For those who make repairs in the house, the question of choosing interior or exterior door structures is especially relevant. Choosing a manufacturer, the consumer carefully studies the reviews devoted to it. Doors "Architect", for example, have long established themselves in the Russian market. The decent quality of the products of the Volga company is undeniable. In the article, we consider the most popular models of interior doors for buyers, note the main advantages and disadvantages of the Zodchiy design.
Pay attention to the history of the company
The company "Architect" was founded in 1999. The company was formed by a Chuvash entrepreneur in the Volga town of Novocheboksarsk. However, at first, the company produced only stairs. Interior door structures appeared in the product catalog only a year and a half after the start of operations.
The first products were made of solid wood. A few years later, the factory assortment of the Architect expanded, which prompted the creation of a separate trading network called the World of Doors.
Today, the company is one of the largest manufacturers of door structures in Russia and the undisputed leader in its industry in the Volga region. According to reviews, the doors of the "Architect" are in great demand, as the company's products meet all quality standards and have an adequate cost.
The enterprise "Architect" includes four factories. In Novocheboksarsk, veneered structures, stairs and arches are manufactured in Cheboksary, and interior and metal products are manufactured in the Kugesi village of the Cheboksary district. Factories operate uninterruptedly, every year enterprises produce a huge range of finished goods intended for decoration of residential premises. Entrance and interior doors of the Zodchiy firm organically fit into any interior.
What is the feature of the products
Unlike competitors, which are the leading door factories in Russia, Zodchiy manufactures structures using the “full cycle” method. This means that all the manufacturing steps, starting from the procurement of raw materials and up to the installation of accessories on the canvas, the company "Architect" carries out independently. The company’s stores sell products that are completely ready for installation.
The production process involves modern equipment that meets all standards and state standards. Thanks to the use of high-tech devices, the risk of manufacturing defective products in the shops of the Zodchiy enterprise is minimized. On the door reviews are usually positive. Moreover, potential buyers should also be pleased that the master installers leave positive feedback on the quality of products.
In addition, the company uses accessories of its own production, which allows to ensure decent quality of interior doors. Any product will be covered by a three-year warranty with the possibility of after-sales service.
Benefits of buying
Looking at the photo of the "Architect" doors, it becomes clear why these products are popular. They have a stylish presentable appearance, and such designs can be called universal due to the harmonious combination with any interior solution.
There is no problem in where to buy the entrance or interior doors of the "Architect". The catalog contains hundreds of models, each of which is available to residents of almost all regions. For almost 20 years of existence, the company network has grown significantly. To date, the company has more than two hundred stores throughout Russia. Large branches are located in the capital, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Sevastopol, Krasnodar, Yekaterinburg, etc.
The company managed to establish a logistics system - now the order arrives to the buyer in 2-3 days. Prompt delivery of products to almost any city ensures uninterrupted demand for the most popular offers. By the way, more than 15 thousand ready-for-sale door systems await their customers in specially equipped storage rooms.
The models in the "Architect" door catalog, which are in the greatest demand, are always available. Moreover, such designs are available in the most popular color, which is a kind of guarantee for the quick delivery of products, regardless of the time of year, production nuances and other circumstances. If the buyer wishes to receive a product with non-standard sizes, he can place an individual order in the "Architect" catalog. Doors are made within a week, but along with delivery you will have to wait 10-14 days.
Sizes and color palette of door leafs
The assortment of the “Zodchiy” door factory has an impressive number of interior and exterior door systems, arches and sliding structures. Here you can find the widest selection of shades and colors, so everyone in the catalog will find a solution that suits any type of room. Veneered doors are available in 20 colors and PVC coated products in 40 colors. A wide range of colors is achieved by painting the paintings with oil and enamel paints.
Moreover, it is worth noting that all models are different and completely different from each other, since different materials are used in the manufacturing process (veneer, PVC, laminated, paint and varnish, etc.). In addition, the “Zodchiy” interior doors are represented by a huge line of products, during the creation of which various types of decoration with the introduction of metal elements were used.
