Renovating an apartment is a complicated matter, so we usually devote the lion's share of our attention to finishing the walls, floors, ceilings, choosing suitable furniture, and so on.
However, there is another, no less important point that requires special attention - this is the choice of interior doors, since the level of comfort and coziness in your home largely depends on their appearance and quality.
Today, there is an incredible number of all kinds of interior door options on the market that can satisfy any customer wishes. Accordingly, it is often quite difficult to make the right choice.
That is why, before ordering any interior doors, you should understand what main factors should be taken into account when choosing them.
Price
The most common option is to purchase a set of doors from one manufacturer, in one specific style.
Purchasing doors separately can lead to problems with mismatched models and shades, since each manufacturer makes doors differently.
In addition, over time, some companies may even stop producing certain models altogether.
When choosing a door, it is worth remembering that its kit includes not only the door leaf itself, but also fittings, trims, threshold and frame, so the total cost of the kit can increase significantly (in some cases, up to two or more times).
Dimensions
Before making a purchase, you should determine the dimensions of the door - this will determine not only the choice of a particular model, but also its cost.
If the width of the doorway is less than 110 centimeters, you will need a regular single-leaf door.
If the opening is wider, then in this case you have a choice - either buy a double-leaf door or a sliding door. There is also a third option - to reduce the door opening to a standard one.
In any case, when choosing a door, you need to know the following parameters: the width and height of the doorway, as well as the width of the wall.
It is on the basis of these indicators that the store selects interior doors and calculates their cost.
Door opening method and accessories
If the selected doors have a complex surface pattern and are located on one line, then this point is of significant importance.
In any other case, the decision regarding the opening side can be made during the installation process.
It is highly advisable to think through the options for the appearance of the mezzanines and additional doors so that they are in the same style as the ordered doors.
Material of manufacture
This parameter is one of the most important when determining the price of a door, its quality and design.
Today, interior doors can be made from a variety of materials, from fiberboard and chipboard to wood and glass.
Doors made of wood are the most expensive, but at the same time the most durable and high-quality. Most often, they are made of solid wood.
The most expensive doors are those made of beech, oak, birch, ash or maple. Less expensive are doors made of coniferous wood.
The technology of door production, and specifically the conditions for drying wood, is of great importance.
That is why, when choosing a door brand, it is necessary to pay attention to the products of serious manufacturers who value their reputation.
This material is less expensive and at the same time is almost in no way inferior to wood. It is a universal material that is not afraid of moisture, so such interior doors can be installed in any room, even in the bathroom.
The cost of such doors largely depends on their finishing, which can be laminate or veneer (artificial or natural).
Masonite doors
These are the doors that have a hollow core structure. They are usually sold primed, so you can paint them in any color you like.
These doors are somewhat cheaper than MDF doors, but require exceptionally careful handling - they are very easy to damage. In addition, they have rather poor sound insulation.
Plastic and aluminum
Such interior doors belong to a new generation and are gradually becoming more and more popular. They are easy to clean, have high resistance to moisture and are quite durable.
These doors are used in cases where additional lighting is required.
Autumn often they are installed in kitchens and hallways. Frosted glass is very popular today, as it provides the opportunity to apply a relief pattern.
What you should pay attention to
When buying a door, make sure that the entire set is made of the same material (frame, trims and door leaf). Pay special attention to the quality of the fittings - check all the latches and hinges.
Carefully inspect the door - its surface should be smooth, there should be no paint accumulations in the corners, and the varnish surface should be free of dust.
Expert: Julia Tychino
