damp cloth);
• not subject to deformation during sudden changes in temperature.

Flaws"budget" doors:

• poor sound-retaining properties (honeycomb filling is a good conductor for sound);
• use for inserts ordinary glass, which does not withstand shock loads well and breaks easily.

Very often, instead of a film for facing the surface of the door leaf, veneer- a thin layer of wood. Since the veneer itself is a rather fragile material, before being used in the production of doors, it is glued to a layer of paper, which makes it possible to give it the necessary flexibility and strength.
Veneer glued to the door slightly increases its value. At the same time, a high-quality door is not only veneered, but also additionally covered with several layers of varnish.
However, some manufacturers, trying to reduce the cost of the door, reduce the number of layers of varnish to one or two. As a result, after a year or two, such a door leaf begins to lose its original shade, as if fading (even without being in the sun). Therefore, often sellers in stores, offering you a budget version of a door lined with veneer, are advised immediately after installation in the room to cover it with additional layers of varnish (at least two) manually (if desired, you can use tint varnish).

cheap MDF doors

Often in stores you can hear that this or that door is made of MDF. In most cases, this means that the door (cheap, budget) has a wooden frame, sheathed with two sheets of MDF, and lined with veneer or film.

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Some manufacturers also make part of the frame or the inner filling of the door leaf from MDF bars with the required thickness. In addition, these doors come with a box and trim made of MDF. And since MDF without a top facing layer is afraid of water (swells when it gets in), the open sections of the elements must be protected in some way (for example, with a layer of sealant).

Bar doors

A variant of a completely wooden door (but at the same time not having their main drawback - high cost) is a door leaf glued from separate planks-bars, without the top facing layer of veneer. Such doors are often sold in the construction markets along with ordinary wooden boxes and architraves.

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The advantages of such a door: naturalness, environmental friendliness, good sound and heat insulating properties, very low cost.
The main disadvantage is the lack of a protective coating. Therefore, after installation in the opening, such a door leaf must be coated with a special composition for wood (with antiseptic, dirt- and water-repellent properties), as well as two or three layers of varnish. Without such protection, cracks may appear between the individual elements in a wooden door after a short period of time, which can only be eliminated with putty.
Sometimes such completely wooden doors can become “spotty” when painted, since the elements from which they are assembled will absorb the coloring composition in different ways (to give a more or less uniform color, it is recommended to apply at least 2 layers).

Dear doors

High cost is not yet an indicator of quality (often an inflated price for a door is the result of a longer chain of intermediaries between the manufacturer and the buyer, as well as an extra charge for the "name" of the manufacturer). Although a door whose cost exceeds 10 thousand rubles is most often a product hand assembled created without the use of wood-replacing materials. The production of such a door includes the following steps:

• preparation of blanks (from oak, maple, exotic and other types of wood) of the required size, including their drying in a special chamber (this part of the process is the same for cheap and expensive door panels), sanding and painting with special compounds;
• manually assembling the door from separate elements fastened together with metal clips (glass is inserted into such a door at the initial stage of door assembly, while it is, as it were, the center of the canvas around which the product is formed);
• veneer;
• painting (at least 6 layers, including surface varnishing).

Hand-assembled doors usually have a more complex design and colors, since the door leaf is often hand-painted, which allows you to give it extra volume, beating dark and light elements.

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Advantages expensive doors:

• respectable look,
• good sound insulation - the absence of an air gap inside the door leaf and the presence of solid wooden elements instead of it significantly reduces the level of noise passing through the door;
• durable glass inserts - in the production of expensive doors, triplex is usually used (two layers of glass “baked” in a special oven with a transparent polymer film laid between them), which can withstand even a hammer blow;
• variety of design solutions.

TO shortcomings such doors can be attributed to their cost, significant weight (often, their installation requires not two, but three or four hinges), as well as the loss of soundproofing properties if the door leaf was installed in the frame without seals.

But the heat-insulating qualities of cheap and expensive doors often turn out to be the same, since the air gap, like solid wood, is a poor conductor of heat. However, you should not stick a seal around the entire perimeter of the door frame (at the bottom of a fairly simple threshold formed by the same box), otherwise, when closed plastic windows when the door is closed, there will be a popping sound and unpleasant sensations for the human body.
In addition, doors made entirely of wood may shrink slightly or thin gaps appear between individual elements of the product if the recommended conditions for their operation are violated (for example, you were flooded by neighbors and the doors were in high humidity for a long time, etc.) . In such cases, it is better to contact the company that sold these doors to you and use the help of their specialists to eliminate the defects that have appeared.

Import doors

Selling cheap doors from abroad is not very profitable for sellers, so imported doors usually belong to the class elite. At the same time, unlike the products of Russian manufacturers (as well as Ukrainian and Belarusian), such door leafs are sold “as a set”: the door itself (with or without glass), a box on a wooden base with a rubber seal, trim on both sides, an additional plank (designed for installing doors in thick walls), overhead universal hinges (for any direction of opening), handles and locks.

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Recently, the most popular are doors made in Italy and Germany, as well as those made according to exclusive design projects for a specific room interior.

Which doors to choose?

As you can see, both cheap and expensive doors have their advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, it is necessary to approach the choice of a door leaf not only in terms of financial costs for its acquisition, but also carefully analyzing what properties the door of a particular room should have.
So for a bathroom (and combined bathrooms), a door that will be tested by high humidity almost daily is better to choose from among the door panels protected polymer films.
For a hall or living room, dear is more suitable. design door matched to the interior of the room.
The kitchen door should have good soundproofing properties in cases where noisy gatherings or meetings are often held in this room.

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The door leaf for the bedroom is also recommended to choose from among the expensive and completely wooden products.
But the door of the children's room should be chosen from cheap (and better sound-transmitting) - it will be easier to control the actions of your child when you are in another room or in the kitchen.

In any case, when choosing a door, do not forget the basic design rules:

• doors are installed last, when the repair is already completed. Increased humidity in the room during repairs (for example, when wallpapering) threatens that the door, especially a wooden one, will swell and deform. In addition, doors during repairs are easily hopelessly dirty or damaged;
• the door leaf in color can be in harmony (or contrast) either with the floor, or with the walls or interior items located in the room;
• You can “support” the color of the door with the help of trim, plinth and wall panel.

Interroom doors are not an excess, but a way to isolate functional areas in a room from each other. Their presence is fundamentally important if there are children in the house, a study for one of the family members, separate bedrooms, and in the kitchen they like to cook a variety of aromatic dishes.

Which doors are best placed in the rooms depends on the purpose of these rooms and the requirements for tightness, insulating and aesthetic properties of the door leafs in accordance with it.

All types of structures and models

It would seem that when choosing an interior door, no difficulties can arise, except that family members may not agree on tastes, and one will insist on a white door, and the other on a brown one. But the nuances of choice are not limited to this. There are a large number of models, the design features of which play a decisive role. The convenience of its operation, durability and preservation of a presentable appearance depend on how the design meets the tasks.

The door that is installed in the pantry is not able to secure securities in the office, and the door to the bedroom is very different from the door to the bathroom.

The functions of interior doors are diverse and have different functionality:

• They visually separate the rooms in the room, whether it is an apartment, a private house or office;
• They delimit specific functional areas: bedroom, kitchen, gym, bathroom, toilet and other types of premises for a specific purpose;
• They provide various kinds of room insulation: they retain heat, do not allow extraneous sounds to penetrate, do not allow condensation to form in rooms with high humidity;
• Guarantee the safety of valuable documents and things inside the premises;

• Help support cozy atmosphere privacy in intimate areas;
• Provide safety for young children by blocking access to traumatic items in pantries or in the kitchen.

In this regard, interior doors differ among themselves according to several criteria: type of construction, method of opening, purpose, materials.

Construction type is a generalized concept. It includes both the overall parameters of the product, and the shape, and features of the door leaf.

By size

The sizes of interior doors are:

• Single leaf (single floor). They are suitable for typical apartments with standard doorways.
• One and a half. This intermediate size is a frequent occurrence in the houses of the so-called "old fund" and "stalinkas", where the doorways are several tens of centimeters higher than the standard width and may differ in greater height. One-and-a-half doors include door leaves up to 110 cm wide, and anything more is double doors.
• Bivalve (double). An indispensable option for installation in houses of an old building - the last or the century before last, when wide doorways prevailed between all types of rooms in the room. With such doors it is convenient to isolate a bedroom or living room or rooms in country houses and cottages, where the abundance of free space and large areas of rooms require appropriate dimensions in the interior.

According to the shape of the canvas

The shape of the door leaves are divided into:

• Classic. Such doors have the usual rectangular shape. The width in relation to the height is 2-4 times less, it depends on how narrow or wide the doors will be. They are installed in those rooms where the size of the doorway is designed for a single-leaf door;
• Arched. This design is distinguished by a complicated line of the upper edge, which forms an arch. Necessary for doorways of a similar shape or maintaining a certain style in the interior;
• Swinging (stable, saloon). They cannot be called full-fledged doors, but nevertheless, this original product takes place in some non-trivial interiors. In appearance, they resemble the double doors at the entrance to the "cowboy" saloon. As a rule, they are made to order according to individual sizes and designs.

According to the design of the canvas

Depending on whether the canvas is made as one-piece or segmented, deaf and combined (open) doors are distinguished.

Deaf

Deaf are divided into shield and paneled.

Shield- This is the most common version of door structures. As the name implies, these doors have a flat front and back sides, without relief, decor and frills. They are distinguished by reliability and high insulating properties due to the structural features.

The design consists of the following elements:

• Frame. It is assembled from bars and stiffeners that increase the strength of the product;

• Filler. They fill the space between the stiffeners for better thermal insulation and sound insulation. For this purpose, edged boards, mineral wool, polyurethane foam, polystyrene foam, polystyrene foam, polyurethane foam are used.
• Overlays. They are embossed and smooth. With the help of embossed doors, a pattern is created, smooth ones differ only in color or the presence of a wood texture.