Another important point is the size. As already noted, the “Architect” accepts orders for the manufacture of non-standard products. Some systems with unusual dimensions are available. The width of the door leaf of the "Architect" (it is impossible to determine the exact size of the structure from the photo, but even in the pictures the difference between the custom-made product and the standard one is visually noticeable) can be in the range of 400-960 mm, and its height can reach 230 cm.
The “Architect” is one of the few door factories that manufacture doors with additional transoms for high openings. Products of the Volga company perfectly fit into various apertures of houses and apartments. A huge selection of sizes is also available when ordering sliding structures and arches.
Popular veneer patterns
The company "Architect" offers an extensive assortment of interior door products in different stylistic directions. The most popular are structures made of veneer. It is impossible to fit all the photos of the "Architect" interior doors in one article, but still a few images will help to get a general idea of the style of the models.
For example, such products as “Lydia”, “Diana”, “Verona”, “Caramel”, “Cardinal”, “Nika”, “Valencia”, “Florencia”, are made in the classical style. The cost of doors starts from 5990 rubles. They are suitable for light-colored interiors. No less popular representatives of the "classics" can be called "Palermo", "Viva", "Prima", "Symphony-Bravo", "Solo", performed in darker colors.
Admirers of the hi-tech or art deco style should pay attention to the models called “Inspiration” and “Etude”. The product of the Nuance series is very popular. Its feature is a successful combination of two tones.
In general, veneered interior doors are the most bought from the population. The choice in favor of such designs is given by people who prefer environmental friendliness, homeliness and naturalness of the environment. Veneer door systems are characterized by high strength, in addition, they are absolutely harmless to others. The appearance of veneer products is liked by most people, but this is not its most important advantage. If the web is damaged, the veneered door can be easily restored or its surface replaced. Such structures can be installed even in rooms with a high level of humidity.
In the reviews of the "Architect" interior doors, buyers indicate that they most often choose veneered products because of their light weight. Compared to array constructions, such systems are much easier, therefore, installing them is much simpler.
Cloths are made from oak, walnut and beech. The basis of the product, as a rule, is a chipboard plate or board material. In the production process, the generally accepted principle of manufacturing veneered doors is used - a thin sheet of wood of valuable species of wood is applied to the canvas. This is the secret of the rich and sophisticated appearance of the product at an affordable cost. In order for the veneer doors to serve as long as possible, they are coated with a special varnish, as a result of which the product acquires natural luxurious shades.
PVC film constructions
In the catalog of interior doors "Architect" you can find models with a coating of PVC. This synthetic material is a special film that is applied to the door leaf. As a rule, PVC-finish is used in the process of manufacturing low-cost interior structures. Such doors are inexpensive, but at the same time they have high functional qualities. PVC film is non-toxic, has good moisture resistance, wear resistance. It will not be easy to accidentally leave a scratch on the PVC coating, since the film is not afraid of mechanical damage, due to which the surface retains its appearance for a long time.
Interior designs with PVC trim - this is the most affordable option for those who want their doors to serve more than one decade. For several years of operation, the doors remain unchanged. PVC film is resistant to damp, it does not fade in the summer when exposed to scorching sunlight. Such interior doors are usually installed in any premises where there is a need. Designs do not need special care.
Under its interior doors, the “Architect” releases Mados accessories. Only positive reviews write about door handles, hinges, locks and other elements without which the operation of door systems is impossible.
The subtleties of production
Today on the market there are interior door systems of a different plan. The traditional models are single-leaf and double-leaf paintings. Each door structure is accompanied by a detailed diagram in the form of a drawing. The door leaf is based on a frame made of solid wood, which is glued on both sides with MDF sheets using hot pressing technology. MDF boards have a thickness of about 5-6 mm.
After that, a finishing coating is applied to the MDF - veneer or PVC film. The product edge is lined on all four sides with the same material as the canvas. This guarantees additional wear resistance, protects against moisture, prevents the appearance of skew, cracking, peeling.
