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 housing with a desire for profit. In this case, it is worth considering other design features. She 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 this easier, you will have to consider the issue from all sides, since the types of entrance doors and characteristics are very diverse. After receiving 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 subdivided all designs into several categories. Based on this, it will be easier to make a choice. The classification is extensive, so you should focus on the main. The unit may be:
1. The width of the opening:
- with one leaf;
- with two;
- one and a half.
2. By the method of opening:
- right or left;
- internal or external;
- sliding or swinging.
3. According to the material:
- from wood;
- from plastic;
- steel or aluminum;
- entrance doors made of mdf;
- combination of several materials.
4. Availability of finishing methods:
- artificial leather;
- wood veneer;
- expensive wood species;
- the 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 several important points and highlighting the main thing for yourself.
Which opening is suitable?
In apartments, the main doorway has standard sizes, which can not be said about private houses, cottages and office premises. It is in such a situation that, for non-standard conditions, it is necessary to order a door according to individual dimensions. If a new design is installed, then the box should also be changed.
Even if the door changes and a new one is installed from the same material, it is better to change the whole set. At the same time, it is worthwhile to carefully measure the opening, since even removing a couple of centimeters of the door, you just can not bring furniture. Today there are several types of boxes:
- Simple. This is the cheapest and most basic option.
- Complex they are made from a common sheet. It turns out a design without seams, but this is a more expensive option.
It is necessary to carefully and correctly install the box, since the strength of the entire structure depends on this.
What mechanisms are there?
When choosing a 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 based on personal desires. The only thing to note is that if the door opens outward, then more heat is released.
It is important to consider where the canvas goes - left or right. Everyone makes their own choice, 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 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 are - you need to choose reliable material. The most important thing is to choose a door leaf. The assortment 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. The advantages are enough:
- Steel is first and foremost a long service life and resistance to shocks. Unlike other materials, the 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 the action of 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. The steel itself is heavy and bulky, so you can’t 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 additionally put protection.
Why steel doors?
They are in demand for more than one year. Models differ in different characteristics - safety level, steel thickness, finish and manufacturers. In production, two main technologies can be used - this is sheet bending and metal rolling (the use of welding).
Consider the first option. When buying, 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 have to supplement them with protective equipment. A better option is 2.5 mm thick quality steel.
With the help of welding, more budgetary, but less reliable designs are performed. Although today the use of thicker material makes the price higher (but at the same time, reliability is greater). Each entrance door has its own marking. This information is available on the design itself or in the documentation.
Burglar Level
It matters when you buy. What you need to know:
- The first is the simplest class. The door breaks easily with the help of physical impact.
- Second class. You will have to try on this, but a competent cracker without electrical equipment will do it without problems.
- Third class. To get inside, you have to try and apply a good power installation.
- Fourth grade. These are doors that cannot be pierced by bullets. The best housing protection.
Each option will have its own cost. Therefore, a person makes a decision on what he needs to get in the end and at what price.
What finish to choose?
Exterior decoration is important for many, so the choice is worth considering. These are not just indicators of aesthetics.
Finishing also affects shelf life. Before buying, you should answer yourself the question of what is important - beauty or reliability, or all at once. Consider the materials:
- Plastic panels. This is most often faced with cheap entrance doors. The material is not durable, does not add originality, so this is rare in residential premises.
- PVC film and veneer. These are also cheap front doors. The thickness is negligible, and the structure is not durable. But the appearance of the Chinese entrance doors is 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 done in factories where in the process high-quality compounds are used that can serve for many years.
- Entrance doors made of MDF and laminate. It is suitable for indoor use with a porch or porch. 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.
- Imitation leather. Oddly enough, but this material is reliable and looks good. Non-flammable and easy to care. At a cost quite affordable.
- Expensive wood (for example, entrance oak doors). This is the highest class of decoration, because the look of such a door is incomparable and carries many features. At the same time, everything is combined - reliability and external data. If a person is willing to spend a good amount on his housing, then this is the best solution for today.
In addition to all this, it is worth paying 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 front doors. Here's someone you can trust:
- "Neman." These are steel doors. They are durable and have a long service life. In addition, each customer can choose related products - fittings and accessories. In the manufacturing process, only modern equipment and innovative technologies are used.
- "It has become." This is a domestic manufacturer. He has been on the market for several years and has established himself on the good side. To create the door leaf, a special technology is used that makes it as secure as possible. All products have quality certificates.
- Legrand. This door is created not only possesses reliability and durability. The manufacturer pays attention to external data. You can pick up a complete set yourself.
It remains only to decide which design is more suitable for the home.