Paneled doors is a prefabricated structure, the basis of which is wooden frame with grooves. Decorative relief elements made of MDF, chipboard, pressed paper are inserted into the grooves. You can assemble such a "constructor" with any pattern and texture that will match the interior design.

Door leafs made of panels have practically no drawbacks if the door is made by a conscientious manufacturer.

But there are a lot of advantages:

• Aesthetic appearance;
• The ability to create original decor. A special design chic is panel doors with patina, that is, with finishing of curly elements and door relief in a different color or material. One of the luxurious examples is a white door with gold trim;

• Less web weight, since the inserts weigh less than solid wood used in panel structures;
• Long service life;
• Ability to replace damaged fragments;
• Cost reduction due to the use of budget materials.

Combined

The combined ones include tsargovy and "open" doors.

• Tsargovye doors often referred to as paneled varieties, since the principle of their assembly is almost identical. However, the king doors have a more concise and elegant design. The "core" of the door is filled with special plates - drawers, of different widths and from different materials. When alternating wood with other materials, such as glass, you get an interesting and easy-to-use decor.
• open doors they are a combination of a wooden, plastic or metal base and a glass or mirror insert, which occupies a significant part of the canvas. As a rule, glass is used frosted, opaque. It can be sprayed, sandblasted, embossed, or even stained glass.

For absolute isolation of the room, "spy glass" is used - transparent on one side and mirrored on the other.

By way of opening

According to the way of opening the doors are divided into:

• Swing. This is the standard option used in most residential and all administrative buildings. They differ in the number of leaves (one or two, while double doors do not necessarily have leaves of the same width) and on the side of opening (right-handed, right-handed, left-handed, left-handed). Swing doors are considered universal and are not suitable only in cases where there is not enough space to open the door wide open. Pendulum doors are similar to swing doors, but they are distinguished by one feature - they open both towards themselves and from themselves.

Outwardly, this design resembles the doors at the entrance to the subway.

• Sliding. They are divided into several varieties:

1. Retractable or mounted. The door leaf of this type "walks" on a special mechanism - a monorail on wheels. Rolls back to the left or right side;
2. Coupe or hanging. The mechanism works on the principle of closet doors and can consist of 2,3,4 or 5 canvases. Such a door can easily replace internal partitions indoors, dividing the space into zones. Due to the fact that all the doors are on rollers, they can be moved with one movement of the hand, and if the rollers are gel, then this process will be absolutely silent;

• Cassette. The best option for rooms in which space saving is in the first place. Cassette doors do not take up space at all - opening, the door leaf enters the groove in the wall;
• Telescopic or cascade. These are numerous door leafs in the form of partitions, moving along automatic guides. According to the principle of operation, they are similar to compartment ones, but the design is more complex and equipped with a remote control. Can serve as interroom doors and partitions indoors.
• Radius. These transforming room doors can only be installed in spacious rooms, since their movement is carried out in a circle and requires a lot of free space. The process of manufacturing radius doors is expensive and laborious, therefore such products are elite.

• Folding. Along with cassette doors, these doors are designed for small spaces. Their unique design allows you to optimize space due to the fact that when folded, the door takes up almost no space. These include accordion doors and book doors. They consist of wide lamellas connected by loops, which, when opened, fold on top of each other like accordion bellows, for which the design got its name.

Their only drawback is that, when assembled, they occupy part of the doorway.

• Swivel. Roto doors are a unique mechanism that allows you to open the door both to the right and to the left, from the inside and outside. They have the same drawback as an accordion door - they “eat up” the width of the doorway.

By appointment

By appointment, internal doors in the room are divided into doors for residential premises, for public and highly specialized.

In a residential building interior doors can be located on the border of different zones:

• Living rooms;
• corridors;
• In the bedroom;
• Cabinet;

• kitchen;
• For a bathroom;
• Attic or attic.
• In some cases, during redevelopment, balcony doors become interior doors.

doors in public, administrative and municipal premises must correspond to the status of the institution and isolate extraneous noise, the rest depends on the design of the room and the financial condition of the organization.

Specialized doors are:

• delimiting;
• With increased sound insulation;
• With increased thermal insulation;
• Fire fighting;

• Waterproof;
• Sealed;
• Hidden;
• emergency;
• False;
• Protective (shockproof, anti-burglary, anti-vandal, bulletproof, energy-saving, airtight).

Varieties of materials

The purpose and location of the doors affect the choice of materials from which the product is made. For example, the bedroom needs doors with good insulating characteristics so that extraneous noise does not interfere with sleep, the kitchen needs doors with a washable coating, and the bathroom doors must be resistant to moisture.

Modern manufacturers use different materials that are worthy of detailed consideration.

• Tree and its derivatives:

1. From an array. These are reliable, often deaf structures, distinguished by aesthetic appearance and environmental safety. Such doors can be solid or hollow inside (masonite). Karelian birch, ash, beams of larch, needles, pine, oak are used for manufacturing. Maple, hazel and alder are used less frequently;
2. From plywood. Such a canvas has almost the same properties as solid wood doors, but it is lighter in weight and lower in cost. The small thickness of plywood makes this material convenient for the manufacture of non-standard designs: "accordions", "books" and corrugated doors;
3. From MDF, fiberboard, chipboard and chipboard. This is a budget alternative to an array, but it also has fewer advantages. Doors made of these materials keep heat worse, let sounds through without a high-quality layer, are less wear-resistant, and do not provide such wide design possibilities;
4. From the wagon.
5. Rack.
6. Veneered.
7. Laminated.

• Metal. It is used in cases where additional protection is needed indoors for valuables, important papers and documents. Steel doors are considered the most reliable. If there is no need for bank-grade security, aluminum or iron construction is sufficient. And so that such a door does not argue with the interior in the house, you can use models with PVC coating or natural wood veneer trim;
• Plastic. Ideal for rooms that require frequent wet cleaning, such as kitchens, or are characterized by high humidity (bathroom). Also, plastic and fiberglass doors are able to provide high-quality sealing and good sound insulation, but fiberglass doors look more aesthetically pleasing and are easier to decorate;

• Glass. Pure glass, even if it is made using triplex technology (not breaking), is almost never found in the interior. As glass, transparent, glossy or matte, colorless and colored, plexiglass, acrylic and plexiglass are used, which are essentially varieties of plastic. These materials are much lighter, safer, less prone to damage and easier to clean. They look great in the shower and bath, suitable for the kitchen;
• Combined models. These are the doors interesting design, which is obtained by combining different materials: metal and stone finishes, wood and glass, glass and plastic.

Advantages and disadvantages

The presence of interior doors is a necessity dictated by living conditions. However, it is important to understand that any model in itself and relative to the location in the room has its pros and cons.

From array

Advantages:

• Material of natural origin, which not only does not cause allergies and does not emit toxins, but in some cases disinfects the room (bamboo, birch, softwood);
• Exceptionally high quality products for any type of wood;
• The tree retains a pleasant aroma for a long time;
• Wood products will always be noble, expensive and beautiful looking in the interior;

• High wear resistance and resistance to mechanical damage;
• Provide excellent thermal and sound insulation;
• Wide possibilities for design: wood is subject to processing, painting, impregnation various formulations that affect the structure and color;
• The ability to produce construction canvases with variable details that can be changed with a change of interior;

• Various finishes are available;
• In the presence of suitable coverage and impregnation that protects wood from fungus and mold can be installed in any room - from the bedroom to the kitchen.

There are few disadvantages of wooden structures. Among them is the large weight of the door leaf, if it is not hollow, the property of wood to shrink and “expand” from increasing and decreasing humidity levels, and a high price. Particularly expensive are products made of precious wood.

From plywood

Advantages:

• Small own weight;
• The method of manufacturing plywood (5-7 wood plates glued together with the help of resins) allows you to save the wood pattern on the surface;
• Strength;
• Moisture resistance:

• Good insulating qualities;
• Environmental friendliness;
• The material does not shrink with changes in humidity and temperature, which is very important when the seasons change.

Flaws:

• With constant humidity "swells";
• Hollow structures are not able to provide maximum comfort and protection.

From MDF

Plywood and MDF are often confused, but it is important to understand that these are two different materials, and the fundamental differences between them stem from the manufacturing method. If plywood is a multilayer product made of wood plates and resins, then MDF is a derivative of fine chips (sawdust) and adhesives.

Compact, simple and lightweight door leafs are made from MDF. Wood fibers are characterized by good adhesion, so the product is characterized by constancy of dimensions with changes in humidity and temperature.

The door surface is smooth, even and uniform, which makes it easy to process.

The main advantage of wood chip doors is their attractive price. Also, lightweight structures make it possible to install them on any type of wall, and installation can be done independently. The right finish, for example, with veneer, it helps to make expensive-looking doors out of cheap ones. However, the performance characteristics are in many ways inferior to wood or plastic.

MDF doors are afraid of water, as they can swell and begin to crumble, they are easier to break, complex decor is not available to them, and adhesives are not always environmentally friendly.

From fiberboard

Close in quality to plywood and MDF products made of fiberboard. Unlike other materials made by pressing wood dust and chips with the addition of adhesives, fiberboard is obtained by pressing steamed chips, so fiberboard is less hydrophobic. But this technology does not allow making them thick, which greatly reduces the operational properties of the doors. They are distinguished by high density and hardness, but due to their small thickness, the range of their application is very narrow.

From chipboard and chipboard

• In the production of doors, plates of the E1 emission class are used (the minimum content of formaldehyde resins per 100 g of weight), which is absolutely not harmful to the health of adults and children;
• It lends itself well to various types of processing. You can safely saw, plan, mill, drill, glue and paint;
• biostable;
• Does not warp from moisture and high temperatures;
• They have high rates on the scale of thermal insulation and sound insulation.

Flaws:

• The edges of the product may crumble during processing and in places where screws or fixers are screwed in;
• Low-emission products are harmful to health, and manufacturers do not always label products. It is not recommended to purchase such a product;
• From high humidity, chipboard stratifies and crumbles.

From lining

In this case, we are talking more about finishing the door, and not about making it from lining, but as the outer layer, it is she who is responsible for the duration of the service life and the appearance of interior doors.

