House doors are very diverse, depending on the type / material of the door and its shape / arrangement. These types of doors are used for different purposes. For example, PVC doors that are more suitable for bathroom doors, and so on. Choosing a door needs to pay attention to the type of material and its arrangement, since the door is important as an intermediary, boundary and access from one room to another.
Table of Contents:Types of Home Door MaterialsHouse Door DesignTypes of Materials / Materials of Home Doors
The most common door material is wood. This material can be worn for all rooms. Even so, there are many other types of doors for different purposes. The price of the door also varies depending on the material.1. Wooden DoorWoodpintu (Jogja Contractor)
Wooden doors are the most widely used house door material. The woods used are usually pine, teak, mahogany, merbau, to bamboo. Wooden doors create a natural and strong impression so that they can withstand stains, scratches, and even weather. But, heavy wooden doors need strong frames. Wooden doors are also prone to weathering &eaten by termites if they are not covered with wood paint.
Wooden doors are of two types, namely solid and processed doors. Solid wood doors are in the form of pure wood formed into doors, while processed wooden doors are made of wood that is processed first, for example melted into powder or cut into wooden hemispheres to be combined with other materials.
Several types of processed wooden doors: a. Panel DoorsWood panels (Rumahkuunik)
Panel doors are doors made of several wooden panels such as blackboard, MDF, HDF, and so on. Because it is composed of panels, the design of this door is more varied than solid wood doors. Panel doors can even be combined with glass.b. Flush Door Flushpintu flush (Alibaba)
It is a door made of wooden frame / MDF / sawdust, which is covered with plywood, then coated with paint / HPL. The inside of this door is empty so it is light so there is no need to use heavy frames. Flush doors are simple and relatively cheaper, not doors that are installed for style. Flush doors are also less durable and cannot muffle the sound well.
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Glass doors are suitable for use as a barrier to outdoors / gardens. Glass doors give the impression of being elegant, clean, and modern. Glass doors are also used in offices to give a bright and spacious impression, although use frosted glass / sandblast so that you cannot directly see the opposite side.
Glass doors are usually made of tempered glass because they are 5x more resistant / strong than glass in general. Using greenhouse doors can make the house brighter. But, the glass door breaks easily and if it is already cracked, then it cannot be repaired.
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There is also a type of fiberglass glass door, made of a type of glass that is stronger but lighter. Usually fiberglass is combined with panel doors, so the door of your house = wood + glass. The appearance becomes more luxurious and complex than just an ordinary glass door.3. Steel /Iron Doors
Steel and iron doors are heavier and stronger than other materials. It is usually used in offices, warehouses, or for outdoor doors.a. Steel DoorsPither steel (99.co)
The steel door is made of steel plate, it is heat-resistant, weather-resistant, and obviously will not be eaten by termites. Steel is made of a mixture of iron and carbon. Steel doors are indeed more expensive, moreover, the arrangement is also different from ordinary doors. For example, the frame is designed so that it does not bend easily, the sills are rubberized so that they do not make a loud noise when closed, and others. Usually steel doors are worn in luxury houses for garage doors.
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The iron door is made of iron plate, suitable for garden doors. The iron door is also strong as steel, what is resistant, and impact resistant. Even so, more people wear steel doors because of their stronger materials and better designs. Iron doors are also easy to rust and porous, especially if the plate is thin.4. Plastic Door (PVC &uPVC)
Doors of this type are made of plastic, similar to the material of making pipes or water tanks. It is usually used for bathrooms. PVC Doors PVC Doors (Jualoo)
PVC (poly vinyl chloride) is a lightweight plastic material. PVC doors are flexible and lightweight. The price of PVC doors is also cheaper. The advantage is that PVC doors can be colored more variably than wooden or steel doors. PVC doors are also termite resistant, although they are easily broken.b. uPVC DoorWPVC Door (Olx)
UPVC doors are similar to PVC. The difference is, uPVC is PVC without additional plastic (unplasticized), so it is more rigid and stronger. UPVC doors are more impact resistant than pVC doors. Although it is easy to fix and many designs, but this door needs an experienced handyman to install it.5. Aluminum DoorsAluminum doors (Architecti)
Aluminum doors are waterproof, so they are suitable for bathroom doors. In addition, aluminum doors are also widely used in offices. But, aluminum doors are not suitable for outdoor installation. Temperature and weather + rainwater (let alone acidic ones) can damage and make the aluminum door porous. House Door Design
Doors are not only installed so that they can open on one hinge. Many arrangements / designs of house doors are diverse. These designs are usually applied in different rooms + use different types of doors.1. Double Swing House Door Double swing door (CV Mulia Jati)
Double swing door is a door design with 2 door leaves. Suitable for the front door (façade) to give a magnificent impression, usually use a wooden door. This door also makes the house feel spacious and bright if the two door leaves are opened. Double swing doors are also suitable for glass-wearing outdoor doors (access to the garden).
There is also an asymmetrical double swing door (the size of the door leaf is not the same size). Usually, smaller door leaves are more often opened for access. Both new door leaves are opened if welcoming guests or there is a family event attended by many people.2. Folding Door Folding Door (Pixabay)
Folding doors are similar to railing doors and fence doors. This door has hinges in many places, so it can be folded to save space. It is usually suitable for glass doors with access to the garden or to the upper terrace.3. Pipit / Sliding Doors Sliding doors (Pixabay)
This door is similar to the doors on the ranch. This door has a railing on it so that opening it is just shifted. Usually for access to a room that is not too spacious but want a large door leaf. The door design of this house usually uses wooden or glass doors.4. Cut DoorCutping door (Pixabay)
The top-down cut door is quite unique because in addition to being a door, it can be a window / fence / place to look at other rooms. This door is usually used for the back door (to the yard / garden). There are also those who combine it with a double swing, making it even more unique.
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