Few people can imagine an apartment or house without doors between living rooms, and they are simply necessary for a toilet or bathroom. First of all, partitions are the only guarantee of hiding everything that happens behind them. Regardless of the type of interior doors, whether it is a solid wooden sheet or with glass, they are guaranteed to hide from prying eyes everything that you don’t want to flaunt. Moreover, they look much more harmonious in stylistic terms than blinds or curtains.
The role of interior doors
The presence of interior doors is a plus. When the guests arrived, in this case, you can retire in one of the rooms so that the sounds of conversations do not annoy and interfere with others. And a lot of design ideas will give the apartment a sense of elegance and emphasize the delicate taste of the owners.
Depending on the principle of opening, the material of manufacture, the number of sheets and other individual characteristics, there are many types of interior doors. The design of the canvas is a very important indicator when choosing this piece of furniture.
Coupe
The principle of the compartment mechanism is similar to the door opening system in a train car, that is, it does not open towards itself, as usual, but to the side, parallel to the wall. This design belongs to the type of sliding interior doors. At the same time, the canvas is not grouped, but completely moves to the side. The advantage of interior doors of the "compartment" type is that they do not require additional free space for opening. Designs are perfect for small apartments with narrow aisles and corridors.
The difference between the installation of compartment-type interior doors is that they are not mounted on hinges, but are suspended from above on a special guide bar. As a result, the structure rolls with the help of a roller located between the upper edge of the door and the bar. Exactly the same mechanism, but with the rail fastened to the floor - one of the varieties of interior doors of the "compartment" type.
It should be noted that such a design sometimes consists of several canvases, in this case one part will open in one direction, the second in the other.
Accordion
Interior doors of the "accordion" type got their name on the principle of grouping components like an accordion design. The canvas itself is not solid, but assembled from several parts fastened together with special staples. The fold system of each part is different - internal and external. Thus, when opened, a kind of "accordion" is obtained, and when closed, it again becomes a continuous canvas.
Hundreds of years ago, this type of wagon-type interior doors was used in small rooms, butlately, it has become more and more common in luxury apartments as a detail of an exclusive interior.
A distinctive feature of such designs is the principle of opening into an "accordion" if there are 3 or more canvases, or into a book if there are two components. Due to this property, it does not matter at all what the width of the space or the depth is.
Advantages of this type of interior doors:
- do not require free space during operation;
- easy to install on your own;
- wide selection of ready-made models;
- relatively low price;
- variety, from noble wood to metal and PVC.
Due to various materials of manufacture, accordion-type interior doors are perfect for bathrooms. Despite the large number of advantages, it is worth noting the disadvantages of such structures:
- they won't protect against drafts and odors;
- they lack minimal soundproofing;
- the door may jam if a foreign object gets into the mechanisms;
- when using poor quality hardware, frequent lubrication is required.
Such an important detail of the interior is most often matched to the overall style of the room and furniture. According to the shape and physical properties, several types of interior doors can be distinguished.
Panelled doors
The sideboard is made from a solid board and is a load-bearing structure. Vertical and horizontal frame partsfastened together with an adhesive layer.
The void in the frame is filled with a curly panel, fixing the two parts with slats from a thin cut of wood. The panel itself is glued on both sides with the help of two boards. Also, glass fillers can be used instead.
Steel doors
Another type of structure, the base of which is made of natural wood, sheathed with finely dispersed fraction (MDF) panels. The internal filler is cardboard in the form of honeycombs. This design does not weigh down the door. There are both solid canvases and doors with glass. The price of the product is relatively lower than the panel model.
If you understand in detail what interior doors are made of, you can come to the conclusion that there are many materials used in production. It is impossible to say unequivocally which one is better. But thanks to the large number of species, now no one has difficulty in choosing a door leaf, and the price range will satisfy even owners with the most modest budget. Next, the types of interior doors are considered by material.
Glass doors
At first glance, this type of interior doors may seem strange, because their main function is to protect the secrets that lie behind them. Therefore, it is worth dispelling the stereotype regarding glass. It doesn't have to be completely transparent. There are many design options for finishing, ranging from banal patterns, ornaments, to dense spraying, allowing you to see only day or night.
Fully todayglass canvas is not common, but every year it is gaining its popularity. With it, you can visually enlarge the space and make it unique. When purchasing it, you need to know that the door will be very heavy and absolutely safe. The thickness of this model is quite large, it is made of impact-resistant material.
The texture of the glass sheet is such that fingerprints often remain on it, at first glance invisible dust and other contaminants that contribute to frequent washing of the door. Therefore, it is recommended to immediately apply a special protective layer that allows you not to wipe the glass daily.