The list of advantages of lining consists of all the points that are inherent in solid wood products.

Characteristics depend on the type of wood: pine lends itself well various types processing, linden retains a beautiful appearance in conditions of constant humidity, larch is the most wear-resistant, oak allows you to paint it in the colors of precious woods. At the same time, a board sheathed with clapboard has less weight than a solid one made of wood.

The lining has its drawbacks: in the absence of treatment with special compounds, it is subject to decay, top-grade products have high cost, the surface for finishing requires preliminary preparation (grinding, priming, processing).

metal

Advantages:

• Reliable in terms of burglary resistance. Even ordinary metal doors have a third class of protection against burglaries, and products reinforced with crossbars and platbands do belong to banking protection;
• In the manufacture of steel doors, mineral wool is used as a filler. This material has unique characteristics, so doors with such a filler are warm, fireproof, soundproof and non-toxic;

• Any type of finish is available, be it veneer, lining or stone;
• Maximum long service life;
• Vandal-resistant, damage-resistant, impact-resistant.

Flaws:

• In many interiors, such a door looks bulky;
• The weight of the door leaf is from 100 to 250 kg;
• According to the type of opening, they can only be hinged;
• A good steel door will cost a significant amount.

Made of plastic

Advantages:

• Functional. The range of their application is the widest, since they perfectly tolerate both humidity and heat, and have high burglary resistance. Such doors will serve for a long time in the kitchen, in the bathroom, in the office and even on the balcony;
• The basis of the doors is a light and corrosion-resistant metal-plastic or aluminum frame;
• Beautiful appearance. All types of finishes are available for plastic doors, so do not be afraid that they will look like doors at the entrance to a supermarket. Even standard models are distinguished by an elegant and simple design, and on an individual order, the manufacturer will produce an interior decoration in the desired style;

• Easy to clean, not afraid of moisture, therefore ideal for kitchens, bathrooms and utility rooms;
• Noiseless. Many plastic doors have a "smart" closing mechanism that allows them to close smoothly, without popping;
• Plastic doors can be of any complexity and different opening mechanisms are available to them - from sliding to telescopic;
• An insulating layer is not required. PVC structures have air chambers, which are responsible for sound insulation and heat preservation in the room;
• Sealed;
• Durable.

Flaws:

• Plastic is soft in structure and easily damaged. It may have scratches and dents from impacts;
• The protective decorative coating does not prevent the plastic from becoming cloudy over time, turning yellow and becoming nondescript;
• Settling dust and dirt eat into the material over the years, and it cannot be washed off without aggressive chemicals;
• Easily flammable and releases toxins.

From glass

Advantages:

• Durable. Modern production technologies make it possible to use different types of glass: tempered, acrylic, triplexes. These materials are difficult to break even intentionally, and the protective film, if damaged, will not allow fragments to scatter around;
• Doors of almost all opening mechanisms are made of glass;
• This is an original design solution that not only decorates the room, but also helps to visually enlarge it;

• Glass does not have to be transparent, other options are available: frosted, tinted, patterned, mirrored, colored, stained glass;
• Provide excellent sound insulation;
• They are not afraid of water, therefore they are suitable for all types of premises;
• Fireproof;
• Durable.

Flaws:

• Not suitable for rooms with a small area;
• High price;
• Ordinary fittings are not suitable for glass doors, and specialized fittings are many times more expensive;
• Complex structures are heavy;
• Installation requires the participation of professionals;
• Any dirt is visible on the glass surface, so they have to be washed very often.

How to choose?

Choosing good interior doors is a responsible undertaking. Their installation and dismantling take time and finances, so it is important to make a choice in favor of a high-quality, reliable and easy-to-use product the first time.

And in order to minimize possible mistakes worth taking on board advice and recommendations of professionals in the field of repair and design:

• The first thing to do for anyone who is thinking about which interior doors are best to put in an apartment or a private house is right evaluate the functionality of the premises, at the border of which a door is required. In places with high humidity, it is worth refraining from wooden products, in rooms with high traffic, doors with high-quality fittings should be installed, in children's rooms only doors made of natural materials or corresponding to GOST can be installed.

• The second important step is correct measurements. It is necessary to measure at least two, and ideally three points along the width and height of the doorway. It is also important to measure the depth (wall thickness) in order to understand whether extensions are needed and what width.
• The door leaf must be purchased with a suitable box. Replacing the box and jambs is very important, as it helps to avoid distortions and problems during operation in the future. In this case, the box (frame) must be wider than the thickness of the door.
• Door thickness- an important indicator that characterizes its insulating qualities.

The thicker the door, the more likely it is to perform its thermal and sound insulation functions perfectly.

• opening mechanism plays an important role. A large space allows you to install doors of any type, but narrow rooms, for example, Khrushchev corridors, require compact solutions - cassette, compartment or folding canvases. Internal steel doors, like external ones, are most effective with a swing mechanism that opens “on itself”, since they are more difficult to knock out and damage in any way.
• Design features of doors It's not just a matter of aesthetics. In some cases, non-standard solutions are simply needed. So, for pantries and utility rooms, doors with a ventilation grill are recommended so that things do not get a musty smell, and in old houses with a ceiling height of 3-4 meters, doors with a transom are needed (a fixed part of the structure that is built on top of the door, visually making it higher ) to balance proportions.

• It is also important to pay attention to materials from which the door is made, the presence and quality of the filler, the weight of the structure, the type of finish, the insulating properties (whether it retains heat, tightness, blocks noise).
• Deserves special attention fittings especially when choosing glass doors. It must be of high quality, properly installed and, if necessary, easily replaced, since its service life is only 5-10 years, while the door leaf itself can last more than 30.
• Study of components and technical documentation for compliance with GOST, safety and guarantees will not take much time, but it will save you from many problems in the future.
• Design doors must match the prevailing style in the interior.

How to choose the size?

When choosing the size of interior doors, it is important to make accurate measurements, taking into account possible changes before installing them (laying tiles, porcelain stoneware, laminate and other floor coverings that will raise the floor level by 1 or more centimeters; widening the doorway).

The door leaf standard in height is 200 cm. This corresponds to doorways in typical buildings, taking into account the installation of the frame and trim. Measurements are made at two points along the slopes and one in the center. If the house has high ceilings and as a result of measurements it turns out that the height of the opening is more than 250 cm, it is necessary to install a transom. At a height of more than 210 cm, it will be necessary to install wide trim, and it will be problematic to “squeeze” standard doors with a box into the opening below 203 cm. You will need to cut the door leaf or make a small drink in the opening.

The width of interior doors depends on the type of room. It can vary between 50-90 cm, with the narrowest doors installed in separate bathrooms and pantries, and the widest doors in bedrooms and living rooms.

Classic solutions involve choosing a door leaf 7-14 cm narrower than the opening. That is, with a width of 67-73 cm, a door leaf of 60 cm is needed, with 87 - 80 and beyond.

According to the width, the doors are divided into single-leaf (from 50 to 80 centimeters), one-and-a-half (80-120 cm), double-leaf or double-leaf (from 120 cm, while the leaves can be the same in width or different sizes).

The third required parameter is the thickness of the wall. If it is more than 7 centimeters, the door must be equipped with extensions. Dobors are planks framing the doorway in the event that the thickness of the wall turned out to be greater than the thickness of the box.

The extensions are made from the same material as the box and canvas.

What is included?

In the accompanying documents for the interior door, the complete set of the product must be indicated. Some of the elements required for assembly may not be included in the kit, and you will have to buy them yourself.

The complete set depends on the type of doors, design features and the opening mechanism.

A set of standard swing single-leaf and double-leaf doors, deaf or open, includes:

• door frame;
• Shield (canvas)

• platbands;
• Fittings: door hinges and handles, latches are a plus for double doors. Handles are of two types - knobs and rotary. Knobs are round, cone-shaped, square, concave double handles, which come in 4 types: stationary, swivel with a latch, swivel with a lock, swivel with a lock. Push - narrow, L-shaped handles, opened by pressing down. Also can be with a latch and a lock.

Additional elements for swing doors:

• Dobory;
• Transom;
• Thresholds.

Accessories for sliding doors, including sliding doors, radius, telescopic structures:

• Door shields (2 or more);
• Guides (with top or bottom rail);
• Sliding system (carriages): rollers, thrust mechanisms, bearings, mounting plates;
• Metal cassette (needed to hide the canvases in the wall when the device is assembled);
• Accessories.
• In some cases - antithresholds.

Folding door kit includes:

• Door frame;
• Platbands and dobors if necessary;
• Long side guides;
• Short guide (upper or lower);

• From two lamellas (shields that make up an accordion door or a book);
• Fasteners (clips, screws, gaskets);
• Roller Mechanism:
• Stoppers (stops).
• Door handles, latches, hinges.

The assembly of roto doors (rotary) is carried out from the following elements:

• door frame;
• Unique swing-out mechanism: track with groove, swivel joint with roller, upper and lower arms, top rail with carriage, bottom rail;
• platbands;
• Fittings;
• "Smart" antithreshold.

Color selection

There are no strict rules for choosing the color of interior doors. However, they occupy a fairly large area in the interior, and it is difficult to make them invisible, so an unsuccessfully chosen color can become an extra element in the stylistic composition of the room.

To prevent this from happening, experienced designers have developed a number of effective recommendations for selecting the color of interior doors:

• Palette of natural shades. For many interiors there is nothing better than naturalness. The color of natural wood, as it is, even if it is just a veneer finish, satisfies the requirements of classic interiors, some ethnic and modern trends, eco-styles close to nature. Support the aspiration modern interiors conciseness and functionality can be achieved with the help of deaf designs of different shades (beige, ivory, walnut, graphite, cappuccino), and the craving for luxury in a historical style will be satisfied by aged canvases in shades of expensive woods (cherry, mahogany, wenge, mocha, teak) and with complex decor (gilded patina, stained-glass windows, laser cutting).

