Types of interior doors by design, material, opening method, design

The opening method can also become a highlight, beautiful double-leaf hinged interior doors will emphasize the elegance and mannerism of a classic interior, and a non-standard radius or pendulum model will become one of the best interior solutions for stylish design.

Difference in device and material

Paneled

The name of the structure comes from the word panel. These are thin door inserts made of plywood, glass or boards. The panels are fixed in the door frame in the grooves. The frame itself is made of solid wood beams.

On the picture paneled door design.

Shield

In other words, the frame-panel type of structure is the base to which the sheets are attached. The frame is made of type-setting or solid timber. The difference in strength, during the production of a type-setting structure, parts of the wood are fastened in a special way, which ensures resistance to changes in temperature and humidity. For the manufacture of the frame, hardwood and low cost wood is used.

Views

There are several types of filling panel interior doors:

• Solid filling (reinforced). This type is a filling from chipboard strips or wood blocks, which are laid out tightly. The structure turns out to be heavy, but it has high strength and good sound insulation.
• With honeycomb filling. The material for filling the frame-honeycomb type is often corrugated cardboard, which outwardly resembles a honeycomb, from this the name comes from. The design is not very robust, but it absorbs noise very well.
• Hollow interior doors are the most fragile type. The construction has no filler and does not protect against noise.

On the picture panel door construction.

On the picture internal structure of panel doors.

Milled

A pattern is cut out on a solid canvas. The surface has no protruding parts, in contrast to the paneled look. A budgetary but beautiful way to decorate a door leaf. The pattern is cut automatically and can be of any shape.

On the picture milled door in section.

Veneered

The door frame is covered with veneer, which can be natural wood or artificial. The veneer is applied directly to the surface of the canvas or to the fabric base. The natural coating, in contrast to the artificial one, endows the product with good soundproofing and heat-saving qualities. The end part is trimmed with an edge.

Views

By type of construction, they are divided into two types:

• Solid. The wooden frame is filled with glued timber;
• Hollow. The frame is made of solid wood and is connected with molded or paneled veneer panels.

On the picture on the left is a hollow veneered door structure, on right - solid.

Tsargovye doors

Tzargovy or prefabricated interior models are a frame made of vertical beams on the sides and filling of tsars - transverse slats.The drawers are folded according to the principle of the constructor, if necessary, any segment can be replaced. Interior doors with three or more crossbeams are called Tsagrovy.

On the picture structural elements of a prefabricated door.

Profile

They represent a structure based on a system of profiles. The finishes for profile canvases are used very differently. It can be veneer, eco-veneer or modern materials that imitate the texture of wood and even fabric.

Glass

There are two types, frame and frameless.

• Wireframe view, respectively, has a frame made of metal or wood, due to which the structure is more durable.
• Frameless only have a solid glass frame and door. The glass itself can be ordinary, glued and made using the "triplex" technology. The latter type is particularly durable and does not shatter into fragments when broken.

On the picture on the left is a frame view of a glass door, on the right is a frameless sliding door.

In the diagram on the left sliding door construction, on right - pendulum.

Array

A durable and environmentally friendly material that benefits from many characteristics such as thermal insulation, durability and sound insulation. However, depending on the breed, a solid wood product reacts differently to moisture and temperature.

• Product from pine trees do not differ in good indicators of resistance to changes in humidity and temperature. Pine is a soft species. The material has a low cost.
• Oak in comparison with other types of rocks, it has the highest rates of heat and sound insulation. The material is durable, resistant to changes in humidity, temperature, and also does not deform over time.
• Alder resistant to high humidity and low resin content.
• Ash flexible, but very durable type of wood. It tolerates dry air well and has a beautiful natural pattern.
• Nut refers to hard rocks, the material is durable. It has a beautiful natural pattern and is notable for its low cost.
• Beech. Durable, moisture-resistant, wear-resistant material. Refers to hard rocks.

Plastic

Plastic products are a frame covered with PVC foil. The film is applied to MDF or fiberboard sheets. The material is moisture resistant, durable, has a low cost and a wide selection of colors and textures. Plastic interior doors are non-toxic, but also not environmentally friendly like natural wood.

Non-standard

Interior doors may have an appearance that differs from the models in the usual sense. The variety of designs will decorate even the most daring designs

• Invisible interior doors an interesting solution, they almost completely merge with the wall surface. For this, a box without platbands, a door leaf that can be trimmed, hidden fittings: handles and hinges are used.

• Arched interior doors will decorate the classic and oriental interior. The shape has a semicircular appearance.

• Another interior solution will be radius interior doors... In other words, it is a bent door. Such products are most often made individually, with the required radius.

• In the form of a bookcase. Massive and heavy construction, supplied fully assembled. The average thickness of such a door is about 20 centimeters.

Finishing materials for doors

Pvc coating

PVC coating or plastic coating. PVC trim can be in the form of films or panels. Visually it looks aesthetically pleasing, the material can externally copy a wooden covering. Avoid direct sunlight and overheating.

Laminated

Multilayer paper film capable of imitating any material. Laminate is not afraid of water and does not fade in the light. The material consists entirely of artificial materials.

On the picture device of a laminated door with chipboard filler.

Eco-veneer

Wood fibers glued together, which are pre-painted over.Eco-friendly and budget-friendly finish. The material is not afraid of sunlight and moisture. They have low sound insulation.

All elements of the doors: boxes, canvases and platbands - are faced with an eco-veneer cortex in the color "Linen" - a durable and textured artificial material that imitates wood.

Acrylate

Environmentally friendly material, the pattern can be engraved on the canvas. In terms of strength, it is significantly superior to conventional varnish and enamel coatings.

