Surely, when someone says the word “door”, a picture appears in your mind, depicting a rectangular wooden or iron panel with a handle. You think that surprising guests with a canvas design is very difficult, if not impossible. Of course, you can put a product made of the rarest wood and attach a gold handle to it, but this is unlikely to cause admiration in a person who knows little about it. If there are really few unusual and remarkable things in your house, and you don’t really want to spend your last money on European-quality renovations, then an unusual door is a great solution. We will look at two options that differ in that one of them stands out due to its color, and the second due to its texture.
A bright, colorful interior door is unlikely to make anyone want to enter it or at least attract attention. You must remember that guests will definitely want to look at it from all sides, so it should not have any flaws. A bright door is not just a canvas painted pink or yellow. You can insert colored glass or even stained glass into it. It is suitable for the bathroom and kitchen, as well as for the living room and children's room. The design for a stained glass window can be a simple abstraction, or it can be thematic, it depends on which room you are going to place the structure in. To decorate glass, you can also use special paint and contours, this will make the work easier. The door to the bathroom can be decorated with bath-themed drawings, for example, depicting soap and a washcloth, or using a stained glass window - soap bubbles. You can draw cartoon characters or funny animals on the door to the nursery. If you have a more formal apartment design, then it will be enough to simply cover it with bright paint and, using your imagination, place stripes or patterns in a contrasting color.
Guests will immediately see that you definitely put your hands and effort into this element of the interior, and it was not in vain. This door reeks of creativity; it will not go unnoticed and may even become the main attraction of your home. The classic option is to go to a craft store and purchase various items that could decorate your canvas. These can be artificial flowers, from which you can create a wonderful composition; or it will be thin leather cords with which you literally weave the product; or small toys that can be hung on colorful threads: it all depends on your imagination.
Installation of a door in a wooden opening
Let's look at how to install a metal front door in a wooden house. First of all, you need a clear sequence of actions. The whole process can be divided into four stages.
Preparing the opening
There is one interesting feature. Openings in log houses can be made in two ways. If their places are provided for in the project, then they are carried out during the construction of the house. But you can assemble a completely blind box and then cut the passages with a chainsaw.
If a new opening is being made, then you need to make it 15 cm wider and higher than the door structure. Gaps along the width are necessary for installing the casing, and at the top it will be closed over time by settled crowns.
When replacing an old door with a new one, you need to do the following:
- To remove the canvas from the hatch, you need to open the door wide open and lift it with a crowbar. If the hinges are non-separable, then they are separated from the canvas by unscrewing the screws;
- It is better to first cut the frame into pieces with a saw or grinder, and then remove them using a pry bar; The opening is completely cleared of any remaining fasteners and insulation.
Casing installation
It is also called a pigtail. These are bars installed around the perimeter of the opening. They act as a rigid base for fastening the door, but do not prevent the house from shrinking. Thanks to this design, the opening will be protected from distortions that will occur as a result of the subsidence of the crown.
A groove is milled at the ends of the opening into which the timber is inserted. It serves as a sliding bar along which the house shrinks. But the contours of the passage do not change in any way.
There are other casing designs:
- Into the deck;
- In the embedded block;
- In the spike-monolith;
- Finishing.
Having installed the transverse rail at the top, it is necessary to lay soft insulation in the gap. When extending the beams with boards, you need to ensure that their width does not exceed the depth of the opening. The door iron structure is attached to the frame obtained as a result of these actions.
Installation of the canvas with a loot
Before inserting the steel frame into the frame, you need to check its diagonals. They must match. If the test does not show this, then the casing needs to be corrected, otherwise the crookedly installed frame will destroy it later.
There are designs in which the boxes are already insulated. In such models, the frame is simply installed in its place. In other cases, it is necessary to first prepare the installation site by covering it with mineral wool, thereby sealing the joints.
After the iron door frame has been installed in the opening, it is leveled and fixed. In a wooden house it is necessary to increase the number of fastening points. This will further distribute the heavy weight throughout the wall.
The length of the fastening anchors should not exceed the thickness of the carriage (log). They are installed in a staggered manner so that they are located in the log from the ridge on both sides.
At the final stage, the canvas is hung. External type hinges are considered unreliable because they are easy to cut. Therefore, it is recommended to use hidden canopies that are inserted into the loft and the canvas. For installation you will need a hex key for fittings. Finally, a function test is carried out by opening and closing the door.
Working with Gaps
All gaps around the steel frame must be removed. They are foamed with construction sealant. It is best to first paste over the edges of the frame with masking tape and then there will be no traces of foam left on the surface of the frame. After hardening, its excess is cut off.
At the very end of the operation, you will need to decorate the door structure with platbands. In this case, they are mounted directly on the steel frame and not on the wall.
