Interior doors are an important part of the interior. Practicality and functionality, as well as comfort and aesthetics of the home, depend on which product is chosen. To understand how to choose the right interior doors from all kinds of options, you need to familiarize yourself with the information regarding devices, varieties, functionality and cost. To know which doors to choose interior doors, you should read the general recommendations.
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Manufacturing material and door finishing method
The question often arises of how to choose interior doors. The key parameter during product selection will be the type of material that was used for manufacturing. The variety of designs will determine the likelihood of making fixtures from a variety of natural and artificial materials.
Solid wood doors
When the priority is only reliability, then they did not come up with a better solid wood - it is an expensive, as well as extremely durable and high-quality material. Often such products have a paneled design. Such products will fully comply with other key requirements for interior doors - sound insulation. However, at the same time, when using solid wood doors, certain difficulties arise:
- susceptible to moisture changes;
- massive enough that it needs the installation of auxiliary loops;
- predisposed to dryness.
During the manufacture of a massive door, it is necessary to carefully select specially dried material, calculate the time spent on finishing work.
Of the wood species, oak and beech are often used, but they are only suitable for expensive products that are made to order. Like red wood -
breeds for handmade and in markets that are virtually impossible to purchase. However, it is possible to find quality pine or spruce products. When using high-quality wood stains and varnishes, it is permissible to turn them into a masterpiece.
In addition, pine and other conifers are slightly subject to desiccation and cracking, like deciduous ones. In addition, the cost of finished products from coniferous trees is significantly less, and sound insulation and decor will be virtually at the same level, in particular, when glazing is used.
However, in the construction of panel, panel and molded doors, pine will act as the main material - the frames will turn out to be very reliable, will not undergo deformation and, even without antiseptic treatment, are characterized by extremely high resistance to biological damage.
Solid wood doors in many situations are superior to synthetic structures, and also lose to them in such a significant indicator as cost.
Plastic doors
The use of such a material will make the doors inside the home more accessible without losing the key consumer qualities. Initially, you should make out what kind of filling inside products made of artificial material have. In fact, the variety of filling inside is great. Used as a material: pine bars, chipboard, MDF, cellular cardboard. At the same time, chipboard and MDF boards are solid and cellular. Hollow slabs will affect the reliability of the doors, but it will make them lighter and cheaper.
MDF doors
It is optimal to purchase products made of MDF - fiber-wood board based on natural resin. Sufficiently reliable, moisture resistant, environmentally friendly material, easily processed and making it possible to obtain complex structures.
MDF boards are better than chipboard, in particular as part of structures between rooms. For the development of chipboard, synthetic binders are used, which tend to release unsafe fumes during heating. Chipboard products are slightly more massive, and therefore it is necessary to strengthen the frame and hinges.
Often, low-value timber beams are used as an internal filler, which will be an excellent option. But the price of such products will be higher.
When the budget allows, the purchase of products with cellular cardboard filling should be excluded. Such structures are characterized by the weakest strength. When their outer coating is thin, it is extremely easy to pierce them by unexpectedly hooking a heavy object.
Regardless of the filler, pine or spruce bars are always used inside the structure along the contour, which give rigidity to the product.
However, the key role will be played by the outer coating, which will come into contact with the indoor microclimate, as well as actively influence it. However, the effect of atmospheric conditions on a particular door should not be lost sight of - moisture, temperature indicators and dustiness significantly affect the appearance and the period of use of the product.
Laminate
It is the most popular material that is used for outdoor decoration works, its prevalence also determines the cost. It is considered one of the most budgetary coatings, but cheapness does not mean poor quality at all. It will almost always justify its own purpose and will reliably protect the base, having an excellent decorative look.
On the technical side, it is a special coating applied to a clean material or a paper base with imitation of paint of valuable wood species. Before choosing a laminated product in question, you need to know how it will react to high humidity, temperature fluctuations or an aggressive environment, which happens, for example, in the kitchen or corridor. Aggressive can be called the atmosphere completely safe for people, which is saturated with vapors of detergents or fumes of fat.