Painted and varnished doors

A simple but still relevant type of interior door decoration. The coating can be acrylic, nitro paint or alkyd enamel. Depending on personal preference, the surface can be glossy or matte.

The door is covered with light gray paint with several layers of varnish.

Glass inserts, stained glass

With glass details, the design will look more interesting and easier. The inserts are made of transparent, colored and frosted glass, as well as in the form of mirrors or stained glass.

Mirrored

The mirror reflects daylight and dissolves in space, filling it with air and volume.

Photo printing

Film with photo printing can be with absolutely any image. The finish can blend in with the surface of the walls or beat the doorway.

Classification by opening method

Swinging

The classic and most familiar model for interior doors. Doors have any finish, such as laminated or with glass inserts. They open to any convenient side, inward or outward, depending on the fastening.

Views

There are two main types of hinged interior doors. Single-leaf and double-leaf.

• Single leaf. As a rule, they are installed in bedrooms, restrooms and other rooms. A convenient option for standard and compact rooms.
  

  

• Bivalve interior doors. Most often they are installed in a living room, hall or country house. This type is suitable for wide openings from a meter and wider. Door leaves are made of the same or different sizes. One of the flaps can be fixed in order to stay closed.
  

  

Opening method

The door can swing inward or outward. It depends on the location of the mount. The simplest option is hinges, which are fixed to the desired edge from the end side of the box and door.

On the picture on the right is a way of opening "from yourself", left - "to myself".

Sliding

Compact view of interior doors that saves space in the room. Looks good both in a small room and in a spacious hall. For such a model, the presence of a box is not necessary, the sashes move along the guides. There are several differences.

Types by the number of canvases

There may be one leaf or several, depending on the width of the doorway.

• One canvas. Suitable for a small room, the model saves usable space that can be used otherwise.

• Two. Sliding interior doors made of two canvases will decorate the living room, dining room or hall.

• Three. For three-leaf interior doors, all three canvases can move, or one of them is fixed to the lock in one position.

Types by design

Structural views can be considered other distinctive features.

• Sliding interior doors along the wall move along the guides. They are attached to the top of the box; for a more solid fixation, the rails can be installed on the floor.

• Sliding structure inside the doorway additionally saves space along the walls. This type of construction is applied to two- and three-leaf interior doors. The doors are arranged in parallel and folded according to the principle of a compartment door, without going beyond the opening.

• Sliding doors can be folded into a pencil case inside the wall. Visually it looks spectacular, the doors can be fully extended, leaving the opening open. The construction of the wall provides for the presence of a canister hole, where the doors will "enter".

Folding (accordion)

Convenient, space-saving model. An interior door can consist of two or more leaves, which move along guides and fold according to the accordion principle, otherwise this type is called "books" doors. For a four-leaf structure, you will also need a bottom rail on the floor.

Rotary doors, swing-sliding

The principle of operation is designed so that the door can be opened outward and inward, while not using a lot of space. Thanks to the mechanism, the interior door opens along a non-standard path, moving to the side and turning perpendicular to the wall.

The door leaf inside the opening drives the rotary rotor mechanism. It provides easy and silent door opening both for yourself and away from you.

On the picture swing-sliding door mechanism, a system with the functionality of a compact book and roto-door.

Pendulum

Otherwise, this type is called swinging, because of the ability to open in any direction like a pendulum. This is possible thanks to a special mechanism that is attached to the door and the frame from the top and bottom. The door leaf itself can be made of different materials: tempered glass, wood. The number of leaves, depending on the width of the opening, can be one or two.

Dveri installed on pendulum hinges, they allow you to open the doors in both directions.

Dimensions (edit)

The size table is wide enough and you can choose the optimal size for any kind of room. Dimensions are set by GOST.

Types by style

Modern

Any model is suitable for a modern interior, from the usual panel boards to extravagant radius ones. For high-tech and minimalism directions, invisible interior doors, sliding or roto designs with a sliding mechanism will be an ideal interior solution. The surface is smooth, matt or lacquered, in wenge or bleached wood colors, in any suitable material, depending on the design.

Classic design

Undoubtedly, they will decorate paneled or milled hinged interior doors. A single-leaf and double-leaf look will look good. Solid wood can be considered an ideal material for the classics; a panel or veneered model will be a cheaper analogue.

Provence

An elegant and delicate style that uses natural materials, plastic will be inappropriate here. For interior decoration Provence, you can choose deaf hinged or folding interior doors made of aged wood.

Country

The interior is primarily associated with a village house, the materials in which are almost always natural, respectively, the tree will best emphasize the interior idea. Swing or sliding models can be decorated with carved patterns.

Loft

In the interior of the loft, unpainted sliding wooden doors on rails will look interesting, they will emphasize the features of the direction. Swinging interior doors made of dark and light wood or glass will also be appropriate.

Scandinavian

The style is full of light, not overloaded with details, and at the same time quite cozy. Smooth wooden and lacquered interior doors, which can be decorated with glass inserts and beautiful fittings, will harmoniously fit into the interior.

Oriental

The design is characterized by luxury and beautiful shapes. Wooden doors can be decorated with stained glass inserts, and the box can be decorated with carved details. The interior idea will be emphasized by a semicircular doorway.

Details affect the appearance of the apartment; when renovating and choosing interior doors, you should pay attention to the features of the layout and area of ​​the room. The color, shape and way of opening can support the stylistic idea or, on the contrary, completely ruin it.Like any interior items, interior doors can correspond to classic and modern trends, and the variety of choices allows you to choose the perfect look for yourself.