What are the best doors to install in rooms? Which interior doors are best to choose: expert advice. Types of interior doors and recommendations for purchasing.

Interior door - this is one of the main parts of the interior. Therefore, when choosing interior , must be taken into accounta combination of quality, efficiency and design.

In order to choose exactly the product that will suit your home and meet your taste preferences, we suggest using the following useful tips, which will help you to be fully armed.

Types of interior doors

Swing doors

The most popular and common doors are swing They are right or left. As a rule, this type of interior doors is made from plastic or wood. Doors can be lined with plastic or veneer, and they can also be glued.

Advantages of swing doors:

Give the design conservatism (traditionality)
Variety of forms and designs
Various price categories
Reliable
Durable
Huge selection of colors
Huge selection of material options.

Disadvantages of swing doors:

Take up extra space in the room
Wooden doors “swell” and lose their shape over time
They require maintenance of the hinges, which begin to creak over time.

Sliding doors

Less popular interior doors are sliding, which can be “hidden” in the wall, or such doors move along the wall. Such designs are more effective when used in small spaces. Sliding doors make made of fiberglass or wood.

Sliding doors are wonderfully used in studio apartments, for example, if you need to temporarily separate the dining room from the kitchen, and then, if desired, combine them again.

Advantages of sliding doors:

Increase usable area
Adds space to the room
Give originality to the room
Increase the possibilities of design solutions.

Disadvantages of sliding doors:

Allows light to pass through
Odors pass through
Poor sound insulation
High cost
Weak design.

Folding doors

The next type of interior doors is folding doors. They are very convenient compared to a swing door. A folding door consists of leaf sections moving along a guide. These doors are suitable for bathrooms, dressing rooms and other rooms with a small opening for doors.

Advantages of folding doors:

Save space
Strong
Reliable
Functional
Mobile
Convenient to transport.

Disadvantage of folding doors is that they can only be installed in small openings, otherwise the structure will not function normally.

Criteria for choosing interior doors

1. The first criterion for choosing interior doors is manufacturing material. It should be an environmentally friendly, natural material, such as natural veneer or solid wood. No less important is the paint coating of the door, which must be harmless to health. Very high-quality coating is usually expensive.

The last layer on the door should be varnish. Its quality can be checked in a simple way: press with your fingernail varnish surface, and if a trace remains, then it is a low quality varnish.

For your information! Varnish coating- This is one of the expensive components of interior doors, so manufacturers often save on this material.

2. Study carefully condition of the door surface, which must be without flaws. Run your palm over the door and make sure there are no roughness, unevenness or chips.

3. Study carefully door color, which must be clean and uniform. There should be no stains or inclusions of a different color on your interior door.

Regardless of the layer of paint on the door, the natural structure should be visible. Sometimes unscrupulous manufacturers try to hide door defects with tinting. Such products, of course, are not worth buying.

4. The next criterion is evenness of the canvas. Carefully examine the doors for existing differences and irregularities. Interior doors must be perfectly straight.

5. If the door has glass, then pay attention to quality of seals and silicone sealants at the joints.

6. A quality door must have seal.

7. Pay attention to the frame, trim and finishing of the interior door - it should be same color and quality.

8. Also pay attention to complete set. Serious manufacturing companies that value their reputation additionally complete their interior doors box and platbands.

9. Take a good look seal, which should be in the door frame. If the seal is soft, it means it is of good quality, but if it is hard, it will not adhere well to the surface.

10. Presence of a vestibule also indicates the high quality of the product. The porch serves for sound insulation and thermal insulation.

11. You ask: "What is the key to the durability of an interior door? We answer: these are solid massive tree species (oak, tree, beech, cherry).

But! Doors made of hardwood need to be varnished periodically.

12. Class fire safety doors are also important. The higher it is, the safer the product will be. You can ask the seller about this property in more detail.

Which interior doors to choose? Measurements

1. Before you go shopping for an interior door, be sure to take a tape measure with you, which can also help determine the quality of the product.

Use a tape measure to measure the door you like diagonally.(from corner to corner). You should get two measurements, and the difference between them should not exceed 1 mm. If the difference in measurements exceeds the norm, this means that the door is of poor quality.

2. Look at the door leaf from all ends. If you see a characteristic “figure eight” instead of a straight edge, it means the wood that was used to make the interior door was dried incorrectly. It's better not to buy such a product.

To the above, we can add that only factories with modern equipment can produce high-quality interior doors that meet international standards.