Exterior finishing
To add positive characteristics to the doors, they need to be sheathed. This operation not only increases the insulating properties of the structure, but also improves the appearance. Moreover, “tuning” is carried out on both sides. The most popular materials for decoration:
- Natural solid wood. It is the most expensive method, but the door, in addition to increasing insulation, acquires solidity and nobility;
- Lining is also a natural material, but much cheaper than solid wood. Decorative strips are applied in the form of a pattern, thereby increasing the attractiveness;
- Marine plywood, although expensive, is one of the best design options. In addition to external beauty, the material has already been treated with various compounds to withstand the aggression of the external environment;
- MDF panels are very attractive and inexpensive. It is best to use from the inside, as they are afraid of moisture;
- Laminate is from the same category. There are waterproof brands that can be used on exterior decoration without fear;
- Natural or artificial leather. From the outside it is applied to the insulation and protects the entire structure from precipitation. It is not recommended for interior decoration, especially if there are pets in the house;
- Vinyl plastic panels are very popular due to their low price and good protective properties. This material is also visually attractive.
As a rule, log house owners choose wood paneling so that the door fits well into the overall ensemble. But everyone has their own taste and you can often see just a well-painted metal entrance door installed in a wooden building.
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In this video, advice from Bastion-S specialists on choosing doors:
Prices depending on door class
The price of street doors to a private home can vary quite widely, depending on the door material and the design solutions used.
Economy class:
- The price for standard economy class metal doors with vinyl leatherette trim starts from 4.5 thousand rubles.
- For models with laminate or spraying they will ask from 6.5 thousand rubles, and if the shape of the opening is non-standard (arched and similar), then from 9.5 thousand rubles.
- Doors with reinforced leaf, although without any special frills, will already cost 11-15 thousand rubles.
Middle price segment:
- Doors with glass and forging - from 16.5 thousand rubles,
- A variety of models with MDF finishing, the cost of which will range from 23 to 38 thousand rubles.
Premium class. Divided into two main categories:
- Just doors made of natural materials - with solid wood finishing, or models of wooden entrance doors for a private house made entirely of wood. Price ranges from 39.9 to 70 thousand rubles.
- Elite class products, the cost of which depends entirely on your wishes. A price tag of 100-120 thousand rubles and above is not uncommon here - this is the price for an individual approach to the client and an original design, which is developed taking into account the entire space surrounding the door.
Among foreign models, doors from China are widely represented, but their budget prices often mean lower quality than their average domestic counterparts. The remaining foreign manufacturers share a small part of the Russian market among themselves. Italian (MASTER, Panto, Dierre), Finnish (ALAVUS, Fenestra), Israeli (Super Lock) and Polish (Gerda) brands offer premium products using advanced technologies and natural materials.
You don't have to open the doors to see who's outside Source kenneyandcompany.com
Reliability and safety
Metal entrance doors appeared on the market primarily due to growing security requirements. That is why products made from wood, and even more so from its derivatives, so quickly lost their popularity.
On the one hand, steel structures have high strength, allowing them to successfully resist force: attempts to break in with a crowbar or sledgehammer, as well as attempts to saw.
On the other hand, both the door frame and the leaf made of thick (1.5 mm or more) metal ensure reliable fastening of hinges and locks. This also improves security
Only models made from solid hardwood are more or less comparable to the others in terms of strength, but they are still inferior in burglary resistance to most metal structures.
Classification of wooden entrance doors
There are three main types:
- From a solid massif
- From pine
- From laminated wood
The first option consists of 95-100 percent of the natural wood species described above. It is cut from single pieces of trees. Solid wood belongs to the premium category of material, since its production requires only large trees of the highest grade without knots and other defects. The necessary elements are cut out using professional equipment.
Glulam is created from several prefabricated wooden parts. The shape of the door and its structure are made by cutting out the necessary elements on machines and then gluing them together.
The percentage of wood content is from 95%. This technology allows you to remove all defects, making the finished door solid and durable.
Pine is a universal option that is used not only for houses, apartments, cottages and baths. Wood of this species is affordable, and therefore belongs to more budget-friendly materials than oak, walnut or alder. Its softness and texture make it suitable for outdoor installation, but the service life of such doors is reduced to 15-20 years, while oak doors can last up to 40 years.
How to choose the right hardware for wooden entrance doors
Knowing which doors are best to choose for a wooden house, you can purchase the best option on a limited budget. However, the durability and ease of use of doors is also affected by the fittings. It is presented in the form of a lock, closers if necessary, and hinges. The last elements must have some properties:
- Be hidden and maintenance-free (choose models that do not need to be periodically lubricated);
- Have an anti-removal pin;
- Have a welded outline of the main cylinder.
Locks should have several security systems, and metal handles are desirable due to mechanical stability.
Each element must be made of galvanized steel, aluminum or have a special protective coating.
