In modern life, it is important to fully protect yourself, so people began to pay a lot of attention to the selection of the front door. This is the right decision, since the door allows you to prevent strangers from entering the home with a desire for profit. At the same time, other design features should be taken into account. It should become a protector from incoming noise and take part in heat transfer. But external attractiveness is not in last place.
There are many manufacturers on the market (both Russian and foreign), so it is difficult to make the right choice. To make it easier, you will have to consider the issue from all sides, since the types of entrance doors and characteristics are very diverse. Having received general recommendations and understanding some tips, you can safely go shopping. Only in such a situation will the choice be made correctly.
Extended classification
As already noted, there are many offers on the market. Specialists divided all designs into several categories. Based on this,it will be easier to make a choice. The classification is extensive, so it is worth focusing on the main ones. Subdivision can be:
1. Opening Width:
- with one leaf;
- with two;
- one and a half.
2. Opening method:
- right or left;
- indoor or outdoor;
- sliding or hinged.
3. By material:
- made of wood;
- made of plastic;
- steel or aluminum;
- mdf entrance doors;
- combination of several materials.
4. Availability of finishes:
- faux leather;
- wood veneer;
- expensive wood species;
- use of plastic panels;
- laminate;
- powder coating.
From this it is clear that there are a lot of types of entrance doors. It is worth understanding a few important points and highlighting the main ones for yourself.
Which opening fits?
In apartments, the doorway is mostly of standard size, which cannot be said about private houses, summer cottages and office premises. It is in this situation that it happens that for non-standard conditions you will have to order a door according to individual sizes. If a new design is installed, then the box should also be changed.
Even if the door is changed and a new one is installed from the same material, it is better to change the whole set. At the same time, it is worth carefully measuring the opening, since removing even a couple of centimeters of the door, you can simply not bring in furniture. Today there ismultiple box types:
- Simple. This is the cheapest and most basic option.
- Complex ones are made from a common sheet. It turns out a seamless design, but this is already a more expensive option.
It is worth carefully and correctly installing the box, as the strength of the entire structure depends on this.
What mechanisms are available?
When choosing any type of front door, a person is faced with the problem of selecting a locking mechanism. They can be internal or external. This choice is most often made on the basis of personal desires. The only thing to note is that if the door is opened to the outside, more heat is released.
It is important to consider where the canvas goes - to the left or to the right. Everyone makes the choice himself, but if these are apartment buildings, then it is worth remembering the neighbors. Since if the design goes in your direction, then you need to carefully take measurements and make a decision.
Swing or sliding
The first ones are the most common solutions, as they are simple and convenient. If you need to save space, you can choose sliding. However, they are no less popular and more expensive.
Much depends on the material
It doesn't matter what types of entrance doors there are - you need to choose reliable material. The most important thing is to choose a door leaf. The range is huge and not everyone will easily understand what is more effective and better. Today, metal structures are in great demand, as they are strong and durable. Enough benefits:
- Steel –This is primarily a long service life and resistance to shock. Unlike other materials, metal withstands physical impact and does not ignite. Such a canvas has two finishes - internal and external (they differ from each other, since the latter will have to take exposure to the sun, moisture, heat and cold). This is especially true when it comes to doors for a private house or cottage.
- The level of protection is higher, since such doors are difficult to break down. The steel itself is heavy and bulky, so it will not work to remove it from the hinges.
- The cost of entrance doors made of such material is not too high. But you should not consider this material the cheapest.
- Aluminum structures are more commonly used in public places. But at the same time, they should be additionally protected.
Why steel doors?
They have been in demand for years. Models differ in different characteristics - the level of security, steel thickness, finishes and manufacturers. Two main technologies can be used in production - sheet bending and rolled metal (using welding).
Let's consider the first option. When buying, you should pay attention to the selected material, namely its thickness. If the door is inexpensive, then this figure is up to 1.3 millimeters. These products are not highly reliable, so you will have to supplement them with protective equipment. A better option would be made of high-quality steel with a thickness of 2.5 millimeters.
With helpWelding is performed by more budgetary, but less reliable designs. Although today the use of thicker material makes the price higher (but more reliable). Each entrance door has its own marking. This information is available on the design itself or in the documentation.
Burglar resistance level
It matters when buying. What you need to know:
- The first one is the simplest class. The door breaks easily with physical force.
- Second class. You will have to try hard on this one, but a competent cracker without electrical equipment will do it without problems.
- Third class. To get inside, you will have to try and use good power settings.
- Fourth grade. These are bulletproof doors. The best home protection.
Each option will have a cost. Therefore, a person makes a decision on what he needs to get in the end and at what price.
Which finish to choose?
Exterior finishes matter to many, so it's worth considering the choice. These are not just indicators of aesthetics.
Finishing also affects expiration dates. Before buying, you should answer yourself the question of what is important - beauty or reliability, or all at once. Consider materials:
- Plastic panels. Most often, cheap entrance doors are veneered this way. The material is not durable, does not give originality, so this is rarely found in residential premises.
- PVC film and veneer. These are also cheap entrance doors. The thickness is negligible, and the structure is not strong. But the appearance of the Chinese entrance doors turns out to be interesting, which attracts many. The film is an artificial material, but the veneer is natural.
- Powder paint. She is able to maintain a decent appearance for many years. Such a coating is made in factories where high-quality compounds are used in the process that can serve for many years.
- Entrance doors made of MDF and laminate. This is suitable for indoor use with a driveway or veranda. Both of these finishes look beautiful and last a long time, but at the same time they are afraid of water and other influences. Therefore, they are short-lived in open space.
- Faux leather. Oddly enough, but this material is reliable and looks good. Non-flammable and easy to clean. The cost is quite affordable.
- Expensive wood species (for example, entrance oak doors). This is already the highest class of finishes, because the appearance of such a door is incomparable and has many features. At the same time, the combination has everything - reliability and external data. If a person is ready to spend a good amount on their housing, then this is the best decision for today.
Besides all this, you should pay attention to the manufacturer, because a lot depends on it.
Which manufacturer should I prefer?
There are enough companies on the market that sell the most reliable entrance doors. Here's who you can trust:
- "Neman". These are steel doors. They are durableand long service life. In addition, each buyer can pick up related products - fittings and accessories. In the manufacturing process, only modern equipment and innovative technologies are used.
- "Became". This is a domestic manufacturer. He has been on the market for more than one year and has proven himself on the good side. A special technology is used to create the door leaf, which makes it as secure as possible. All products have quality certificates.
- "Legrand". This door is created not only has reliability and durability. The manufacturer pays attention to external data. You can choose the package yourself.
It remains only to decide which design is best for the home.