Which glazing is better to choose for interior doors?

1. Now let's check glazing quality interior door. Take the door in your hands and shake slightly. If you hear rattling, this indicates poor glass fastening, which in turn may indicate low quality of the product as a whole.

2. If the door has frosted glass, inspect it presence of cloudy or greasy stains. If such stains exist, you should not purchase such a door, because such a defect can only be removed with the help of special equipment.

3. Be sure to ask the seller about origin of glass. It would be better if it was impact resistant. But in order to save money, you can pay attention to tempered glass, which, when broken, bursts into small pieces, thereby preventing a person from being injured.

I would also like to add that the variety of door leaves with glass inserts (panels) allows you to match them to almost any room design.

After all, the various types of glass (stained glass, corrugated, colored, frosted) that are presented on the interior door market are impressive in their design. And even fish, flowers, and insects are placed inside the synthetic glass, which looks very impressive.

4. Product price– an important factor influencing the choice of a particular door.

Today, Italian interior doors, like all Italian furniture, are considered best in the world rightfully so for many centuries. As additional evidence of this statement, we can mention the fact that there are such old wooden Italian doors that it is not possible to determine their age.

Representatives of the best Italian furniture factories search for and collect wood all over the world, then restoring and painting it by hand using ancient technologies. Of course, these are unique wooden canvases, but also their prices are also impressive.

An alternative to interior doors with artistic painting are doors made from aged wood obtained from artificially.

In addition, domestic manufacturers can also offer no less interesting, but at the same time affordable models with glazing.

We buy an interior door

Immediately think about how much cash Are you willing to spend (minimum and maximum) on new door. If you want to hire a specialist to install an interior door, then you need to include these costs in the price. If you wish, you can install an interior door yourself by reading this article.
Then you should measure your doorway to know exactly which doors will fit there.
Visit the store, take a photo of the doors and fittings you like (latches for double doors, screws, hinges, locks), in order to decide at home whether all this will suit your interior.
Don’t forget to measure the thickness of the walls, because if it is larger than the door frame, then you should purchase additional accessories.
Be sure to talk to the sellers about all questions of interest, including warranty obligations.

How to choose an interior door (video)

As a rule, the choice of interior doors is left until the very end of the renovation, when cosmetic work are already finished, and the furniture is assembled, and they do it without unnecessary hesitation. However, not right choice an interior door can ruin the entire interior. To avoid stylistic dissonance and further problems with use, we have put together some tips for you to help you make the right choice. And interior designer Maria Solovyova-Sosnovik will give us comments.

Opening method

First you need to decide what type of doors you would like to see in your apartment: swing doors (the most popular option that we are used to; its disadvantage is that these doors require space to open), pendulum doors (they never close tightly and are more typical for public premises), sliding sliding doors or accordion doors (not the most aesthetic option, but very space-saving).

There is no point in showing you classic swing doors, so let's talk about other options. Several times during our reporting we saw sliding doors. So, the owners did wooden doors to order. The downside of this model is poor sound insulation. The main thing when choosing is a good mechanism that will allow the door to slide easily and at the same time fix its position.

In Scandinavian style, white sliding doors with glass inserts are the most expensive element in the apartment, but they are the ones who create the mood in the house, as the owners themselves believe.

We only saw accordion doors once - in a two-room apartment. The owner Irina installed such doors due to the fact that there is very little space in the apartment, and she did not want to lose the precious meters that are formed when opening classic doors. Although we know 9 ways to make it functional.

Durability and functionality

The appearance and method of opening the door are, of course, very important, but do not forget that we use doors every day, and how they will look and work after a year or more is fundamental important question. The most wear-resistant doors are made of hard wood (oak, beech, cherry). Coniferous species require replacement of the varnish coating after some time.

“If the door is a single panel, choose a base made of MDF: it retains its shape during use. Do you definitely want a door made of natural wood? In this case, it should consist of strapping and panels to avoid deformation under the influence of heat/cold, humidity/dryness.”