• Warm colors in a warm interior. In order not to miss and not disturb the harmony in cozy interior From warm and eye-pleasing shades, it is worth choosing the color of the interior door on the same warm spectrum. It can be red, orange and yellow of different saturation, ocher, baked milk, mustard pear, walnut, brown, some green colors. It goes well with the warm color of the "golden" fittings.
• Here you can also note pastel colors.(peach, powdery, pistachio and others). With the same color temperature as red or yellow, they have less saturation, but also harmoniously fit into the overall interior composition.
• Cold tones for cold interiors. Such shades are characteristic of Gothic, Romanesque, Scandinavian interiors and contemporary minimalism, loft, techno. Blue, gray, cool white work great here, dark colors, plexiglass, acrylic, plexiglass elements, chrome and mirror surfaces, silver fittings.

• Use of contrasting shades. White looks great on black, and black sets off white. This rule can be used when choosing dark doors under a light floor (cherry wood and light gray porcelain stoneware, black teak and white laminate), and vice versa (dark walnut parquet and white doors).
• Universal color. Using the basic palette, it is important to correctly position the color spots in the room, but due to the successful combination of these colors, the task is greatly simplified. The base includes: white, gray, light lemon, terracotta, cream, sand, beige, coffee with milk, pearl, pure wood color, lilac, light pink, mint, pale blue, swamp green.

• Doors in the color of skirting boards. A common European method is the selection of materials of the same color. It also has a reverse technique - the use of contrasting colors.
• Under the color of the walls. This technique works great in rooms where the color of the walls is the same. Doors become less flashy, and the overall look of the room is more harmonious.

Under the color of the coating on the floor. The floor covering occupies a significant part of the room, and it is not so difficult to select a similar color spot on the wall. Especially interesting is the combination of the same colors, but different textures.

• Under furniture. A furniture group can also become a color fulcrum, the main thing is to correctly determine the prevailing shade if the furniture is not plain or assembled from different items in the same style.
• under window frames. This is the most elementary but effective method. The only condition is that the window frames should be visible through the curtains.

Otherwise, the color of the doors will have to be matched to the blinds or curtains, and changing the window decor will be problematic.

Well-known manufacturers and customer reviews

Many people believe that Italian doors are a priori of better quality than Chinese "consumer goods" or domestic products, not suspecting that the fittings for these doors are made at Chinese factories from Russian steel, and the wood was purchased from Russian forestry.

There is no unequivocal leader in the list of manufacturers, but there are manufacturing countries whose products have been time-tested and are considered to be of high quality and reliable:

• Germany. For many, the name of this country is a symbol of reliability, durability and excellent quality, and the German concerns Hörmann and ComTür confirm this truism. In the product line of these manufacturing giants, you can find doors for every taste, but such a pleasure will cost a lot.
• Japan. This country, in addition to the impeccable properties of products, is also characterized by sophistication, originality and laconic elegance. Japanese collections are rich in unobtrusive decor, sliding mechanisms, products for small spaces. If the apartment needs a sliding module or the minimalist design lacks shojo-style doors, you should definitely look for them among Japanese manufacturers, which are still few on the Russian market.

• Spain. This country is a flagship in many industries. Spanish interior doors are produced in different styles, from classic to modern performance, and 100% meet expectations, whether it is a steel monolith to protect valuables in the house or lightweight doors for the bedroom. Products from Luvipol and Fineza Puerta factories are especially fond of in Russia.
• Russia. Apartment interior doors of domestic production are in no way inferior to European ones. Often, with a similar quality, these are also budget options, since raw materials for the manufacture of materials are not exported from other countries and are cheaper for the manufacturer. Among the large number of finished products, there are options for the "cheap and cheerful" category, and products of the middle price category, and elite premium doors. It is worth paying attention to the companies "Volkhovets", "Art Deco", "Sofya", "Matador", and the recently expanded production plant "Guardian".

Ideas and novelties of design

Modern designers offer new items in the following categories.

Style

Decorating a room in a specific style is a great solution to enliven the interior. As the dominant direction, you can choose a historical style, ethnic or modern.

Historical style interesting avant-garde with its tendency to bright contrasts. It welcomes extraordinary combinations and bold colors. For this purpose, wooden, and plastic, and glass doors are suitable. different colors and designs.

It is also worth paying attention to the solid and restrained beautiful Victorian style, extravagant modern, democratic eclecticism, dynamic expressionism, which gives complete freedom for creativity, comfortable and functional constructivism, most suitable for Khrushchev and small apartments, the richness of art deco, in which the door can become the highlight of the whole composition.

ethnic styles help to create a unique color in the room. Here, experiments with the design of doors will come in handy. English, Russian, French Provence and Scandinavian styles are the right environment for traditional swing doors made of wood with different types of finishes. Veneer, decoupage, and transoms in different shades of precious metals will be appropriate.

Asian styles suggest light sliding and folding structures, in the oriental and Egyptian, a screen door or fabulous curtains instead of a blank canvas will have to be in place.

African, Mediterranean and Moroccan dispose to laconic rough designs made of natural materials.

Modern styles - expanse for creativity and experimentation.

grunge- this is a copied classic, but with cheaper and more modern materials, the cult of accessibility of materials dominates in contemporary, so the definition of "simple and tasteful" can be considered a synonym for style.

Loft is the realm of industrialism, space and contrasts, for example, the combination of glass doors with brickwork or concrete.

Minimalism is dominated by cream tones, simple textures and the obligatory bright accent that expresses individuality. A bright door can become such an accent.

kitsch and pop art- this is contrast and symbolism - the door can be made of red plastic or with the image of an idol of past years.

Techno and high-tech- this is the dominance of the latest materials, glass and metal structures, chrome surfaces, smooth and clear lines. Acrylic door with chrome handles - hit the mark.

Form

Classic swing doors are increasingly replacing beautiful and non-standard designs: arched doors, semicircular transoms, folding structures, saloon doors.

Material and texture

Novelties of interroom doors practically do not do without glass. Decor, panels, various inserts are made from it. All-acrylic or plexiglass canvases are very popular.

Clear glass doors are great for the living room, while matte doors can be installed in more intimate spaces.

Decor

Experiments with door lighting, molding, unusual fittings (enamel and chrome handles, brass products, imitation of bronze, gold and silver), laser cutting, airbrushing, stained glass elements are welcome.

Modern options in the interior

It is not difficult to introduce market novelties of interior doors into the interior. At the same time, the statement that all rooms in the apartment should have the same doors is already outdated. Today you can use laconic budget doors in the pantry and stylish design solutions in the bedroom.

Steel doors of Premium and Lux ​​class with natural veneer finish are perfect for an office. In the children's room, it is reasonable to install canvases that are interesting in color and texture, but resistant to damage. Creative and fashionable now will help transform the kitchen sliding doors from plexiglass.

Chic rebate doors are also available for non-standard sizes of rooms and doorways. For a private house, doors to order according to individual sizes from different materials and with variable opening mechanisms, from hinged to telescopic, are relevant.

And in a compact Khrushchev it is most convenient to install cassette doors in all rooms, including a wardrobe niche in the wall.

What material is better to choose interior doors? The answer to this question awaits you in this video.

Interroom doors are one of the important elements of the interior, they help to form a single interior space and emphasize its integrity. In addition, door structures separate rooms from each other, retain heat and prevent the spread of sounds.

But how to choose interior doors so that they are beautiful, functional and practical? How to choose canvases that will successfully fit into the chosen style of interior and will not undermine the family budget? What material guarantees that the door structures will serve long time and please with its aesthetic appearance? To answer all these questions, it is necessary to determine the types of interior doors by material and consider their pros and cons.

door leaf material

During operation, a considerable load is placed on the door structures, therefore, wear-resistant natural and artificial materials are used for their manufacture:

• wood;

Let's take a closer look at all these materials: their pros and cons, as well as what material to choose.

Solid wood canvases are beautiful, strong and durable. They provide good heat and sound insulation, but are afraid of changes in humidity and temperature. In addition, this type of doors has a significant disadvantage - a large weight, which makes it impossible to use them in combination with sliding, folding, rotary systems.

The middle price segment of the market is occupied by doors made of MDF - fibreboard based on natural resins. This interior door material has high moisture and heat resistance, is resistant to mechanical stress, and is not affected by mold fungi.

Door leafs of the economy segment are produced on the basis of chipboard. This material is made from sawdust and shavings impregnated with formaldehyde resins. Such doors are heavier than MDF products, less resistant to moisture and temperature changes.

Criterias of choice

Which canvases to give preference to - traditional or modern materials? Which doors are suitable for a sliding system? How to choose the right door structures for the bathroom and toilet? The answer to these questions depends on what material you have chosen for the manufacture of door panels.

The abundance of offers on the interior door market can make even a prepared buyer confused. Therefore, when making a choice, it is important to understand what factors have a decisive influence on the selection and purchase of door structures.

The main criteria for choosing interior doors are beautiful appearance, good consumer qualities, opening method and price category. Consider how each of these factors is related to the material of the door leaf.

Aesthetic characteristics

The harmonious combination of the selected doors with the overall design is one of the most important factors. Therefore, it is important to choose the best option for the design and shade of door panels.

Veneered MDF door structures are distinguished by the greatest variety of design and color variations. In the assortment of the Porta Prima factory, such canvases are represented by several hundred models. The veneered coating is distinguished by high aesthetic qualities and outwardly almost indistinguishable from solid wood.

Solid wood is an environmentally friendly and beautiful material with an original texture. For the manufacture of doors, precious woods are used - oak, beech, ash, walnut, cherry, as well as exotic options - wenge, mahogany, zebrano, merbau. Such products look solid and impressive.

Chipboard sheets are most often finished with a laminated film. This is a budget type of coating, however, the aesthetic properties of the laminate are inferior to veneer.

Consumer qualities

Resistance to mechanical stress, water and hot steam - these are the mandatory requirements that high-quality interior doors must meet. After all, according to the rules of interior design, canvases of the same design and color should be installed in all rooms of an apartment or house. Therefore, when choosing a material for a door structure, pay attention to its resistance to operation in conditions of high humidity.

