Types of interior doors: photos, cheap and expensive interior doors, swinging, sliding, coupe, accordion. The design of the door leaf.

In the house it is necessary to separate the zones with different functionality from each other. For this, it is not enough to erect walls, it is necessary to install interior doors. In this article I will tell you about their design and materials of manufacture.

Interior doors from the simplest to the premium

When choosing doors, everyone is guided by the appearance of the product, the material of manufacture and the cost. Now on the market there are doors both economical and premium class. They have their own advantages and disadvantages, which we'll talk about in more detail. Demand for all offers is great, as are the possibilities of buyers. Doors premium and economy class are divided into the main materials:

• Tree   - products collected from different breeds. To the cheaper, we can refer doors made of wood with a lower quality (knots, cracks on the surface). For the manufacture of expensive wood is used oak, larch, beech, etc. They have a perfectly flat surface and are usually equipped with the necessary fittings.
• MDF   - this is economy class doors. They can have a coating of paint or laminated surface imitating wood of walnut, cherry, wenge, etc. They are of low cost, but not suitable for installation in wet rooms.
• PVC   - this door is more expensive. Their frame is made of quality wood, which ensures reliability. They are often covered with a film that serves as a protection against moisture and keeps wood from spoiling.
• Veneered doors   can be attributed to the premium segment, their frame is made, as in the previous species, and the surface is covered with wood veneer. It is a thin section of the upper part of the wood. Nuts and alders are very popular. Veneer is attached to the surface of the door with an industrial iron.

These are the main types of doors that are available in the modern market. Among them, each will be able to choose a model suitable for design and price.

Variants of interior doors

Based on the layout of the rooms and the area of ​​the whole house as a whole, the doors should be functional and not occupy the useful space of the premises. Now there are many options for interior doors. Now let's talk about them in more detail:
Swinging machines - this is the most popular option. They open in one direction and have one and a two-pedestal base. When opening, they can occupy the useful space of the room, so they are not suitable for small apartments.

Sliding   - open and close by moving the door itself parallel to the wall or inside it. The main elements are the guides and rollers, on which the movement occurs. This option will save space and is ideal for small apartments and houses.

Coupe   - consist of a web that moves parallel to the plane of the enclosed space. They can be with a frame (the frame of the door consists of rollers, and hangers) and without it (there is no frame and the rollers are attached to the panel itself).

Harmonic   - The name of the door speaks for itself. It is collected from individual panels with a width of 8 to 13 cm, connected by loops. The first bar is attached to the door box, and the last one is attached to the roller, which moves along the rail when the door is opened or closed. They save space considerably.

In addition to the technology of opening and closing, they can be made of various materials. Now the fashion includes glass and plastic interior models. Glass doors will make the premises more light and add volume. Plastic models have good sound insulation and can be manufactured in all listed options.

Door leaf construction

The doors consist of several components:

• door leaf - movable part of the door, which is attached to the box, has standard dimensions or dimensions of the customer;
• door frame - this is a load-bearing door structure, installed in the doorway, consists of individual slats, which are fixed with mounting foam or screws;
• platbands - serve as the decoration of the door and close the joint of the door and wall box, serve as a continuation of the door and decorate the interior;
• threshold - the lower part of the door frame, designed for additional sound and noise insulation, can also cover the joint between the floor coverings of the rooms;
• gable - the lath covering the joint of the bivalve slit;
• porch - the protruding part of the door leaf and covers the place of contact between the door leaf and the box;
• glazing beads or a layout - these are shaped ledges mounted on the outside of the door playing a decorative function;
• panel - a groove in the door marked with metal frames (slot for the lock);
• fittings - these are pens, hinges, lining and latches, selected according to color and design, to the components of the door and interior.

Now we know what parts the door consists of.

The door array, what is it?

This type of doors is made of natural wood of valuable species. An array is a wood product that has a solid filling. These doors are reliable and durable, but require careful maintenance. They need to comply with the temperature regime from 15 to 35 degrees with humidity of 30 - 70%. In addition, they must be cleaned of dust and dirt settling on the surface of the blade. For maintenance it is necessary to use special means for wooden surfaces. Compliance with these requirements will allow you to permanently keep the doors from the array in perfect condition.

Internal door made of wood

Wooden doors look beautiful and are able to fit into any interior. To make the room easier to view and fill it with light, you can use models with stained glass or colored glass inserts. They look beautiful and will perfectly match with different decor of glass.

For the bedroom you can choose a model with a solid cloth and beautiful platbands. For example, the door is in light colors. It is decorated with elegant paintings with gilding, this ornament repeats the rosettes in the corners of the box. This door is suitable for a classic interior and will emphasize its luxury.

Cheap interior doors

Inexpensive interior doors cost from 800 to 8 thousand rubles. They are made of cheap materials, but they are not inferior in design to their expensive counterparts. They can be deaf or with a glass insert. As a rule, models are made in two versions and different colors. An example of such doors is shown in the picture.

is it worth buying cheap interior doors

The budget for construction is strictly laid and no owner will want to exceed it. Therefore, most builders prefer to save money on the purchase of interior doors. Now there are many manufacturers on the market and cheap models are not inferior in quality to expensive ones. To begin with, find manufacturers that have long been on the market and have proven themselves. To do this, look through the building forums and browse the websites of companies. Doors made to the standards will be of good quality and will last a long time. Also, do not neglect the inspection of the product on site.

For this you should pay attention to the following:

• the fittings should work well, without extraneous sounds and seizing;
• the door and the box must be made of one material;
• the surface should be smooth, free from damage and dirt.

Modern economy class doors look quite decent and are of good quality. Having saved money, you will not lose anything, but you will get a quality product.

Tips for buying

You are ready to go to the store and buy interior doors for your house.

Now give some tips for the right choice:

1. in the whole house the doors must be of the same height and design, also the fittings must completely coincide;
2. if you want to make multi-colored doors, then their shape must match;
3. it is not necessary to save much on doors and accessories to them, after all at the subsequent repair them you will not change;
4. when buying it is worth asking whether the installation is carried out, if so, it is better to entrust it to professionals and the guarantee is preserved.

There are nuances on which depends entirely on comfort, they must be taken into account:

• doors with glass inserts should not be put in a bedroom or a nursery, the light from the corridor can prevent sleep;
• do not buy doors with large glass canvases, they get dirty quickly downstairs, and the chips do not decorate it;
• they must fully match your interior;
• switches in the rooms are best placed on the side of the door handle in the closed state (when you open it you can turn on the light immediately, especially when there are small children);
• if you paint the door in the tone of the walls, it will visually increase the space.

Summarizing all of the above it is worth making the following recommendations:

1. allocate a certain amount for the purchase of doors and be sure to include payment for delivery and installation of doors;
2. before buying a door it is worthwhile to measure doorways well;
3. decide what design and fittings of what color will fit your rooms;
4. if a store or a manufacturing firm has a website, then you can get acquainted with the assortment on them, then go to the store and choose everything on the spot;
5. buy doors and order their installation better in one place, this will save you from unnecessary problems.

Now you know how to pick and buy doors for your house.

This article describes the interior doors. The variants of opening are given, and also it is told, from what materials they are produced. Using the information of the article, you will be able to choose the best option for yourself and purchase, taking into account all the subtleties. Successful work.