Entrance door manufacturers and costs
Experts say that up to 90% of models sold are of domestic origin, which is understandable. The quality of products from local manufacturers meets foreign standards, as they are produced using imported equipment, but the price and delivery time are often significantly less. Buyers are provided with warranty service; Companies are willing to produce non-standard designs to order.
As an example, here’s what a domestic manufacturer of entrance doors offers customers:
Doors to a private house from
presents a series of entrance doors for private houses and country cottages with different levels of burglary resistance.
All door models produced have hinges on support bearings, plus reinforced stiffeners and frame, which makes them resistant to burglary. Thanks to the use of a double sealing circuit and the placement of insulation around the entire perimeter of the door, modern models are distinguished by high sound insulation and heat-saving characteristics.
For the manufacture of door leaves, steel sheets with a thickness of 2 mm to 6 mm with additional reinforcement in the lock area are used. Door frames are made from a profile pipe, angle, channel, plus they have a double rebate, which further increases heat and sound insulation.
When ordering a metal entrance door, you can choose any design and finishing option: forged elements, powder coating, patina, cladding with SIBU panels, veneer, plastic or PVC film, solid oak.
Depending on the budget planned for the purchase, Bastion-S experts will select the best option for fittings, locks and burglary protection.
Entrance doors for a country house from Source bastion-s.ru
Creative doors with unusual functions
Most people rarely approach the choice of doors with imagination and creativity, preferring classic standardized models whose main properties are reliability and durability. It is considered sufficient if the door simply fits into the overall interior of the apartment. But the entrance or interior door is the first thing we see when entering a room. This means that with the help of a door you can form a first impression, create the right mood, surprise and amuse the guest.
Industrial designers all over the world are constantly in a creative search for ideas, which are then implemented in creative interior items, and such an ordinary thing as doors is no exception. We offer you an overview of the most non-standard door options. Of course, the feasibility of some models is difficult to understand, but many have all the characteristics necessary for a reliable door, and also have pleasant and surprising additional features.
The ThreeStyle interior door is reminiscent of an episode from the book “Alice in Wonderland,” when Alice tried to get into the magic garden through a small door, biting the pie from different sides. The main idea of the door design is that the entrance to another room can be unique and special for everyone. That is why the designers made a “three in one” door for each family member - for a child, a teenager and their parents.
Taking care of children, the American company KidTropolis also produces children's interior doors consisting of two halves. The open top part allows parents to keep an eye on the child, and at the bottom there is a baby door so that the baby can easily get to his mother in another room. It is possible to close the child gate so that the child remains in his own room. The bright, fairy-tale design of doors in the form of castle gates and magic doors will not leave either children or parents indifferent.
The Seven Doors collection of doors by Japanese industrial designer Oki Sato (Nendo studio) embodies bold design and unexpected solutions. As the name implies, the series includes seven doors, each of which is unique in its own way. Despite their amazing design, the doors are fully functional and can be used as interior doors.
The Corner door allows you to enter from the corner of the room. The corner door has a larger opening, making this model suitable for people with disabilities who use wheelchairs.
In the Wall model, the designer rethought the door as an independent architectural element of the interior and organically integrated it into the overall theme of the wall, which is traditionally decorated with bookshelves and paintings.
The Kumiko door is named after the ancient Japanese art of assembling planks of wood into a single panel without the use of nails. This technique was often used to make sliding partitions in tatami rooms.
The secret of the Hang door is that under the wooden paneling there is an iron sheet and this feature allows you to hang any containers and devices on the door using magnets, from a vase to a trash can. In addition, the entire door can be turned into a display area for magnets brought back from travel.
The design of the Slide interior door is designed in such a way that three horizontal sections can be moved to the side, thus allowing fresh air or light into the room. This also allows parents to keep an eye on small children in the room.
Of course, the designer did not ignore the kids. The Baby door consists of two independent doors - for adults and for children, with the child door located on the side of the main one.
And the last door from the collection, Lamp, is equipped with a built-in LED light.
For those who love to play table tennis, the creative door from designer Tobias Franze will be a real find. In a normal vertical position, the door is practically no different from its standard counterparts, except that the green side with a mesh raises some suspicions. All you have to do is lower the door to a horizontal position - and it turns into a ping-pong table! Owners of small-sized apartments could not even dream of this!
This model also became an interesting solution in the field of air- and light-permeable doors. The holes in the surface of the door can be either completely closed or partially or completely open, making it possible to see what is on the other side, as well as to ventilate the room without opening the door.
Australian industrial designer Clemens Torgler has created creative doors for fans of avant-garde style. It would seem that it is already difficult to come up with some new ways to open and close doors. But the designer came up with a unique mechanism based on the rotation of squares. The special design makes it possible to move objects without the use of guides and rails.
And finally, creative entrance doors with a chain for lovers of puzzles and labyrinths. To close and open the doors, you will have to find a way out of the maze. It is recommended to change your chain lock regularly to improve your skill in finding a way out of any maze!
Source: handmadeidea.com.ua
