Entrance doors with glass

The front door is the face of any home. It is to her every guest pays attention in the first place, so it should be as beautiful and personable as possible. And what is the best way to decorate an ordinary door, if not fashionable glass inserts!

Special features

It is no secret that any outer door must be very strong and reliable, because it is the main protective barrier of our house. Therefore, many people believe that the doors with glass should in no case be set as input, because they are not strong, and glass is a very fragile thing that is easily damaged. This is not at all the case.

Modern methods of production of various types of glass have reached such a level that most of the manufactured glass products today have high strength.Therefore, it is quite suitable as an insert for entrance doors.

It will be extremely difficult to break such glass, therefore it will serve for many years, if not decades.

Such glasses usually withstand strong pressure and rapid temperature changes, and therefore are ideal in order to simultaneously be in a warm house, and go outside on a cold street.

Glass in modern doors and windows looks very impressive and original, being a good decoration of the house. But one should not think that the advantages of such constructions end there. Contrary to popular belief, the doors with glass are as airtight and durable as usual, and do not release warm air. Therefore, one should not be afraid that there will be a draft in the apartment.

It is believed that the doors with glass visually make the room, well visible from the street. But it is not. The fact is that glass models for entrance structures are usually made opaque or grainy, and sometimes they add powder coating, stained glass or special artistic distortions in the form of glass linings of different shapes - flowers, birds, butterflies and much more.Such glasses are not transparent and therefore do not allow to see the inside of the house from the street.

The advantage of such doors is their high light conductivity. At the expense of them, any entrance hall will always be filled with light, which is usually not the case with solid doors.

Daylight, of course, will not be enough without additional lighting, but it is quite enough to make the hallway or hall more comfortable and not so gloomy.

If you like plants, they will be able to decorate the corridor, because now they will have enough natural light.

When creating entrance structures with glass elements, special glass is used, which is processed in a certain way. Even at the production stage, the products are coated with a special laminating agent, then quenched with high temperatures and, finally, a special tint is made on them.

In this labor-intensive process, it is sometimes used not glass that is familiar to us, but various kinds of polymers, polycarbonate, or organic glass. These materials can be completely replaced by ordinary glass inserts, because they are much stronger, and they look just as good. In addition, they are well tolerated by mechanical damage, which is very practical.

Many doors are equipped with so-called reinforced glasswhich usually has a special metal mesh. These glasses are quite thick, which is why they do not let the sounds from the street through. For residents of noisy areas it will be quite important.

One of the most durable types of glass is glass triplex. This material has the form of a double-glazed window or a usual glass cloth which is fastened with a special adhesive film. It adds to the already durable glass thickness, making it more reliable. It is this film that protects the glass from chipping, impact, excessive pressure, cracks and other mechanical damage.

The most attractive thing about this kind of door is their safety. If the door has a sufficiently voluminous glass insert of triplex or is even completely made of glass, then if it is broken, it will not be dangerous and small pieces.

Therefore, such designs are very good for houses in which young children grow up.

I must say that there are practically no visible flaws in the entrance doors with glass inserts.Unless the price for such constructions can be higher than for ordinary doors, but then they will last longer. So the cost in this case corresponds to the quality and pays off over time.

Their cost is understandable, because the doors with glass are considered high-class products. The price tag is made up of the brand of fittings used, the decor technique, the type of glass, the overall design of the structure, and the presence or absence of an automatic closing mechanism. Accordingly, the better and more expensive these elements, the more expensive the door. But the most simple and low-end models with glass look expensive.

Manufacturing

The process of creating entrance designs with glass inserts is somewhat more complicated in technology than the manufacture of conventional metal and wooden models.

At the heart of the construction of each canvas are special metal, often steel, profiles, without which the sash would not be so strong. These components protect the door from various kinds of damage and mechanical deformations.

As for the glass unit itself, it is made by joining several high-strength glass sheets with the help of a germent that allows you to securely fasten the structure.The same hermetic composition is used to fix the glass and inside the door frame. Such a frame can be both metal and plastic.

The material does not play a role here, since the enzyme will clutch on any surface and provide the necessary thermal and sound insulation.

To make the door with insulated glass, when it is created, a special substance called argon is used, which is poured inside the product before the enzyme.

Also in the manufacture of structures with glass, it is impossible to do without special reinforcing films of format A (A1, A2 and others), due to which the glass elements of the door become unbreakable. Typically, these films are used in the doors of public places that store money, wealth, works of art, or cultural monuments inside.

If the model of the door does not provide for the presence of such films, its strength is greatly reduced. Therefore, some manufacturers supply the door with special wrought-iron elements designed to close the glass. Usually such constructions try to make thin rods thin and graceful in order to remove unnecessary bulkiness and decorate the door without weighing it down.

Kinds

Today, manufacturers offer a huge number of entrance doors with glass, made in different designs and with different elements. However, the classification of doors highlights several basic types and designs.

Constructions

Input structures are divided into two main groups, which in turn are divided into subgroups. So, the doors can be hinged and sliding.