Rules for choosing doors from Maria Solovyova-Sosnovik:

Doors should be the same type and height throughout the apartment, with the same handles. It’s good to make a panel on the front door that matches the interior doors - the space takes on a holistic and finished look.
A creative concept may also include multi-colored doors with different handles. Then the doors should be the same shape so that it is clear that this is the concept.
The secret to an expensive outfit is good shoes or a bag; The secret to a good renovation is quality doors. Provide a separate line item in the budget for doors and handles. Even when repainting walls or replacing wallpaper, as when changing an outfit, the doors will last a long time and will retain their excellent appearance.
It is better to order the installation of doors from the company where you purchase them. In this case, the seller’s guarantee will apply and it will be possible to avoid conflicts on the topic: “No, it’s your doors that are crooked! “No, it’s your hands that are crooked.”

What else is worth knowing and considering when choosing:

It is better not to install doors with glass inserts in the bedroom or in the nursery: light from the corridor can interfere with sleep.
It’s better not to choose doors with mirrored or glass inserts that go straight to the floor: they often get dirty at the bottom, and chipping is common (especially if you have small children, who may well drive their toy tanks to ram the door).
Doors should match the style of the interior. In such cases, eclecticism should be approached very carefully: barn doors are unlikely to look good in a classic interior.
The switch is on the wrong side of the door - this is an unfortunate repair mistake. In order not to encounter a situation in which you have to go into a dark room and go around the door in order to turn on the light, remember: the switch must be on the side of the closed door handle.
Paintable doors that match the color of the walls visually expand the space.

Showroom of the developer A101

One-room apartment on Dubrovka

Action Sequences

And finally small cheat sheet according to the sequence of actions when selecting and purchasing new doors:

First you need to understand the possible budget (indicate the cost, more than which you are not willing to spend on all the doors, and then divide it by the required quantity). You should also include an installation fee in the purchase price, unless, of course, you decide to install the doors yourself.
It is necessary to take measurements. You can do this yourself or call a specialist from the company if you are not sure of your accuracy (wrong door size is a common problem!).
Next you need to decide which door design will suit your interior.
You can first select doors on the Internet (this will help you better navigate prices and offers on the market), and then go to the store and see how they look in reality.
Order doors and their installation in one place - this will save you from unnecessary stress.

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Interior doors - important element any repairs. Various curtains and arches could not become a replacement. Their choice should be taken seriously. Read reviews on the Internet, if possible, see it in person. The pictures on the screen do not fully convey the color and texture. Most approach the issue of choosing interior doors on a residual basis, after the ceiling and walls are ready and if there is money left for them.

The main thing to focus on when purchasing is appearance. This approach when choosing good doors is fundamentally wrong and threatens big problems in the future. The quality of materials not only determines appearance, but also durability. After all, who would want to buy interior doors in 2 years, when they lose their good appearance and begin to crumble?

Features of selection

Before purchasing you need to know the sizes doorway, 80–95 cm - standard size. If the opening is 110 cm or more, swing and sliding doors are suitable.

When setting an estimate for repairs, immediately decide on the amount for good interior doors. You won’t be able to save money here; quality items are expensive. If you expect to buy gradually, as you accumulate the necessary funds, you will be faced with the situation that the desired model is no longer produced by the manufacturer. To remain in demand, companies updating model ranges quite often. Prices for building materials are constantly rising, and if you find good option, you need to take it, it definitely won’t be cheaper tomorrow.

Selection criteria

Doorway measurements

After measuring the height and width, check the diagonals from one corner to the other. A discrepancy greater than 1 mm indicates an error.
Properly dried wood, smooth on the end side.

Glass check

If the glass in the door rattles when you shake it slightly, it means it is not secured correctly. And it speaks of low quality.
Good frosted glass is clean, without streaks or stains. Detergents and you cannot remove them in any other way. The defect is eliminated by replacing the glass with a new one.
The higher the cost of glass, the better its characteristics and quality.
The seal is an important part of the door that holds the glass in place. Find out from the seller what is used as a sealant.

Varieties

The price of doors is influenced by the material from which they are made. There are 3 main types:

Veneered.
Laminated.

The basis for doors (except solid wood) are composite materials - chipboard, fiberboard, MDF, OSB. They are used for cladding or base.

Interior doors made of solid wood are a sign of luxury. For production they use ash, alder, oak. Oak is considered the most durable. Such doors will decorate your interior. Doors made of softwood, the cheapest, from 5,000 rubles. Exclusive option will cost 50,000 rubles. Common models cost 15,000-30,000 rubles.

A solid door is a composite structure made of guides, panels, and crossbars. This design allows designers to radically change the appearance and give it any shape. The external decoration is very varied - mother of pearl, gilding, tinted varnish. Standard glass is replaced with stained glass with crystals and stones, which gives the doors additional luxury and exclusivity.

