Interior doors: is it all that simple with them?

Doors between different rooms in a house have many functions. They are, for example, protected against noise. Of course, in this way it is only partially blocked. Still, the mumbling of the TV in a closed room gets in the way less. They also, if necessary, block the path of odors, drafts, light. And in addition, they ensure the inviolability of personal space.

In a word, this constructive element is necessary in an apartment for purely practical reasons. But besides this, he also plays an important aesthetic role, participating in the formation of the interior. A well-chosen door is comfortable and beautiful. But finding the right door for you is not easy. Let's figure out which moments should not be missed.

The type of opening matters

What does “well-chosen” mean? First of all, when choosing, you should look at the type of opening. it the main characteristic reflecting the type of product design.

There are several types of doors according to the type of opening.

Swing

This option is the most common. He is solid rectangular canvas, with the help of hinged fasteners clinging to the doorway from the side. To open such a door, you need to pull it by the handle away from you or towards you.

• Minus swing design - she needs free space to openI am. This is not always convenient, especially in small apartments and narrow corridors.
• Among the pluses such a decision is worth calling it availability, ease of installation, harmonious combination with most artistic styles.

And some historical styles, whose homeland is Europe, do not look at all with other doors. For example, classicism, art deco, gothic, baroque.

Attention! It is recommended to install swing models in such a way that they open in the direction of travel from the apartment. This is necessary so that in the event of a fire, a person can leave the premises as quickly as possible.

Sliding

This construction is used in trains, planes, wardrobes. It is a rectangular canvas moving along special rollers parallel to the wall. To open this, you need to pull it to the side.

• Among the cons this type of opening is usually called the relative complexity of installation.
• The main plus — saving usable space in the room. Such doors, unlike swing doors, do not eat up a square meter of space in front of them.

From an artistic point of view, this type of opening is quite interesting. Especially it fits well into modern styles: high-tech, minimalism, eco-style.

Attention! For such a structure to function, it is necessary that there is a wall next to the opening, the length of which is no less than the opening itself. Otherwise, the door leaf will simply have nowhere to move.

This means that the sliding opening cannot be applied at the narrow end of the corridor or for a group of doors that are too close to each other.

Folding

They are also called "accordions". They are relatively rare. on glazed verandas, terraces, in author's design projects. This design consists of several narrow vertical rectangular canvases, fastened together by movable hinges. They, like sliding doors, slide sideways along the rollers below, folding like an accordion.

• Among the cons need to name complexity of installation, a modest selection of standard models in the shop. And comparatively low sound insulation characteristics.
• Significant pluses there are as many as two. First, such a door takes up significantly less spacerather than the most standard swing. Secondly, the "accordion" always looks original.

Attention! This type of opening is well suited for large openings that usually require multiple leaves.

As you can easily see from the above, the type of opening is very important.

What does the door material affect?

The raw material of which the door is made determines its weight, appearance, ability to noise protection. There are 3 main types of materials from which this element of the interior is made. Each of them is characterized by its own set of pros and cons.

Wood

It could be solid piece of wood. Then, among the pluses, it will be necessary to name the excellent protective characteristics, wonderful appearance, strength, reliability. But there are also obvious disadvantages - high weight and price.

Or it can be wood-based materials - for example, chipboards. Their advantages are low cost, external resemblance to solid wood products, relatively low weight. The disadvantages are fragility, not too impressive noise protection capabilities.

Plastic

Modern plastic doors have a whole list of advantages:

• relatively low price;
• light weight;
• significant strength and resistance to damage;
• excellent sound insulation characteristics.

They lose only from one point of view - an aesthetic one. For many, plastic seems too cold and uncomfortable. Moreover, he does not fit well with historical styles, modern classics.

Glass

Glass enclosing structures let in maximum light. This is their main advantage. In terms of technical characteristics, they are inferior to doors made of other materials. And it is relatively difficult to install them.

Attention! There are mixed models. For example, made of chipboard with glass inserts. Or with a timber frame and plastic panels. Such options can be an excellent compromise, combining the advantages of different materials.

Correct setting value

Even the finest door, sturdy, reliable, ideally suited to the style of the interior, can be disappointing if installed incorrectly. "Wrong" in this case means uneven, with a deviation from the vertical, with gaps. Such things can lead to rapid wear of the structure, the appearance of a squeak, deformation of the hinges, hinges or rollers.

Correct installation is required for efficient long-term operation. Usually the manufacturer offers this service to its customers. But you can do everything yourself if you have an understanding of what and how to do. And related skills.