How to choose the right metal doors?

The quality of the front door is one of the main factors that should be paid attention to when buying it. Today, manufacturers are many varieties of such structures, differing in the manufacture of materials and design design. Particular attention should be paid to metal products. Not every modification can provide complete security. Therefore, before buying, you should learn how to choose the right metal doors to the apartment. This will allow you to get a quality product that will last a long time without significant deformation.

The variety of metal door structures is quite large, which allows them to be classified in many ways. One of these characteristics is the appointment of products that are divided into the following types:

• Street. Structures of this type are mounted in places where they are in direct contact with the street. Often they are intended for private homes.
• Apartment. Installation of such products is carried out inside the apartment building. Entrance metal doors to the apartment are not in contact with the environment, as they go into the staircase.

• Parade. This kind of entrance doors used for arranging administrative buildings and private houses. Among the distinctive features can be distinguished by the presence of several valves, as well as non-standard dimensions.
• Office. They resemble apartment structures, but at the same time do not represent great safety requirements for them. Often they are used to create a certain image of the company.

• Mounted They are installed in the vestibule in front of the apartment in order to protect unwanted visitors from entering the section.
• Special. Door leafs of this type are of high strength. Here, a bullet-proof or fire-resistant metal can be used (structures can withstand prolonged burning withoutdeformations).

There is a classification of metal doors and the level of burglary:

• 1 class. Door constructions of this type can be cracked with a minimum set of tools or simply with the help of brute force. These include the cheapest model of thin sheets of metal.
• 2.3 class. Such products are already subject to hacking only with the help of high-quality master keys or power tools, the power of which is not more than 0.5 kW. If the latter figure exceeds 0.5 kW, then this is the third class of doors.
• 4th grade. The most durable and durable designs that perfectly withstand both a rough burglary and the impact of a bullet or fire. Such models also have high heat and noise insulation.

Iron doors are characterized by high strength and durability. But all these characteristics depend on the specific characteristics of the material used for the production of structures. Almost all Russian manufacturers use only 2 steel grades to produce door panels:

• 08PS;
• St3.

Depending on the method of obtaining metal sheets, they are divided into:

1. Hot rolled. Steel of this type is one of the cheapest. The surface of the sheets is poorly maintained paint that does not protect the metal from corrosion.
2. Cold rolled. The doors of it are much better resist external influences, but the cost of such raw materials is much higher than the previously considered material.

Externally, door leafs can be decorated with a decorative finish. To do this, use several types of materials:

• Artificial or genuine leather. It is used only for apartment or vestibule structures that are not amenable to direct exposure to the external environment. These doors are unique and presentable.
• Powder or classic paint. Doors with a dusting differ in the long term of operation. The application of such solutions is performed only in special chambers. For artisanal production, very often special types of solutions are used, which can be used to coat the metal with a spray bottle.
• Wooden lining.These include MDF and sheets of natural wood, which give the surface a unique design.

• PVC film. Its main purpose is to protect the sheet from accidental damage. The production technology of such materials allows you to give the sheets almost any color and style.
• Glass and mirrors. Doors with such design combine elegance and practicality. Such products are suitable only for original interiors, where these materials will be combined with the rest of the room design.
• Solid wood. Such materials perfectly combine the durability and decorative properties of a natural product.

Technical characteristics of metal doors may vary by each manufacturer. One of these parameters is the thickness of the door leaf. This characteristic is evaluated for the following items:

1. Sheet thickness Today, many experts recommend paying attention to these characteristics. But it should be understood that breaking resistance does not always depend on the thickness of the sheet. Still, high-quality entrance doors should be made of steel with a parameter not less than 1.5 mm.Thinner options can be very easily cracked even with a regular kick. When you need a high level of strength, then it is better to give preference to structures with a steel sheet thickness of 2-3 mm. But it should be understood that the weight of the canvas increases in proportion to this. These indicators can be measured using special instruments, among which the main one is a micrometer.
2. The thickness of the ribs. Similar elements are made of various metal. Often this figure varies in the range of 40 mm. The strength of this part of the door leaf depends not only on the thickness, but also on the shape of the frame.