Veneered blocks based on MDF panels can be safely installed in bathrooms and toilets. These products are resistant to such negative external factors as high humidity and temperature.

Chipboard-based doors are not designed for long-term exposure to temperature changes and do not have high moisture resistance. Experts do not advise installing them in rooms with high humidity.

Opening method

The most popular option is traditional swing structures. The canvas is held in a vertical position due to the loops and opens from itself or towards itself, depending on the chosen opening side.

For hinged door blocks, canvases made of any materials are suitable, however, due to the large weight of solid wood doors, not two, but three door hinges are usually used to install them. In addition, it is necessary to select fittings made of high-strength material, designed for significant mechanical loads.

Sliding and rotary door systems today are increasingly replacing swing door blocks. However, sliding and rotary mechanisms are designed only for not too heavy webs. They can be completed with doors based on MDF or chipboard.

Price categories

Cost is one of the most important factors influencing the choice of door leaf. After all, the repair budget is always limited to certain limits.

The most expensive doors are made of solid wood. The high price makes them inaccessible to most buyers.

The middle price category includes MDF-based canvases lined with natural or artificial veneer. In appearance, such doors are in no way inferior to solid wood products, but are much cheaper. According to experts, this explains the consistently high consumer demand for veneered door structures.

Chipboard sheets are popular due to the lowest cost. However, they have a significant disadvantage - a short service life, which reduces their consumer value.

What door material to choose?

Based on the totality of all three selection criteria, the palm belongs to veneered doors based on MDF panels. They have an aesthetic appearance and excellent performance, are inexpensive and unpretentious in care. Therefore, when choosing which material it is better to buy an interior door from, most buyers prefer MDF door structures coated with natural or artificial veneer.

The basis of such doors is a frame made of glued solid coniferous wood. It is faced with MDF panels and veneered with natural or artificial veneer. To protect against moisture, scratches and abrasion decorative cladding coated with moisture resistant non-toxic varnish. If not a solid shield is used as a frame, but a hollow frame, then the voids are filled with honeycomb cardboard or polystyrene foam boards.

Natural veneer: pros and cons

Natural veneer is the thinnest cut of wood, it has a unique pattern and shade. Therefore, among the doors with natural veneer coating, no two products are the same.

Canvases with natural veneer retain the energy of natural wood. For this they are highly appreciated by fans of eco-friendly interiors. And a wide selection of shades and textures of the decorative coating allows you to fit door structures into any design solution.

Maintainability can also be attributed to the advantages of natural veneer. Chips, scratches and cracks on the surface of the canvases can be restored, returning the products to an attractive appearance. This will eliminate the need to spend significant money on the purchase of new interior doors.

Artificial veneer: advantages and disadvantages

Artificial veneered coating is a durable, environmentally friendly material with high wear resistance. Artificial coating imitates natural wood with 100% accuracy, it does not fade or crack during operation. And the price of doors with artificial veneer is lower than analogues with natural materials.

Faux veneer can reproduce the pattern and color of any type of wood, including rare and exotic varieties. Therefore, such canvases are highly valued by those who want to create a unique interior by spending reasonable money.

The disadvantages of artificial veneer include the fact that it cannot be repaired in case of damage. However, the high strength of the coating minimizes the risk of severe scratches, cracks and chips.

Varieties of artificial veneer

Two types of artificial veneer are used for finishing door panels:

• fine-line;
• nanoflex.

Fine-line veneer is a decorative film made of polypropylene, natural wood fibers and a coloring pigment. It has high plasticity, resistant to temperature changes and moisture.

The nanoflex coating is based on decorative Japanese parchment with a polymer layer. The alternation of matte and glossy areas creates a three-dimensional effect, thanks to which it accurately reproduces the texture and pattern of natural wood.

Both types of artificial veneer do not contain formaldehyde, heavy metals, chlorine and other toxic substances. These are environmentally friendly Decoration Materials approved for residential use.

Glazing options

A variety of types of glass are used as glass inserts for interior doors:

• transparent;
• matte;
• color;
• tinted;
• embossed;
• mirror.

The choice of glazing option depends on the overall design decision and personal preferences. To give the canvases a unique look, glass is decorated with engraving, artistic sandblasting, photo-printed images.

To eliminate the risk of injury in case of accidental glass breakage, the Porta Prima factory offers door leafs with triplex and duplex glass. These glass inserts are characterized by increased mechanical strength, and in case of damage, the glass does not shatter into sharp fragments, but simply cracks.

How to check the quality of interior door material

To check how high-quality lumber was used in the manufacture of doors, expert advice will help:

• Knock on the doors. A dull sound is a sign of a solid construction with high heat and noise insulating characteristics, and a sonorous echo indicates the presence of voids and poor sound and heat insulation.
• Examine each canvas on both sides. There should be no glue stains, scuffs or chips on the surface.
• Measure the diagonals of each canvas. For high-quality products, the difference in diagonals does not exceed 1 mm.
• Inspect products from the end. They must be perfectly even. Deviations indicate that improperly dried lumber was used in production.

The presence of at least one sign is a reason to refuse to buy the doors of this trademark. They are most likely made from cheap, uncertified materials, which means they will fail quickly.

How to check the quality of decorative coating?

High-quality veneer has a smooth smooth surface, without roughness and foreign inclusions. When pressed, it should not leave the slightest trace. The presence of errors in the finishing coating is a sign of a violation of production technology. And this means that during operation the veneer can crack or peel off.

Be sure to smell the doors before buying, they should not emit unpleasant odors. Harsh "chemical" aromas indicate the use of toxic paints and varnishes that can be dangerous to human health.

Also inspect the glass inserts, they should not have inclusions, bubbles and grease stains. The surface of the glazing must be perfectly even and smooth, and the glass itself must be firmly fixed in the grooves.

Where to order high-quality veneered doors?

A good choice would be the doors of a major manufacturer who values ​​​​his reputation and carefully controls the quality of products. The production facilities of the Porta Prima factory are equipped with modern automated equipment, so the door leaves have an ideal geometry. For the production of doors, only high-quality certified raw materials are used, and the products themselves undergo multi-stage control.

Another plus of serial production is a huge variety of models. This allows you to easily choose door blocks for any style of interior - classic, modern, minimalism, loft, art deco and others. All popular models are always in stock, so you can buy and install door structures as soon as possible.

Well, forgive me for being direct, but about 95% of people who are faced with the choice of interior doors actually do not know anything about them. Indeed, well, what's so difficult, and if you want to thoroughly understand the types, models, prices, then why not ask the Internet for help.

Many people think so, and they are wrong. Do you know why? Because the vast majority of sites have a selling - by no means informational - character. The maximum that you will be taught is to choose a door solely from the position of external attractiveness. Basically, if you need beautiful shell, you can stop there. The real owner will definitely dig deeper, because he knows that the external gloss can dissolve in a couple of months. We want to teach you a different - expert - approach to choosing an interior door, and as an intrigue, try to take a short test to check the level of your knowledge in this area.

Having answered at least 4 questions correctly, you can not be afraid that some irresponsible seller will deceive you and give out a cheap, poorly processed design for an expensive moisture-resistant canvas.

You will find answers to the test questions in the material below.

If you have problems with the choice, you doubt the size or materials, you cannot decide on your own which version of interior doors is better - contact the online store of interior doors "V Dom". Experts with extensive experience will definitely suggest the right solution.

Inexpensive doors remain one of the most popular among the population and commercial structures.

To learn how to distinguish quality products from doors made "in the garage", let's sort it out in order, examining the two main components of the price: the type of construction and the type of exterior finish.

The inexpensive segment is represented by three types of structures: panel, milled and tsargovye. Each of them has already been tested by time and has its own strengths and weaknesses.

Panel doors

Smooth panel doors are the cheapest available on the market. Consists of a frame and two sheets of MDF. The frame is usually made from pine timber. MDF cover gives the frame rigidity and stability geometric dimensions. This is the simplest and therefore the cheapest design. The service life of such a product will depend on how the frame is made and what thickness the MDF has. If the canvas is strong and monolithic, then its geometry will not change, the gaps will not go away over time, and the canvas will not touch the box, therefore, there is less chance of peeling the outer coating.

There are no special ways to check the quality of the design in the store. Since cheap doors are bought quite often, you can find a lot of reviews about products in this category on the Internet. Be sure to check them out. This will save you from buying a door that will not last long.

The most inexpensive panel doors are made with melamine paper coating - these are the so-called laminated doors. This material has no relief and vaguely resembles natural wood. In order to somehow improve the design, glass inserts of various shapes are made in a smooth canvas.

Panel door with glued-in glass with eco-veneer trim

But there are absolutely smooth doors that look very stylish and no frills. The quality and beauty of the outer coating are just the characteristics of such doors that attract buyers. Usually these are doors with eco-veneer or other modern films facing. To slightly diversify the minimalistic design, they use decorations in the form of metal moldings.

Another trend - a metal edge, will help to get away from the main drawback of panel doors. Basically, the destruction of their outer coating begins precisely from the edge.

Panel interior door with aluminum edge

Milled doors

Smooth doors are not interesting for everyone, so manufacturers began to look for ways to make the product not only durable, but also outwardly attractive. For example, reliefs. The easiest way to get them is to mill a smooth web. Depending on the depth of milling, some improvement of the conventional frame structure will be necessary. This can be achieved in two ways:

• Using thicker MDF;
• A bookmark under the MDF in the places of milling additional bars.

Milled door with classic design under white PVC film

In fact, milled doors are varieties of panel doors, because. have the same monolithic base (frame and two sheets of MDF), only usually more durable and beautiful. As a coating for such doors, manufacturers use almost all modern film materials, but not on a paper basis, because. the latter cannot be "pulled" onto the relief. In the inexpensive segment, you should pay attention to doors with PVC film cladding.

Tsargovye or prefabricated canvases.

Tsargovye doors- that's a completely different story. The canvas consists of parts that are assembled on ties and tongues. But their main advantage lies not in this, but in the fact that each part is wrapped before assembly facing material separately, thus, the web has no edges and visible joints. And this means that nothing will peel off and moisture will not get into the inner layers of the MDF.