The quality and durability of solid wood doors is influenced by the technology of wood processing and drying. If the wood was not completely dried and covered with a layer of varnish, seasonal changes in moisture in environment will lead to damage to the paintwork. This deficiency is subject to door frames and doors with knots.

In a cheap niche, from 5000 rubles, the market is controlled by Belarusian manufacturers and even Chinese factories cannot provide such a price-quality ratio. Belarusian forests are rich in different tree species, and the cost of production and labor is cheaper than in Russia. Before buying interior doors from Belarusian manufacturers, look at the reviews; there are handicraft fakes.

When purchasing from 35,000 rubles, you can look towards Italian manufacturers. You will receive high quality and no problems with swollen varnish and broken fittings. Many years of experience and advanced technologies guarantee. The only negative is the long waiting time and the lack of opportunity to buy finished product, only on order.

Veneered

Veneered interior doors are a good option at a lower price compared to solid wood. They are very durable and not affected by moisture. Options exterior finishing so many. Price depends on veneer The more expensive the wood, the higher the price. This does not change the quality. The cheapest option is finished with artificial veneer.

The veneer covering of the canvas is divided into complete and fragmentary. In the first case, the cladding is applied entirely to the surface. After this, processing occurs on a milling machine until it is completely finished. With fragmentary veneering, individual elements are processed separately and then assembled.

Average price of a good veneer door 10000-15000 rub., depending on the manufacturer. There are quite a few Russian manufacturers in this niche, but according to customer reviews, 3 leaders stand out - “Volkhovets”, “Alexandrovskie Doors”, “Framir”.

"Volkhovets" produces interior doors costing from 12,000 rubles. According to customer reviews, the manufacturer's price is completely justified. Good quality veneer, nice appearance. In production, "Volkhovodets" uses ash, Canadian oak, and mahogany veneers.

"Alexandrovskie Doors" is a well-known brand among manufacturers, the price starts from 15,000 rubles. But is the increased cost justified? In this case - completely. The company does not produce hollow-core doors, only glued solid wood. This adds durability and you won't have to worry about accidentally puncturing the veneer. Model range is very extensive, there are such design trends as classic, rococo, empire, modern. There is not a single bad review of “Alexandrovskie Doors” on the Internet.

St. Petersburg company "Framir" competes in the low price category, from 7300 rubles. As one review says: "For the price, I'm willing to take the risk." The basis is pine honeycomb. The quality of external finishing is at a high level, high-quality veneer, waterproof varnish. When you place an order, specify everything in the smallest detail. This happens with all manufacturers in the lower price category, they save on everything.

Laminated

Laminated interior doors are the cheapest option. They have a good appearance, a service life of up to 10 years, but do not tolerate moisture well. Before installation, you need to open it with several layers of varnish and let it sit for a week. WITH outside covered with acrylic, melamine, polyvinyl chloride film, with wood texture. Well done laminated door covering, in appearance indistinguishable from veneer. Lamination is used both when finishing fabric with a solid frame and with honeycomb filler. Surface irregularities are smoothed out with a layer of MDF. In a cheaper version, MDF is replaced with melamine paper impregnated with resins.

Stages of manufacturing laminated interior doors

Assembling a frame from coniferous wood.
The voids of the frame are filled with MDF, fiberboard, chipboard.
Pasting MDF blanks.
Application of decorative laminated film.

In the area of the future lock, an additional block is inserted for fastening. In lightweight ones, the frame is cardboard, made in the form of a honeycomb. The resulting cake is glued together using a press. And after drying, the door becomes strong and durable.

Doors made using this technology cost little and have a good appearance. Medium version of laminated doors together with a box it will cost 5000 rubles. The service life is significantly inferior to solid wood doors, but their low price and appearance have made them popular. Production technology is constantly being improved.

The Chelyabinsk company "Krasnoderevshchik" produces doors from 5,500 rubles. Production is carried out on European equipment, as are fittings. The design of interior doors is laconic. New this season is frameless glazing. The assortment is divided into groups, which reduces the time when choosing. If you have a doorway of non-standard size, it’s okay, the delivery set includes telescopic trims.

"Sofia" - famous manufacturer, actively advertised on television. The price starts from 11,500 rubles. The price corresponds to the quality of the product. Customer reviews are only positive. Basis - pine frame covered with MDF. Decorative coating - polypropylene film. Which provides protection from moisture, mechanical damage and meets environmental standards. The glass used is shatterproof glass, which when broken produces blunt pieces.