  • The first group includes swing doors. Their design includes one or two flaps that unfold inward or outward. This is the most common type of entrance door. It is easy to install and can last for many years. These doors take up minimal space, which is very practical for apartment buildings with small landings. Swing doors can be either single or double. Often among them can be found and a half.
  • The second group is represented by sliding doors. The mechanism of such doors is a bit more complicated. It includes special rails for the door and rollers, which are mounted in a rail track and allow the doors to move apart. Such models usually open to the sides and therefore are less often used as an input element.Such a door can be used in country houses as a door to the courtyard or the so-called back door, but not as an element of the main entrance. Often they can be found in public places, but not in residential areas.

Sliding doors are difficult to install, their installation requires the presence of free space on the sides to open the doors. More often they are represented by double models.

  • In addition to the two main types of doors, there are also peripheral species. And their main representative are pendulum doors. Unlike swing doors that open in one direction, pendulum doors can be opened at once in both directions, thanks to the built-in mechanism with axial hinges. Such doors can rarely be found installed in residential premises, but they look pretty impressive.
  • Not to mention and telescopic doors. They also have in their design special guide rails, but, unlike the classic sliding and sliding systems, they include several multi-directional valves, which can be either straight or slightly rounded.
  • Among the glass door systems recognized as the most convenient revolving structures. Usually such models are used to zone the space of a room into certain sectors. This is achieved thanks to their design, the main details of which are the central oval and adjacent doors, the number of which can vary from two to five depending on the design of the door.

These types of entrance doors with glass inserts are used everywhere, but this classification is not unique. Also, the input structures are divided by the number of valves, according to their shape and, finally, according to the type of control.

Regarding the number of leaves, all entrance doors are divided into double and single wing models. Both those, and others are widely enough applied both to inhabited, and to public premises.

From the point of view of shape, the entrance doors are often simply rectangular, but there is also a radial shape, in which the leaf of the sash assumes a slightly rounded position.

If we talk about the type of control, all external doors are divided into mechanical (or manual) and automatic doors. The first type is familiar to us all, we open them independently, with our hands.The second type also entered our life tightly, although it appeared not so long ago.

These are doors that have special sensors and open without visible human exposure.

Materials

The modern entrance door market offers many options made from different materials. And all because the latest methods and technologies for creating door products can now combine several materials at once.

For example, the main door frame may be plastic, and iron, and wooden, although the latter has recently lost its relevance due to its high cost. Doors made of larch, hazel or oak look great, besides, they are very strong and durable, but, unfortunately, many cannot afford them.

That is why their place was taken by designs made of iron, which is not surprising, because this material is stronger than all the above, and therefore mechanical damage is not terrible for it. In addition, it is fire resistant, and for private homes this is especially true.

To create an iron door frame in modern production, the most commonly used types of iron are steel and aluminum.Aluminum profile doors are less common, but thanks to both materials, manufacturers manage to combine two main characteristics in one product: not very high price and excellent quality.

As for other materials for cladding glass inserts, sometimes there are leatherette, panels made of MDF and PVC, and even models whose upholstery consists of laminate and artificial wood.

Often, cladding materials are additionally covered with various kinds of tinting varnishes, paints, special powder coating or the most common colorless enamel, which can prolong the life of the door structure and increase its durability by several times.

The materials are the most familiar, which can not be said about the glass. For entrance doors it is made tempered or tinted. And in some cases, is the result of both approaches to the processing of glass. In the latter case, the glass is obtained the most durable. In this way, you can even create a glass that is fond of many people and is frosted.

Forged elements become a frequent material for creating and decorating doors.Forged structures are usually necessary to protect glass, but they also serve as decoration. Especially if the forged part is not made in the form of an ordinary lattice, but in the form of some kind of pattern, plant or animal.

For private country houses such an acquisition would be very useful.

Colors

If we talk about colors, now the front door can be of any color. So, you are free to choose according to your taste, and it doesn’t matter whether the door is light or dark. The main thing is that the color of the door structure should look organic with the surrounding elements: with the color and texture of the wall of the house or apartment, as well as with the general arrangement of adjacent rooms inside the house. It is necessary to take into account the type of lighting, because it depends on him how the color of the door will be distorted in daylight and electric light.

Most doors, due to their practicality, have dark colors. So, for example, black and gray colors are not so quickly polluted, which is very convenient for country houses, since they will need to be wiped less often. And at the same time they will always preserve the presentation.

Usually dark doors are made by ordinary painting or special spraying and can fit into absolutely any interior.However, you should not choose a product of deep black color, otherwise glass inserts on it may look inappropriate. And in the dark hallway such a door will look too gloomy.

A good option are light doors. Usually they look expensive and very noble, besides any type of glass is suitable for them. You can be sure that the materials of the product will look together very harmoniously.

Double white doors with frosted glass inserts have a special luxury. Doors in light milk and beige shades always give the room lightness, make it light and airy. For any home, they will certainly become a bright attention-grabbing accent. Therefore, it is necessary to constantly keep the white door clean, and this is the main disadvantage of such structures. After all, not all owners have time to carefully monitor the cleanliness of the door.