The modern market represents a variety of design solutions for metal doors. This allows you to choose the best version of the product for every taste. When choosing the color scheme of the door leaf, several characteristics should be considered:

1. The color of the facade of the building. It is important to consider if the doors go directly to the street.
2. The prevailing color din interior or exterior.
3. Purpose of the building.
4. Illumination of the door leaf.
5. The complexity of care.

Today on the market there are several classic colors used in the decoration of door panels:

1. Gray. The advantage of this surface is that it is not particularly noticeable dust and small scratches.
2. The black. This color is also universal, as it fits almost all interiors. In some cases, the surface of the door may not be completely black, and be present only as a blotch.
3. White. Door leafs of this tone are quite rare, since they do not differ in practicality and versatility. Traces of dirt and scratches are clearly visible on the white surface. Therefore, such a door must be constantly and efficiently care.

Metal doors are used for the purpose of thermal insulation of the house. They can be supplemented inside with special heaters:

• mineral wool;
• polyfoam and its versions;
• felt;
• polyurethane foam;
• special thin insulating gaskets, which are made of materials that do not pass heat (used for the manufacture of doors with thermal break).

Manufacturers of metal doors produce them ready for installation. To do this, you do not have to purchase additional items. The set of such a system includes several products:

1. Rama (box). Make it in the form of the letter P or completely rectangular (with a threshold). It also consists of steel sheets and angles of varying strength and thickness.
2. Canvas. This part of the door is often attached to the box. If necessary, dismantling will need to unscrew it from the hinges.
3. Decorative items. These include lining and trim. The lining is used internally as a decor, while the outer side of the web may not be covered with a similar material.
4. Locks. Some of them are already installed in the factory, while others will need to be mounted independently.
5. Fasteners.Many manufacturers complete the door with concrete or brick anchors. But to use them for wooden frames is impossible. Therefore, it is necessary in this case to acquire a different type of fasteners.

Buying a steel front door involves evaluating several of its parameters:

• Type of internal frame. Many experts recommend to give preference to the structures of solid-bore pipes. However, it must have jumpers in different planes.
• Sheet thickness. There is no single standard that allows you to choose a quality door. If break resistance is important to you, you should give preference to thicker sheets. When this parameter is not so important, then you can use subtle options. The inner iron sheet may not be as thick as it is used only as a decorative layer.

• Locks and hinges. There are also many options. The simplest designs are equipped with a simple mortise design, which is very easy to crack. When you are planning to increase security, you should use several types of locks in one canvas.Particular attention should also be paid to the hinges, which should be hidden. Systems with external loops are very easy to remove, which is not the best option for input designs.
• Design. This characteristic is individual and depends only on the preferences of a particular buyer. The modern market offers both solid and apartment door leaves with a mirror.

The quality of the metal door depends not only on the material used, but also on the production technology. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to the manufacturer of such products. Among the variety there are several popular manufacturers:

1. "Elbor". The Russian company has been operating in the market for over 40 years. It produces several types of doors, both budget and Premium class.
2. Dierre. The Italian company produces luxury fabrics. Its products are one of the most popular on the market today. Users note the high reliability of these structures. At the same time, the company is engaged in the production of safes.
3. Torex. Another famous Russian manufacturer.According to customer reviews, its doors keep the heat very well. Many of them use them as input structures in country houses.

The front door in modern style is nothing superfluous, but it looks very beautiful thanks to the frosted glass inserts on the sides and the long chrome handle.

The elite door with art forging, painted black and gold paint, complemented by glass inserts. Although it is quite large, it does not create apparent bulkiness. Complements the entrance group of two lamps on the sides and green plants in beautiful metal vessels.

Another elegant option is a strict reliable door, the solidity of which is emphasized by a bas-relief - the head of a lion.

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