All three web designs have internal cavities. To improve performance, these cavities need to be filled with something. The most inexpensive doors use honeycomb cardboard. At first glance, a simple, cheap material, but with its own advantages:

• It does not allow MDF sheets to sag as a result of pressing (honeycombs with a cell diameter of 45 mm have a strength of 500gr / sq.cm);
• Holds sound: if you evaluate sound insulation on a 5-point scale, cardboard can be put a solid three;
• Reduces the price of goods;
• Virtually no weight added to the canvas.

In more expensive canvases, insulators in the form of plates are used. The material is more expensive, but also more interesting in its properties. Low thermal conductivity is added to good sound insulation. Doors with such filling are much better in their characteristics.

Attention! To understand what type of filling is used by the manufacturer, knock on the door sample. If the sound resonates, as in a drum, then honeycombs are used. A dull and quiet sound, a sign of the use of a high-quality insulator.

And yet, if the manufacturer claims that he uses plates to fill the internal cavities, we recommend that you ask for certificates for this material. cheap material may contain harmful additives that will "radiate".

Types of exterior finishes

The choice of finishing material in the inexpensive segment must be approached with particular care. This is due to the fact that for about the same money you can buy doors that are very different in quality.

The choice is usually between different types of film coverings, the most inexpensive smooth doors with Fineline veneer veneer, and entry-level painted doors.

Let's start with films:

Films based on PVC

Appeared on the market one of the first. Very durable, they are difficult to scratch, can be washed even with the means. Initially, they were not very similar to natural wood and looked cheap. Now they have learned how to make films with a very attractive pattern and relief. We advise you to take a closer look at the now popular plain films that imitate painting.

Doors with glossy effect PVC film cladding

Some companies are trying to replace polyvinyl chloride with more modern polypropylene, arguing the choice with the toxicity of the former. There is an opinion that PVC in its normal state releases harmful chlorine into the atmosphere. In fact, this is nothing more than a marketing ploy. The fact is that the polymer really “fonite” with toxic hydrogen chloride, but only in the process of combustion, or when it is in a state of fine dust, which takes place only in factories where the material is produced and processed.

NB: it is not the polymer that is toxic, but the substances used for decoration: dyes, plasticizers for embossing, bleaches, etc. d.

Polypropylene (PP) films

Used more widely. It costs a little more than PVC, because it is more advertised. It goes on sale under different names:

• Acrylate;
• Siplex;
• Cortex;
• Nanotex.

They are polymers with identical composition. Unlike PVC:

• More modern - innovative;
• With high accuracy repeat the pattern of natural wood;
• More expensive.

Tip: When choosing between PP or PVC flooring, pay attention to thickness and aesthetics. The first criterion characterizes the strength of the product according to the principle "where it is thin, it breaks there." The second is expressed in a variety of textures, reliefs, shades: most companies are trying to expand the range in this way. As a result, each door looks different, although they have the same finishes and do not differ much in price.

How PVC and PP films are applied

The canvas is placed in a special chamber with a vacuum press, previously lubricated with synthetic-based glue. A film is laid on the surface. The camera creates the necessary conditions to initiate the diffusion process. As a result, a very strong connection is formed - in fact, the canvas and the coating become one. The advantage of polymers is that they stretch well, so they can be lined with embossed surfaces. Inexpensive milled doors are covered with just such films.

Recommendations: Of the pronounced shortcomings, we will name one - the vulnerability of the door in the places of butt joints of film coatings. Therefore: be sure to see how the door is made, how the joints of the coating look. Ask what the edge is made of, and if there is glass, pay attention to the presence of a seal.

Laminated doors

Now, when talking about laminated doors, everyone is talking about the cheapest doors with paper trim. But in fact, there are different options for this coverage. They differ in the number of layers and have unequal strength.

The most budgetary coating option is melamine paper. First, a pattern is printed on it. For greater stability, the base is impregnated with resins and covered with a protective layer. Doors with such a coating can only be considered as a temporary option.

An improved version of lamination is the use of laminatin. Film production technology looks something like this:

• The paper is glued in 2 layers;
• A drawing is applied to the surface (printed out);
• Treated with special protective compounds;
• Apply to the non-woven substrate in the process of heating under high pressure.

The non-woven substrate allows you to apply the material not only on flat surfaces, but also to bend around certain radii. This method of finishing has one minus: the thicker the material, the worse it bends. Unlike PVC and PP films, which are applied in a vacuum, it is impossible to cover the relief surfaces of panels with laminate, which imposes restrictions on the design of door panels.

In general, doors with such a coating should be inexpensive and resistant to household damage, but again, be sure to check the thickness of the material and the edge before buying.

Finish films

Otherwise, they are called films with a finish effect on a thick paper base. A pattern imitating natural wood, stone, minerals is applied to a flat or textured surface by printing. To protect against external factors, the surface is treated with resin. Lacquer is applied as the last layer.

Due to the low cost and low mechanical strength, such coatings are used to decorate cheap canvases. The advantage of the finish film is their maintainability: if a defect appears on the surface, it is easy to remove it and stick a new one, thereby updating the design.

Ecoveneer

One of the most popular and modern coatings. Eco-veneer is different in cost and quality, it is produced in Europe, Japan and Russia. As they say in the brochures, in order to make the synthetic film as similar as possible to natural wood, even to the touch and in relief, natural wood fibers are added to it. Those. take wood waste, crushed, bound with a polymer, rolled several times with a press with the desired relief, painted and an eco-veneer is obtained.

In practice, eco-veneer is very similar to embossed paper with a polymer layer on the surface. There is a cheap one with a very thin outer layer, which practically does not differ from melamine paper. But accordingly, there is also a high-quality, thick, expensive one. Ecoveneer bends, but does not stretch. This means that there are no milled doors with imitation of panels covered with eco-veneer.

Eco-veneer can only be wrapped, therefore perfect design for the use of this type of finish, the tsar system is considered. As we have said, their advantage is that each element is wrapped separately before assembly. It turns out that there are no edges, and the joints remain inside the web.

Fineline veneer

The most inexpensive of natural materials. We will talk more about its properties later. Here we say that the cost of such material goes beyond budget models. But the simplest panel doors, smooth doors lined with such veneer and varnished, can be bought at a price of 3,000 rubles. Who cares about naturalness with a limited budget - pay attention to such models.

Painted doors.

High-quality painting, like natural veneer, is expensive. But there are inexpensive doors, powder-coated, the cost of which is in the range of 3000 - 4000 rubles. The paint gives a durable, beautiful finish. Moreover, you can paint doors with any relief. But inexpensive technology, within a small budget, involves the use of edges, because. paint only facades. If you liked such a door, be sure to pay attention to how the edge is made.

Even for a small price, you can find beautiful, comfortable and modern doors. And a small price (from 1500 to 4000 rubles), in this case, is not an indicator of poor quality, but is adequate to the cost of the base materials used, finishing and the use of inexpensive processing technologies.

Middle price segment. What to choose veneer or solid?

Traditionally - classification according to 2 key features:

As you have already noticed, all three structural varieties of cheap doors are also present in the middle price segment. Indeed, they are produced using a similar technology, but materials are used at a level higher in terms of strength and wear resistance. An ordinary buyer can distinguish them from models from the “junior” category, for example, by weight. To fill such doors do not use honeycomb cardboard. In the line there are models from solid pine, chipboard, MDF, which do not have cavities inside. They are more massive because they consist of a denser, and therefore heavier material.

To strengthen the tsargovye models, instead of pine, some manufacturers use larch or birch plywood: this will significantly increase the strength of the door, while replacing it will increase the cost slightly.

We will talk about the coatings of structures a little later - now let's figure out which doors are called molded and paneled.

Molded doors

Characteristic signs:

• The bearing function is performed by glass inserts;
• On the sides, the glass is framed with molded wooden racks;
• Very strong laminated glasses are used - as a rule, triplex (two layers of glass glued together with a film);
• Glasses of different colors are used, with a transparent, matte texture, mirror inserts, stained-glass windows, engraving, etching with chemicals, etc.

Options: instead of glass, it is allowed to use a panel or an additional molded rack, which will divide the canvas into 5 segments.

Paneled doors

classic models. Consist of two elements:

• Carrier frame (strapping);
• Panel: internal inserts, the edges of which go inside the frame. The number is different - from 2 to 10 (cloths in the form of a chocolate bar).

Structural parts are made from different materials. The panel is made of MDF or glass for strapping, they take an array and MDF. Covered with high-quality film or natural veneer. The most expensive models in this price category are represented by solid wood designs.

Doors of the middle price segment by type of coating:

• natural veneer;
• Fineline veneer;
• Inexpensive array;
• Enamel.

Natural veneer finish

The most expensive variety on the market. It is time to compare with the properties of the array - in design and moisture resistance. It is a thin slice of wood. Elite varieties and not very valuable materials are used. The most common:

• Ash;
• Anegry;
• Red tree;

Precisely preserves the structure of the array, its pattern and color. Depending on the direction of cutting, it can be radial and tangential.

How is it attached

The veneer is glued to a pre-prepared frame. To obtain a stable connection, the technique of hot pressing in a vacuum environment is used. The last step is to varnish the surface to protect the veneer from sunlight and scratches.

Signs of quality veneer:

• Very smooth surface;
• Chemical odors are present but not overpowering;
• The surface pattern is unique and beautifully matched;
• Toning is uniform without defects.

Fine-line veneer (restored veneer)

Such designs are sold at a price of 3-6 thousand rubles. fineline - the same natural veneer, made by thinly cutting the surface of wood from fast-growing inexpensive species. Popular options:

• Poplar;
• Aspen;
• Maple.

The manufacturing process is reduced to cutting layers, tinting, gluing and re-cutting. In the end, the material looks like a continuous coating with a pattern in the form of longitudinal lines.