According to the method of opening, there are several types of glass doors - hinged, double-leaf, accordion door, compartment door and pendulum. All types are described above, and pendulum structures differ in the method of opening in both directions. In this case, the space required to open such a door must be free on both sides.
Wooden doors
Perhaps this is the most expensive type that is made from natural wood. The main materials here are:
- ash;
- oak;
- yew;
- nut;
- rob.
The structure of solid wood doors can be panel and panel. The difference between panel models is a smooth surface, often with a pattern. Separate planks of the common canvas are glued end-to-end, then the array is subjected to grinding and polishing. In this way, the desired effect is achieved.
As you can see, the choice of models is huge. Besides,models differ in the type of interior door covering. Consider the main types below.
Veneer doors
In order to improve the appearance of the product, various coatings are often used for inexpensive wood species. The most popular technique is pasting the canvas with veneer. In this case, the basis of the door is often cheap pine or chipboard (chipboard). The frame is glued on both sides with veneer made of precious wood, then the finished canvas is sanded and coated with a special varnish for furniture.
This technology is used in the production of both smooth and embossed surfaces. Veneer products are environmentally friendly, only natural wood species and wood glue are used for their production.
Veneered doors are usually used in dry rooms with a constant temperature regime, otherwise the canvas will swell, and the top coating may peel off.
Plastic doors
Plastic products appeared on the market a couple of decades ago, but quickly became popular. They are widely distributed in commercial real estate when creating offices, entrance doors of shops, locker rooms of sports complexes.
In fact, PVC is only applied on top of boards of inexpensive wood species, usually pine. Due to this, the door becomes resistant to low temperatures and high humidity.
Wood and plastic construction is lightweight, so it won't sag over time. doors fromplastics are distinguished by excellent sound insulation, and the materials used provide thermal insulation.
The plastic coating is sufficiently resistant to mechanical damage, but if you still need restoration, it will not take much time and effort. Due to this, these doors are widely used in non-residential premises.
Laminated doors
Cumbersome structures made of natural solid wood, having a large mass, lose popularity over time. Laminated models are no less environmentally friendly, but are much cheaper. This does not mean that you need to completely abandon wooden doors, the choice is purely individual and depends on many reasons.
Outwardly it is a wooden canvas, the surface of which is covered with MDF panels. The entire outer area is pasted over with a PVC film that protects the door from adverse conditions. This interior door looks very attractive.
Such designs are popular due to their low price. The thickness and properties of the film affect the quality of the web as a whole. And the model can be either solid or with glass or fiberglass inserts.
The main advantage of this type is resistance to mechanical damage and moisture, these designs can be washed with soapy solutions without fear of swelling. A rich range of colors that allows you to imitate natural wood - marble, natural stone. Pattern and color will not fade or fade in the sun.
Locks for interiordoors
Full-fledged locks are not installed between the rooms of one apartment. However, there are situations when it is really necessary. For example, if part of the housing is rented out, and there is nowhere to transport personal furniture, then it is grouped in one room. In this case, you may need to lock the door with a key.
The most aesthetically pleasing look will be a mortise lock. How reliable it should be is up to the owner to decide. By the way, if there is no desire to spoil the canvas with a mortise mechanism, you can get by with a hinged type, traces of which can be easily restored if necessary.
Latch mechanisms for interior doors
It is difficult to imagine an interior door without a manual opening mechanism, and if necessary, a lock. Such a canvas does not fit tightly to the box and will open with minimal pressure.
Depending on the type of door (bedroom, bathroom, kitchen), there are several types of locks for interior doors:
- Latches. The most primitive type of constipation, consisting of three parts: a base, a rod, a striker with a hole. The mechanism of action is primitive: the rod is pushed into the hole and fixed in the desired state. Cheap, simple, but not reliable enough.
- Falevy. This is a handle with a latch, when you press it, the latch rod under the influence of the spring comes out of the hole, and the door opens. Stylish and reliable mechanism that protects against free opening of doors.
- Latch with lock. Simplea mechanism consisting of a handle and a rod, additionally equipped with a latch that prevents the door from opening until it is unlocked. Used in bathrooms, offices and bedrooms. It features a large selection of models, simple installation and affordable cost.
Conclusion
As you can see from this article, the choice of interior doors and latching mechanisms for them is quite large. Therefore, at first glance, it may seem like a daunting task. There are no bad or good doors, it all depends on the functional features, the conditions in which the canvas will be used, and financial capabilities. If you have any doubts about the definition of the model, it is recommended to contact professional designers.