But one cannot dispute the fact that both dark and light doors look expensive if they are made of natural or artificial wood. These doors will be inappropriate for public buildings, but they are perfect for residential premises, but most importantly - they will give the structure status.

Do not forget that the door with glass inserts can include such a bright element as a stained glass window. Moreover, the leaf sash may consist entirely of colored mosaic, and may include only individual inserts of small size. Both options look original, but the main difficulty is to correctly enter such a door into the interior of the hallway. For such a bright design room style should be as neutral as possible.

How to choose?

Glazed doors that go straight out onto the street must perform several functions at once, among which you can first of all highlight the protective, insulating and aesthetic. It is on the basis of these functions that it is worthwhile to select the entrance glass construction.

For residential premises, cottages and country houses, frost-resistant models, which tolerate pressure and sudden temperature changes, will be relevant first of all. This is especially characteristic of our country, where snow lingers on the street almost all year round, and the temperature of some areas can drop to -30 degrees and stand for weeks.

To secure your home, and the door itself to extend life, you should choose Thermal break models. If, for example, the door leads from the kitchen to the street, such a decision would be very useful, because such a door structure can be simultaneously affected by warm and cold air. On the one hand, there is a warm kitchen with a working stove and heating, and on the other, merciless Russian frosts. Another street door such an onslaught simply will not stand.

For a private house, you can choose model with transom. This decorative element perfectly complements the composition of the windows of the facade. However, according to customers, because of its large size, this option is not suitable for location in the apartment, because on the landing of an apartment building there is simply no place for this design. But as an access door, it can act. This, of course, is quite unusual for the city, but such options can be found in the open spaces of our country.

Fully glass thick-walled doors can be installed both in a large supermarket and in a private house when entering the veranda or the winter garden. The main thing is that the glass unit is durable and that it is framed at least at the edges of a material such as plastic, metal or wood.After all, no matter how strong the glass is, its edges are still vulnerable, and from the long and frequent opening of the door, they can crack ahead of time. Therefore, without a protective element is indispensable.

It should be noted that the doors of residential premises must save heat, which, for example, is not so important for models used in public places.

For schools, hospitals, libraries, sports centers and other municipal facilities, it is better to use hinged doors that are made of plastic. Firstly, such models are cheaper, easier to install and have a long service life, and secondly, they retain heat well, which is especially important for buildings where children are located every day.

For specialized enterprises, for which there is a dangerous probability of fire, it is necessary to use a fire door that would be able to keep the fire for some time.

Buildings within which various values ​​are stored in large quantities must be equipped with durable anti-shock, and even better, bullet-proof models of doorways. These types of structures are relevant primarily for banks, prisons and police stations.

Finally, in whatever room the door is installed, you should always pay attention to the level of its resistance to hacking. In the end, the front door guards our home, creating a sense of security and tranquility, and this is the most important thing.

Installation

Usually, the glazing of the doors occurs at the assembly stage of the door structure at the factory, so more often they are bought ready-made and fully equipped: with glasses, fittings, locks, fasteners that are installed on the sides, hinges and main frame.

However, already in the room itself it is often necessary to install the structure with your own hands, and if it also has glass inserts, the installation process becomes complicated at times. Of course, if you have never dealt with the installation of doors and do not even know where to begin this process, then it is better to trust a trained master who has the necessary installation skills.

But if you still dare to take this difficult step of self-assembly, you need to get some working tools and only then proceed to the installation.

First, with the help of auxiliary holders you need to fix the door frame, which will form the basis of the future design.Then, if the glass inserts are not pre-installed in the frame, glazing should be performed. To do this, you need to put the glass inserts in the grooves of the door frame, securely fasten them with sealant and wait until it dries.

If the design assumes the presence of a forged element, then it should be fixed immediately after working with the sealant. It will provide the glass with additional protection and support while the sealing material hardens. At the same stage, you need to install small accessories such as door handles and locks.

When all of the above preparations have been made, you can safely secure the door in the opening with the help of hinges and hinges.

Finally, the last stage of the installation will be to check the door: you need to open and close it several times, make sure that everything works without interruptions and creaking, and that the door goes smoothly. If everything is good, the door is installed correctly.

Design options

Today there are a huge number of manufacturers of door designs, and the more manufacturers - the more unusual design options. You can find pompous two-door models of mahogany, and minimalist single-door metal options without unnecessary details.Both those and others can look very stylish.

Completely black wooden doors can create a very interesting contrast in combination with white-washed walls. This model will not give the corridor gloom and will be a good bright spot.

Do not be afraid of the use of unusual mechanisms, they are well complement the room in modern styles.

Classic interiors allow the use of models with sophisticated glass inserts, which include both matte and clear glass.

The designs are made of light wood with geometrically correct inserts.

The plastic doors of unusual shape can look quite modern and at home.

Models with wide glass inserts can perfectly fit into a minimalist design.

More information about how to choose the front door with a glass packet, you will learn from the following video.

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