Used in the production of inexpensive veneered doors. Of the minuses - low mechanical strength. To enhance the protective functions, the models are covered with a thick layer of varnish.

inexpensive array

In the middle price segment, buyers often prefer 100% solid wood doors. These are mostly paneled canvases. Oak, ash and beech are not available for this money, so the doors are made from the following species:

• Pine, it is varnished, tinted, translucent coatings, wax or paint are very popular
• Pine inside, alder outside. This is done to increase surface hardness and strength;
• 100% alder. Due to the inexpressive pattern of alder, it is often heavily tinted or covered with an opaque coating at all, such as enamel.

The properties of each material will be discussed below.

enameled

One of the most practical and diverse options is used for finishing doors of any of the 5 above listed designs, as well as for expensive models from a natural array.

Advantages:

• The technology provides a very strong mechanical resistance and prevents from any damage occurring in everyday life;
• High moisture resistance and, as a result, the possibility of installation in bathrooms and in the kitchen;
• Wide selection of colors.

On the first two points, enameled doors are superior to their veneered and film counterparts. Under the layer of enamel, the natural texture of the material is not preserved, although this does not detract from the inherent aesthetics. Common decor options are artistic painting with durable paints, filigree patina.

The strength of the doors is ensured by the use of complex technology for applying the composition. The process takes place in the spray booth. Experienced craftsmen are allowed to work.

To summarize the description of the characteristics of the methods of finishing interior doors, a comparative table will help:

Coating type	Laminate	Veneer	Ecoveneer	PVC
Parameters for comparison▼
Environmental friendliness	"4" Depends on the quality of the substance with which the paper is coated	"5" Slightly superior to other options	"4" Depends on the quality of the polymer	"4" The composition contains chloride, but its toxic properties are relative
Strength	"3" (if laminatin is used)	"4"	"4"	"5"
moisture resistance	"3", well protected, but if a defect appears, it will deteriorate	"4", may peel off, but only if the paintwork is damaged	"4", not sensitive to moisture	"5", absolutely moisture resistant
Difficulties of care	"5", wet cleaning is allowed, the relief surface makes it difficult to clean	"4", special care	"5", the difficulties are related to the embossed surface	"5", not susceptible to water and special detergents
Price	The cheapest cover	The tallest	Costs less than veneer	Low price (depending on the type of film)

What to choose, natural veneer or solid wood?

The massif is a strong beautiful wood with all the consequences, and the veneer is only its cut with a thickness of no more than 2 mm, which is glued to inexpensive MDF, chipboard.

The presence of many points of contact forces a comparison between these materials. Veneered doors are just as natural, reproducing the texture of wood with perfect accuracy, therefore, like expensive brothers, they are classics. The designs are similar in surface pattern, in some performance qualities, but have a gap in price, and sometimes quite significant.

If the main selection criterion is the appearance, it is hardly possible to give preference to veneer or solid wood. The layman will hardly notice the difference. This can be done, for example, when comparing the weight of identical structures: veneer is lighter. For interior doors, where anti-vandal protection and strength are not the most important qualities, a small mass is a plus, just like a small price. If we talk about eco-veneer, add moisture resistance and minimal sensitivity to temperature changes to the treasury of bonuses.

As a summary: solid wood and veneer are related textures. If you do not want to overpay, choose inexpensive veneered models. Well, elite oak, wenge or mahogany in its original form - for those who need to match the status.

Doors made of 100% wood. Which array is best?

5 main options:

• Pine;
• Alder;
• Ash;

Conditional distribution of doors from the listed materials according to price segments looks something like this:

• Low: solid pine;
• Medium: solid alder;
• Expensive (elite): solid oak, beech, ash.

Pine

The wood is not dense, loose, with a porous structure, therefore it is light in weight.

Alder

Hardwood is not a valuable breed. Less common than pine, yet it has a wide habitat, so wood is considered affordable and inexpensive. Positive characteristics:

• Not much more expensive than pine;
• Drying technology is not so complicated;
• During the drying process, a smaller percentage of cracking and warping is observed;
• Approximately 20% harder than softwood;
• It is well processed with stains and other compounds due to its high hygroscopicity (for the same reason it is not used in its raw form);
• During operation, due to changes in humidity and temperature, a small stress is created inside, so cracks appear extremely rarely.

Oak

Valuable, expensive breed. It grows slowly, mainly lives in the Caucasus and in the regions of Russia lying on European territory.

Advantages:

• High density (achieved due to the close location of the fibers);
• The surface has a high hardness that increases with age;
• Provides products with mechanical strength, beauty and durability.

The disadvantages of the rock are associated with high hygroscopicity. Doors are covered with protective compounds and are practically not used in their raw form. Neglect of the rules of operation, especially if the drying technology has been violated, the wood will crack.

Dense rock conducts sound and heat well. Such doors should not be taken into account if you want to achieve perfect silence and thermal insulation (standard requirements for entrance doors, therefore, thermal break technology is used to increase the insulation level).

Ash

Peculiarities:

• On durability, hardness has surpassed indicators of an oak;
• Shows high flexibility and elasticity;
• More moisture resistant;
• growing faster;
• Cheaper than oak.

Wood is negatively affected by the atmosphere, under the influence of the sun, water, winds it is destroyed, however, these criteria must be taken into account when designing entrance doors, therefore, we do not consider them as a minus.

Beech

In terms of hardness, elasticity, density, it has similar indicators with elite oak. Due to its homogeneous structure, it lends itself well to processing - polishing, grinding. It turns out a flat, smooth surface without splinters.

Wood has the only drawback - high hygroscopicity (higher than that of ash, oak). Therefore, it is difficult to dry it so as not to cause cracking and warping. Requires special processing and operation in compliance with the main physical indicators. Due to the capricious nature, few manufacturers work with beech.

Which wood is more beautiful:

Pine	Very interesting pronounced pattern with many streaks of contrasting color. In order not to violate the beauty, colorless formulations are used for protection. Pine for some European design schools - the standard option
Alder	Monotony, inexpressiveness of the picture is associated with barely distinguishable growth rings and rays. Suitable for tinting, enamel finishing, which also reduces its hygroscopicity and increases moisture resistance
Oak	The beauty of the drawing is achieved by large stains. Oak is easy to confuse with ash - the breeds are similar to each other. Therefore, in the production of interior doors are considered relatively interchangeable. Moreover, in some respects, ash compares favorably
Ash	The surface is covered with stains, like oak, but does not have light stripes arranged in a chaotic manner across the growth rings, which is how it differs from its elite counterpart
Beech	Annual rings are pronounced, which appear on the surface in the form of parallel or wavy lines. The wood has a fine texture

The cuts of tree species are unique. On this basis, you can learn to distinguish them from each other. For installation in the homes of our citizens, doors from an array that grows in our country are more suitable. They are superior to imported counterparts in price, because they are cheaper and more adapted to our climate. Some will say - what about the exotic? Examining the demand for these and other designs, we have to admit that the Russians are more willing to install doors made of oak and pine, and are in no hurry to decorate houses, for example, with foreign ebony.

How array characteristics affect the scope:

Criteria	Where and when to use	Varieties
moisture resistance	For installation at the entrance to the kitchen, bathroom	Alder, pine, ash, oak, beech (subject to appropriate processing).
High risk of defects	In a children's room, in an apartment where there are pets	Oak, beech and ash as the most durable
Formation of stable aromas of freshly cut wood	In a country house, in a country house, in an apartment (eco style)	Pine: has a pleasant woody-resinous smell, exudes phytoncides, which have preventive and healing properties
For peace and warmth	In rooms requiring silence and good thermal insulation	Pine is the best, so they are put in saunas
For a spectacular look	At the entrance to the living room, bedroom	The most beautiful texture in oak, ash, pine.
Economical Options	On a limited budget	Pine, alder

How to choose bathroom doors, which doors are afraid of moisture

When choosing methods of protection against moisture, experts take into account that this negative factor affects furnishings in two ways:

• When air humidity changes, wood products tend to come to equilibrium with the environment in terms of this indicator, therefore, they either absorb moisture if the atmosphere is saturated with it, or, on the contrary, give it away if the air is too dry. At the same time, the dimensions of the product itself change, although if the door is made with high quality and the protection is correctly selected, then this does not affect its functionality in any way;
• When the structure is installed next to a water supply point, for example, in the same bathroom. Water droplets often fall on the surface, and in the absence exhaust ventilation, the canvas is covered with dense condensate.

It is easier to deal with the first factor: it is only necessary to foresee where the door will be installed and choose a moisture-resistant model, carefully varnished, enameled or covered with a film. It is worth paying attention to the joints and take a closer look at the ends of the product: if there are defects at the edges, and the upper part is dense left unprotected, they can become conductors of moisture. Over time, the door will swell if production flaws are not eliminated.

Which doors are more suitable for installation in the bathroom - consider the common options:

array	Installation is allowed if the entire canvas is varnished and there are no chips or cracks on the surface. Pine, due to its natural resinousness, is sometimes put not processed at all.
Veneer	Similarly: in the presence of a continuous undisturbed varnish coating, water is not terrible
Film doors	Not always a suitable option, depends on how the joints of the coating are made, the edge and what kind of film
Ecoveneer	Tsargovye doors with high-quality eco-veneer normally tolerate high humidity
PVC	Record holder for moisture resistance if production technologies are not violated
Laminated	Vulnerabilities are the edges, and the coating itself can simply swell
Enamel	The most suitable option for installation in the bathroom

What determines the sound insulation of interior doors

Any door has sound insulation, but they differ in the degree of protection. As a rule, in the production of inexpensive interior doors, this factor is of secondary importance, therefore, in order to reduce the noise level of hollow doors by 5-10 dB, cellular cardboard is used as an insulating gasket. More expensive doors use foamed insulating materials.

Most of all, the glass insert affects the reduction in insulating properties.

!!! This is interesting:Examples of common noise sources and their performance:

Whichever soundproofing option you choose, remember that the level of protection must match or be lower than the soundproofing of walls, ceilings and windows, because it makes no sense to install a “quiet” door to a room with “cardboard” walls.

The formation of a stable isolation cordon is carried out in four directions:

1. The choice of material.
2. The use of a sealant.
3. In the presence of glass inserts - thermal break technology.
4. Achieving a tight fit of the canvas to the box.