Products with glazing elements are equipped with triplex stained glass. The thickness of the insert is usually 4 mm. Glass is inserted through the upper grooves of the canvas. On some models, glass is installed in front, then fastened with a decorative wooden grille. Despite the presence of a glass insert, the doors of the "Architect", according to reviews, do not rattle, which is explained by the fixation of the decor with transparent silicone sealant. To increase the heat and noise insulation properties, a rubber or silicone sealant is used. In addition, capitals, extensions and mock slats are included.
Each door model according to the warehouse program is made in several popular colors, however, when manufacturing a product to order, the buyer has the opportunity to choose a shade from the available color scheme.
Compliance of Volga products with standards and state standards
All products that are available or made to order comply with European and national quality standards, in particular GOST 6629-88, GOST 475-2016. In accordance with these standards, interior doors can only be made of natural wood, but the product can be covered with veneer, plywood boards, plastic film, metal profile or paintwork. State standards also do not prohibit the use of glass.
In accordance with the specified standards, all interior doors are made under one of the types:
- products with dull canvases;
- glazed structures;
- solid-filled input systems.
When buying any type of door, a number of basic technical requirements must be considered. First of all, the buyer should pay attention to the correctness of geometric shapes. When installing a poor-quality design made from assembly parts, skew may occur over time.
What details to pay attention to when choosing
The consultants of the company "Architect" are ready to assist in the selection of the door structure, depending on the shades of furniture and flooring. Most often, designers recommend buying doors a tone lighter or darker than the floor. An interesting solution will be in which the door structure contrasts with the interior.
For modern styles, the doors are made of "Architect" with a metal molding or plastic inserts. Glazing gives an additional elegance to interior systems. Such models are trimmed with decorative shockproof triplex glass.
When choosing doors for a room with high humidity, it is desirable to give preference to structures made of coniferous wood.
Wooden products made of cedar, pine and larch have excellent moisture resistance. If it is necessary to install an interior door to a bedroom or a hall, models from birch, alder, aspen, linden, poplar and ash are quite suitable. All these breeds are practically not inferior to conifers in hardness, are resistant to decay processes, are strong in bending, but are cheaper.
When buying, it is important to pay attention to what kind of wood was used in the manufacture. One door leaf cannot be assembled from materials of different species; only spruce, fir, pine and cedar can be combined. The finished product is coated with exclusively transparent varnishes. Thus, it is impossible to hide from the buyer the fact of using several types of wood in the production process.
When purchasing a door, many buyers do not know what comes with it. According to the aforementioned GOSTs, together with the product, the consumer should receive accessories (locks, door handles, hinges, etc.), packed in a separate box. Upon delivery of interior doors with glass inserts, all glazing materials are stacked separately. If the manufacturer put up for sale a construction that is in factory readiness and fully assembled, the buyer has the right to receive the door unassembled.
What buyers do not like
Despite the obvious advantages of the products of this company, not everyone was able to evaluate them. Some buyers, relying on the stability and good name of the company, remain disappointed not so much with their acquisition, but with the disorganization of some employees of the enterprise. Most often, incidents happen when installing the "Architect" entrance doors. According to customer reviews, it happens that the craftsmen delay the installation work for several days.
If the coating on the door peels off, the buyer has the right to contact the company and demand the replacement of the door leaf. But the level of service also does not always cause positive emotions.
In their reviews, people refer to the rudeness of the employees of the company’s stores in which ready-made doors are sold. This is not to say that customers are disrespectful in all branches of the company, but nevertheless such incidents have occurred. On the quality of the products "Architect" there are no complaints.
Is it worth buying the doors "Architect"
The main advantage of products of the Volga door factory is the guarantee of many years of trouble-free operation. Any design, whether it is a metal entrance door "Architect" or a swing system of veneer, has the declared quality.
On the one hand, doors are a product for many years of operation, so it is impossible to immediately verify the quality of the product. Before saying that these designs meet the promised specifications, they need to be checked with time.On the other hand, when purchasing doors from the Zodchiy company, which has been holding high positions in the Russian market for almost 20 years, most buyers have no doubt that there are no risks. And this is confirmed by high performance.
According to customer reviews, the doors of the “Architect” are a decent choice. So that he does not disappoint in the future, it is necessary to clearly understand what material the door should be made of and which design is preferred.