PVC covering
Products covered with PVC film are more comfortable in any respect. It is an impact-resistant material with enhanced chemical and mechanical resistance. In terms of design characteristics, it is in no way inferior to laminate. The production of PVC coverings is carried out in various colors, both typical, according to a variety of color fans and catalogs of paint and varnish developers, and in imitation of valuable wood species. In addition, it is possible to apply a photo print to the film, which is extremely important in a non-standard interior. In favor of PVC coatings, it is possible to attribute high color fastness.
Natural veneer
Natural material is often used as a covering for the base of an interior door - mainly veneer. It is a thin wood cut 0.1-10 mm thick.To finish the door, the thinnest types of veneer are used, it is assumed that the doors will not be exposed to large mechanical stress, will not interact with ultraviolet radiation and are not affected by sudden jumps in temperature indicators.
Natural veneer, even the thinnest one, will effectively convey the texture of a particular tree species, will retain its shade and will not collapse with moderate physical impact. The veneer can absorb stains, dyes and varnishes well, it is characterized by increased adhesion to the glue, with which it is fixed to the base. Often, doors made of such material are difficult to distinguish from products that are made of solid wood.
Eco-veneer
A more budget option is an eco-veneer. Similar fibers of natural wood, which are held together with synthetic resins. It will fully repeat the pattern of natural wood, but in terms of environmental friendliness it will yield to it. Often, formaldehyde and its components are used as a bonding material, which are unsafe even under varnish. At the dacha, in a private house and in a room where people rarely visit, it will become one of the most comfortable options in terms of cost and quality.
Vapors of synthetic resins can be released only in an exceptional case, when the temperature in the room is more than +40 degrees, or with direct prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation. In other cases, the eco-veneer will not be dangerous. Already the name of such a material will most likely suggest that the material is quite environmentally friendly, in fact this is not true. It has no analogies with natural veneer, other than its appearance.
Glass
As filling the openings of the frame, glass will be the best material. Apart from the design possibilities, the glass of the door with a transparent plastic interlayer is completely harmless. Even on impact, it is difficult to break it; upon resolution, it does not form debris or any dangerous fragments.
Glass is possible:
- make decor from metal and wood;
- paint;
- turn into a mirror;
- make a stained glass window.
The main disadvantage of glass will be insufficient sound insulation, but in many situations this will not be a key indicator.
How to choose the size of the interior door
Often, buyers wonder what interior door to choose for an apartment. When choosing such products, functionality is of prime importance. The door is used several times during the day, the least discomfort will immediately become noticeable and, when not eliminated, will begin to irritate. Most of the recommendations regarding the choice of products relate directly to the price and material of manufacture, but many overlook comfort.
In most cases, such an indicator will depend on the dimensions of the door leaf. The higher they are, the more uncomfortable it is to use them. Practice sets the optimal parameters of the canvas - 200 by 60 by 70 cm. Taking into account the size of the box, the niche for the door should be made a little larger. For sealing the joint, no more than 1 cm of thickness of construction foam or other sealant is permissible.
For a variety of rooms, various door dimensions are calculated, the standard provides:
- Kitchen - 70 x 200 x 7 cm.
- Bathroom - 55 x 190 x 6 cm.
- General purpose rooms - 80 x 200 x 2-7 cm.
In an industrial building house, the dimensions of the opening are standard, but in a country house the door parameters will vary quite a lot. During the construction of a private house, it is optimal to observe generally accepted standards - there will be less difficulties during the ordering and during the installation of the product.
When ordering a door, you need to set key parameters:
- door opening around the perimeter;
- the thickness of the box;
- the width of the platbands;
- threshold parameters (if any);
- dimensions of add-ons.
Typically, most of the standard edition sellers on their own site provide a "Calculator" section.Thanks to them, it is possible to calculate the dimensions of the purchased door by itself, starting only from the parameters of the opening and the thickness of the wall.
