Aluminum interior doors

 Aluminum interior doors

The doors between the rooms are one of the most important elements in the design of indoor spaces. They have rather high requirements for durability and wear resistance. One of the most popular options are aluminum interior doors, which correspond to all parameters.

Advantages and disadvantages

The popularity of aluminum doors for interior openings due to their high performance. Their advantages include:

  • Strength. In this parameter, aluminum doors are superior to both plastic and wooden models.They do not deform with changes in temperature and humidity, withstand mechanical stress.
  • Anticorrosion Unlike steel structures, aluminum doorframes do not rust.
  • Good sound insulation.
  • Environmental Safety. Aluminum is non-toxic and completely harmless to humans and the environment.
  • Easy care. Designs can be wiped with a damp cloth, washed with various detergents.
  • Diversity. Modern manufacturers offer a wide range of design solutions.

In addition, this door can last for several decades without losing its appearance.

As for the minuses, here it is often noted:

  • High cost.
  • The need for individual measurements in each individual case, and assembling the structure on site.
  • Significant weight.

In the latter case, plastic and wooden doors are taken for comparison. But when compared with other metal structures, aluminum will, on the contrary, be lighter and easier to install.

Design features

For the manufacture of modern door structures used aluminum profile, painted by:

  • Anodizing (durable anti-corrosion layer) with an aniline finish coating.
  • Powder sprayingthat increases the impact resistance and resistance to the negative effects of the environment.

At the same time, the profile itself can be “warm” or “cold”, that is, ordinary or insulated (with a thermal insert).

All interior aluminum structures are divided into several groups according to the opening system. They are:

Swing

It is in the greatest demand as it is perfect for any interior. With such a system, the doors can be single or double, open inwards, outwards, or immediately to both sides.

Sliding

They allow you to save room space and are a good option for smaller rooms.

Folding

It occupies a middle position between swing and sliding. When opening them, it does not require as much space as for swinging doors, but at the same time they still move forward, occupying a certain space.

In addition, each of them has its own mounting features that must be considered when choosing and installing.

Finishing materials

In addition to the way of opening, aluminum doors can be equipped with canvases of various materials. The most common are glass and wood.

Wooden sheets for aluminum structures can be made of softwood or hardwood.

Door designs with glass give a particularly wide scope for imagination and are presented in a wide variety of design solutions. Used for them:

  • triplex;
  • matolux;
  • strained glass.

All three glass options have increased strength. Glass can be ordinary, matte, stained glass.

At the same time glass sheets or even small inserts help to visually expand the indoor space and open access to the light.

Such doors are widely used not only in apartments, but in public buildings (children's and medical institutions). Perfectly suited for rooms with high humidity (kitchens, bathrooms, bathrooms, pools).

Other options for filling the aluminum profile in the interior design include fiberboard, particleboard and MDF. Doors with them look no worse than models with wooden canvases, but they are much cheaper.

Aluminum interior doors best fit into interiors created in stylistic directions:

  • high tech;
  • loft;
  • minimalism.

However, designs with glass or stained glass inserts will be an excellent option for the classical, Gothic, antique or Byzantine style.

Selection rules

In order to choose the right interior doors of aluminum, experts advise to consider:

  • method of opening (depending on the size of the room);
  • compliance with the overall design of the rooms.

It is important to pay attention to:

  • availability of high-quality fittings that play a large role in the practicality and durability of the structure;
  • the absence of scratches, cracks and other defects on the profile or door leaf;
  • the quality of staining (the paint should not peel off, have roughness or drips);
  • tight fit of all elements between themselves and the quality of attachment.

In addition, each product must have a certificate of conformity.

Installation of aluminum doors

In general, the installation of aluminum doors is similar to the same process for the construction of any other material, but it has its own nuances.Features are associated with the weight of the door and the need to secure it in the opening.

Installation is carried out in several stages:

  • Training. It includes the dismantling of the old door and the installation of a new box. In this case, the box is temporarily fixed with wooden wedges, after which, if necessary, the frame is aligned vertically and horizontally.
  • In the box and the wall of the opening are drilled holes for dowels. For reliable fastening, the distance between the holes should not exceed 20 cm. Their diameter is about 1 cm.
  • After additional checking and alignment, the bolts themselves are screwed in, and the hinges are hung on the hinges. At this stage, it is important to test the operation of the door (smooth opening - closing, handles, locks).
  • In conclusion, the space between the aluminum box and the opening is foamed and plastered.

When installing a sliding door it is worth considering that they need a place for the shutters. Such doors are more convenient to install on brick or concrete walls.

Experts will help to avoid difficulties at installation of a door design.

In the next video, see the review of the aluminum door-accordion.

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