If all options have been exhausted, and the sound insulation is insufficient, you can use the so-called “Smart Threshold” of the guillotine type. This device cuts into the lower end of the leaf, and in the closed position of the interior door closes the lower gap.

What they say specifications? In Russian SNiPs there are no standards for soundproofing interior doors. Manufacturers adhere to European standards - 27 dB (according to DIN 4109).

How things really are:

Note that simply by setting the threshold at the input, you will reduce the noise level by 2-3 dB, which is not enough in conditions of strong audibility.

How to determine the quality of the doors in the store - practical advice to the average buyer

We know how important "good" is for the uninformed buyer practical advice from an experienced professional. We offer you a clear step-by-step instruction, where the signs of a low-quality door are outlined point by point.

Let's start with an analysis of the problems that occur in veneered models:

Type of defect	Reasons for the appearance
Defects in the finish	Elements are poorly sanded or sanding was not carried out on every intermediate layer of varnish. The result is bubbles, pores, depressions
Leaks, blemishes. The room smells of chemicals.	Poor quality lacquer used
Elements differ in color, the pattern is ugly	The surface is covered with low-quality veneer with defects
There are differences in the color of the coating on the canvas and at the edges	Edge defects. The technology is broken, because the shade on the entire surface of the structure must match, and the door itself must look like a model from a solid array
There are gaps in the places where the panels are attached, at the glazing beads, near the glasses, the edges do not fit firmly, the parts are loose	Poor build quality
The sample has defects visible to the naked eye: scratches, cracks or other evidence that the canvas has been restored	A fragile veneer was used or the technology was violated during its gluing

What does a bad door look like? from array:

• The geometry is broken: check the dimensions on both diagonals. An error of up to 2 mm is allowed;
• Hairiness due to poor sanding. The presence of protruding fibers, chips are visible in the corners;
• There are small cracks on the array, large gaps are left between the lamellas.

Signs of poor quality painted doors:

• Poor assembly: large gaps appear between the parts, which are especially clearly visible on painted structures. They look like big cracks;
• The facade is different from the edge: for a quality door, all surfaces should be of the same color. Perhaps you are offered a door covered with a film;
• There are unpainted areas. It can be seen that the edges and chips were painted over separately. Sometimes dust in the corners is hidden under a layer of paint.

Don't buy doors covered film, If:

• Already on the sample there are places with a peeling edge;
• The elements of the tsar structures are movable;
• There are large gaps at the junction of parts;
• There are glue smudges on the surface, the seams are crooked, the sealant is not installed or it is glued inaccurately and goes beyond the edges;
• With a little pressure, the canvas sags: this indicates the use of very thin MDF and emptiness inside.

A few more tips on how to choose an interior door:

1. Ask for a cutaway sample so you know what's inside.
2. The upper end, which often remains unprocessed, will tell a lot.
3. Try to estimate the weight of the product to understand whether a solid canvas is used or there is cardboard inside.
4. Carefully examine the surface, look at it from all angles. It should be even, have a uniform color.
5. If the door has a glass insert, ask what kind of glass was used and how it was installed.
6. Try to shake the product a little. If you hear a rattling sound, then the parts are not securely connected to each other. A quality door is a monolith.

We check the quality of components: box, trim, etc.

All elements of the door structure are divided into 3 groups:

• Canvas;
• Fittings;
• Molding.

That is, everything that is outside the canvas refers to molded products. The reliability of all structures directly depends on their quality. What is included? What to look for when buying?

What is called molding:

• box;
• additional timber;
• platbands;
• Capitals, cornice.

Box

The same frame that is installed in the doorway. The holding element, fittings are attached to it, the canvas is hung. On the front of the box, from the edge where the door closes, there is a ledge. This is the porch on which the seal is usually attached. There are 2 types of boxes:

• Ordinary;
• Having a special groove for installing telescopic architraves with doborniks.

The second model is more practical and easier to install, but it costs a little more.

For the ergonomic location of the door in the opening, a hidden box is used. As a result of installation, such a door, as it were, fits into the opening and becomes part of the wall. To enhance the effect, the canvas is pasted over with the same material as the adjacent surfaces. Such a door becomes visible only in the open position.

The material for the production of boxes is chosen taking into account the type of canvas (you can see what it is made of by looking at the end part):

• If it is an array, then the box must be from the same wood;
• If the door is covered with veneer, then the box is constructed in the form of a sandwich, superimposing layers of pine timber, MDF and other durable glued material on top of each other;
• Boxes in inexpensive doors are made of MDF;
• Molding for lightweight structures is calculated specifically for the weight of the product.

Additional timber

Factory door frames have a standard width of 70 mm. Well, if it lies on the entire depth of the opening, which is rare. In most cases, the walls are wider. To increase it to the depth of the opening, they use an additional beam (professionals call it a dobornik).

The structural element is a bar with a rectangular section. The width is selected individually. More often, factories produce doborniki 100, 150, 200 mm. The wizard during the installation process will adjust the width if 20-30 mm turns out to be superfluous.

platbands

Decorative elements. Positioned around the edges installed box. They hide the resulting gaps, mounting foam, fasteners and other elements between the opening and the box. Platbands are of two types:

• Ordinary: standard planks of different widths;
• Telescopic: have a section in the form of a corner. The front part closes the gap between the wall and the box, and the adjacent side goes with a groove into the end part of the box. Sometimes, if the width of the casing is not enough to reach the box, an additional element is inserted between them.

Docking of platbands is carried out in three ways:

• With the help of square sockets;
• Butt, at an angle of 45 degrees;
• Butt, at an angle of 90 degrees.

To enhance the aesthetic effect, the platbands are made convex, carved, decorated with grooves. They are made from the same material as the door itself.

Capitals and cornices

Decorative elements. Give the frame an elegant look. Installed instead of the upper casing. In the lower part, the platbands are installed on heels, logically turning into plinths with a similar design.

We select fittings in accordance with the type of construction and installation method

The range of interior doors would not be so diverse if all structures were installed in one way. Of course, swing options are now considered classic and most common. Many buyers are still forced to deviate from the standards if the installation of a swing model requires additional centimeters of area, and it is sorely lacking. In other cases, the choice of a different design is dictated by aesthetic considerations or the desire to follow fashion.

We offer to find out what methods of installing interior doors exist and which ones are relevant for you. 5 options - doors are:

• Swing;
• Sliding;
• Sliding in the form of a pencil case;
• Folding;
• Roto doors.

swing doors

They have a familiar look - a canvas hung on hinges that are attached to the box. When closed, the canvas fits snugly against the vestibule. Models differ in size and number of valves. Entrance to most rooms is through single doors. For living rooms and spacious halls, an extended doorway and, accordingly, doors with two wings are often used.

The variant and is now used in apartment buildings with different layouts. Since about a meter of free space is required to open the canvas, they are inconvenient to install in small rooms. Still, do not rush to abandon the swing door, if its presence is acceptable, because these models:

• Outperform other designs in terms of sound insulation;
• Able to keep more heat in the room;
• Provide reliable protection against hacking;
• They are mounted on swivel hinges, which, at a low cost, will last for many years.
• You will also need: a handle and a latch, if you need to close it, instead of a latch, a lock and a wrapper

Recently, a minimalist direction has become fashionable in interior design, when they try to unload the environment from unnecessary items. To echo the trends of the times, the designers came up with hidden loops. They remain invisible after installation, allow the canvas to completely merge with the wall, but cost 10 times more than usual.

Sliding doors

Characteristics:

• Models are installed on a sliding mechanism that allows the canvas to move along the wall;
• We save on the handle, hinges, latch. Instead, inexpensive boat handles are needed.
• There are single and double-leaf;
• You can install any furnishings in close proximity to the doorway - nothing will interfere with opening;
• The service life of the sliding mechanism is on average 5 years;

Sliding doors should not be installed if sound insulation is a priority feature of the model. The fittings do not allow to achieve a snug fit of the canvas to the box. The brush seal will slightly correct the situation, but it will still not be possible to achieve the same performance as that of a swing door.

Sliding: installation "in a pencil case" inside the wall

A very profitable way in terms of saving space and at the same time the most time-consuming installation. Installation is carried out on the same mechanism as in conventional sliding structures. When opened, the canvas does not remain in sight, but completely enters a niche in the wall. Outperforms conventional models in terms of noise isolation. The key advantage lies in the impeccable design, but if the fittings fail, the wall will have to be dismantled to replace them.

Folding doors

The canvas consists of two wings, which, when opened, fold like an accordion. Produced in two versions:

• sashes in open form located perpendicular to the doorway;
• The sashes are parallel to the wall.

The first way is cheaper. Mounting is done on hidden hinges. Recommended for rooms with limited space. The disadvantage of the design is the narrowing of the doorway due to the doors placed inside.

The second method is more rational in terms of free space inside the opening, and also approaches the indicators of a swing door in terms of sound insulation. But such a system costs about 20 thousand rubles.

Roto doors

Otherwise, they are called rotary-sliding.

Advantages:

• Models open in both directions;
• Saves a little space

• High price - from 20 thousand rubles;
• Narrowing the effective width of the opening by the width of the web;
• Low level of sound insulation due to the lack of a porch with a seal.

As a summary...

The interior door has long ceased to be just a functional unit in the interior. IN modern canvases a unique artistic meaning and a rational design idea are laid down, which allows them to withstand high humidity, shock, attack by reagents found in detergents.

Nevertheless, consider the main rule - any, even the most expensive and high-quality door, will cease to be it if an amateur had a hand in it. Proper installation is half the success.

Finally, one more piece of advice: a guarantee for a door, a guarantee for fittings and a guarantee for installation - 3 different things. Keep this in mind when you buy and install the structure.

Of course, we have not forgotten about the test proposed at the beginning of the article. We are sure that after reading the material you will be able to answer all the questions, which means that you are no longer afraid of negligent sellers and unscrupulous installers.

Good and comfort to your home!

Materials and photographs for the article were prepared with the support of specialists from the online store of interior doors "V Dom".