When ordering a door directly from the manufacturer, you need to call the measurer. Only then is it possible to achieve the optimal ratio of parameters and, in most situations, reduce the cost of assembly and installation.
The device of the main types of interior doors
It is possible to choose the products in question from 4 design variations produced by an industrial method and are distinguished by the greatest practicality and comfort of use. It is required to note that each option is actually equally comfortable, but all designs have their own characteristics.
Shield
In some situations, such a design is called a frame, which will also very accurately reflect the characteristic features of the product. The basis of the door will be the strength of the solid wood frame. Pine is often used as the easiest and most affordable material for processing. On 2 sides, the frame is sheathed with MDF sheets, and the internal cavities, between the frame elements, are filled with light insulation or honeycomb cardboard structure or MDF.
The decor of the product on the outer planes is made of natural veneer, laminate, PVC film or other finishing materials. According to the assembly, a hole of various configurations is sometimes cut in the canvas for glazing. At the place of glass installation and installation of the baguette, the door frame is reinforced, as well as at the place where the handle is attached.
Advantages of a frame door:
- insignificant weight;
- budgetary cost;
- a large number of finishes;
- assembly reliability.
Paneled
Their assembly is also based on a frame made of solid wood and bars. In addition to the external strapping, the structure has internal components as a vertical post and horizontal lintels. The cavity between the structural parts will be filled with curly special elements - panels, which are type-setting or massive boards, in shape they correspond to the configuration of the opening. Part of the canvas is filled with glass or other material for decoration.
Panels are made of pines, valuable wood species, or combined with MDF sheets. This will give a large selection of door design options without loss of reliability and quality. The assembly will come out a little more massive and more expensive than the shield, but stronger and more resistant to deformation.
Advantages:
- reliability;
- bright style;
- a large number of finishes.
Tsargovye
The assembly of such a door is carried out from a wood frame by filling the cavities with horizontal boards - drawers. The design will be quite heavy, which fully compensates for the reliability. In addition, side panels can be combined with glass or other materials, which will make it possible to create a large number of design variations.
In appearance, such doors look like a type-setting assembly of separate components, but they will cause a feeling of reliability.
Advantages:
- reliability;
- long-term operation;
- resistance to deformation;
- bright style.
Molded
The assembly is simplified to the maximum - the frame is made of rails or metal and is filled with glass inside. Possible solutions with filling with an opaque panel, also in height and assembly with an auxiliary stand in the center.
Shatterproof glass is used for the product, but its large dimensions will determine the significant weight of the door in the structure. In addition to glass, components made of wood, plastic or metal are used for decoration, decorating the assembly, as well as making it heavier. However, despite this, the weight of the product is not critical, and the unique appearance will make it possible to use them in any interior style. Looks best in a modern apartment and house.
Advantages:
- reliability;
- bright style;
- unlimited sizes.
To find out how to choose high-quality interior doors, you need to understand that in terms of style and the number of design variations, virtually all assemblies are the same. The cost of panel products is the most affordable, paneled - the highest. The most reliable will be paneled and tsarovy products.
Door opening methods
In addition to the material of manufacture and prices, in order to determine which interior doors are better to choose for an apartment, it is required to take into account their real functionality. The opening method will be one of the key characteristics. Often, door designs are classified into 1 of 4 types:
- swing;
- folding;
- sliding;
- swinging.
Taking into account the planning of the dwelling, the dimensions of a particular room and the availability of finance, doors are also chosen. As with most designs, only the most practical are on the market. When sliding, for example, does not suit the user, this does not mean that they are of poor quality. Each of the varieties has its own advantages, which appear only in a specific case.
Swing
Standard swing products can be found in 90% of the premises. Interroom rooms can rarely be 2-winged, except during the transition from a spacious hallway to the living room or dining room. In some situations, 1-leaf are installed.
Installation of hinges and locks is not difficult on panelboard, paneled or tsarov structures. Ease of installation will not reduce functionality - it is possible to install ordinary and extremely reliable hinges, locks with a key, locks on the doors. Usually, swing doors are installed on reliable boxes that are firmly mounted in the wall.
Sliding
The purchase of this type of door is determined, in many situations, by the lack of space. To open them, you do not need any "dead zone" behind the doors - they are simply moved along the wall and hidden in a decorative structure or placed openly. Sliding products are made in any variations - the presence of upper and lower guides along which the web is moved will ensure the durability of the assembly and ease of operation.
Folding
Folding doors are interior doors of a more complex assembly than sliding doors. The difficulty here lies in the hinges on which the sash is fixed. The product is assembled as an accordion, folding into a small structure. In terms of functionality, such products are located in an intermediate position between swing and sliding, however, in terms of the complexity of production and use, they are significantly ahead of them.
Difficulties arise in the multiple hinges, which operate at the lowest load and also represent the weakest link. They are made as 1 sliding structure and as 2 canvases. The second variation is more preferable - it provides only 2 or 3 hinges, the loads on them are quite gentle. With a small mass of doors, such an assembly can last as long as swing or sliding products.
However, if more than 2 hinges are present, the number of high-risk assemblies will increase, the doors will become difficult to operate and rather short-lived to use. It makes sense to mount folding products as quickly-removable partitions, for example, if the living room needs to be turned into a large hall for a family celebration in the shortest possible time. In terms of decor, folding products will surpass all other types.
Swinging
An assembly that has the worst practicality in an apartment or a cottage. Will be appropriate in a public space. Difficult to install, regulate and use. It would be better for design considerations, comfort of use and financial expenses to mount 1 or 2 swing doors.
Graduation of prices for interior doors
The choice of interior doors should be carried out taking into account several parameters. The most interesting thing is that cost is not considered the main indicator.In some situations, a high-quality door of an ordinary swing assembly will cost significantly less than a complex folding or sliding door that will last a short period of time. However, it happens completely the other way around - a regular looking high-quality door will become less durable than an assembly of several hinged leaves.
It will not crack, dry out, it is extremely easy to process, which will make it possible to install hinges or locks without effort. Pine will be extremely susceptible to stain and dye, which cannot be said about oak or other hard species, for example, birch bark. With the professional choice of varnish and stain, the doors of the pine plant will give 100% head start to any exotic trees in terms of cost and comfort of use.
Non-natural materials, chipboard, MDF, composite, glass and metal can fully replace wood in the production of the products under consideration. In terms of design possibilities, ease of installation and durability, they can compete with wood products. The cost of even the most sophisticated exotic products will rarely exceed doors that are made from natural materials. And the requirements for the products of the developer of the doors will not allow products of inadequate quality, which are dangerous to health, to enter the market.
How to choose the color of interior doors
Color selection is extremely important. The door corresponds to the general concept of style. It will be easier when a general design project is developed by professional artists, according to which repairs will be made and the color of all components is determined in advance.
During the independent choice of blossoming, one should start from one's own taste and several accepted recommendations. There are few of them, so it is difficult to make a mistake. The landmark can be made in contrast or harmony. Another option will be more correct - the style of the dwelling corresponds to the design and decoration of the door.
Doors that are made of solid wood or decorated for it are suitable for virtually all interior styles, as well as white or painted in a light tone. The same choice will be successful when the coatings in the premises are made of different materials, and the walls are painted in different colors.
It is possible to choose the shade of the doors to match the tone of the walls or in contrast to them. However, there are certain difficulties here - if you are going to paint the walls, the color palette will be limited. It is quite difficult to change doors during each repair.
In addition, it is difficult to choose a door shade to match the color of the furniture - it is difficult to acquire furnishings for each room in one color. Therefore, it is optimal to make a choice on a color corresponding to the harmony or contrast of a larger number of interior items or the color that prevails on the wall.
The question often arises of how to choose interior doors to an apartment. These tips will help you figure out how to get a quality product.