Remember that a door is not just one leaf, but also a frame, trim, threshold, and fittings. At construction exhibitions, companies attract buyers with low prices. But then it turns out that the price includes only the door leaf, without the rest. Price complete set will cost 2 times more. And if we add installation here, the final amount will exceed the exhibition price. To avoid confusion when purchasing, multiply the cost of the door leaf by 2. The door and its components (frame, thresholds, trim) must be made of the same material.

At a good interior door there is a technical passport, which describes in detail how the door was produced, in compliance with what norms and rules. Reputable companies provide such papers at all their doors. You don't have to know what these GOSTs and rules mean. The presence of product passports reduces the risk of receiving a low-quality door. Handicraft producers do not do this, attracting buyers with a low price and hoping that greed will blind them.

I'll tell you my case. After overhaul There was almost no money left on the door. I chose Verdu doors on the construction market. When compared with a more expensive option, I didn't see any visual difference. I decided to order directly from the manufacturer; as it turned out, he was not far away. When ordering the door, I was told about 2 types of platband. To my question: “How are they different from each other?” They answered me: “Nothing, just size.” In fact, it turned out that cheap trims need to be cut out yourself, but in expensive ones everything has already been done. Immediately after moving in, the outer film on the platband peeled off. And after 2 years of use, the diamond on the glass came off. Don't go cheap or be prepared for modifications.

Max, Eagle

In my new apartment I took a long time to choose the doors, looked through many options and settled on Profile Doors. When ordering, it turned out that the price on the website was 5,000 rubles, only for the canvas. And the box, handles, hinges, thresholds are purchased separately. All together cost 11,000 rubles. And I found a cheaper option. In the first place I got 16,000 rubles. As a result, I ordered the doors from the online store.

After the door was delivered, I took care of its installation. And then a shock awaited me: the prices for installing the door were 2 times higher than its cost. But there was nowhere to go I had to order. Don’t repeat my mistake and order door installation directly from the seller. I can’t say anything bad about the door; not much time has passed.

Alina, Smolensk

I ordered mine online, 5 pieces. I chose veneer, light oak, without glass. The cost of the canvas is 5000 rubles. With work and everything else, it cost 12,000 rubles for one. The installation was not carried out by very professional people, they reinstalled it 2 times. Even during installation, they managed to chip off a corner of the veneer on one of the sides. After my remark, they offered a discount of 1000 rubles. The doors were delivered in a large box with a passport. After the opening, it turned out that the manufacturer saved on the materials of the platband. Overall I was pleased with the purchase. But I’ll pay attention to the issue with the platband next time.

Andrey, Moscow

I’ll share my experience, maybe my review will help someone. I took care of this even before the renovation began. I looked a lot on the Internet and read reviews. At first I wanted to take it from the Sophia company. But I read the reviews and doubts crept in, but for such a price there shouldn’t be any. In one of the stores I was advised by a local manufacturer, Rumax. I looked at the model’s website and contacted the store. There they answered me: “But there is no such model, we order only the most popular.”

I had to look for the model I needed all over the city. One of the stores agreed to bring it to order. There are no reviews for this model on the Internet at all; it was scary to order a pig in a poke. But everything ended well, they were safely delivered and installed. I didn't notice any flaws in the assembly. The exterior is white oak with two side stripes. Without glass inserts, it looks very stylish. The only thing I didn't like was thickness, slightly thin. But there’s nothing you can do about it; buying online has its downsides.

Alexey, Rostov

It’s nice when all the interior elements in an apartment or house form a single ensemble. In this general orchestra, the role of the first violin is played by the interior doors. They emphasize the individuality of the style, being mandatory elements of the design solution.

Choosing interior doors on a market replete with a variety of prices, shapes, manufacturing methods and materials is easy and at the same time difficult. A quality product cannot cost little. At the same time, beautiful design and high price cannot serve as a guarantee of reliability. In this matter, it is better to rely on consumer reviews and expert advice.

You can choose good doors only after a competent assessment of the properties of the material of manufacture and the installation location.

Main types of interior doors

Based on the material used, interior doors are divided into the following types:

Made from solid wood. All-wood types of products will never go out of fashion, and for a long time will be considered an ideal option for residential premises. They are distinguished by longevity, subject to compliance with manufacturing standards and technologies, and high cost. There are unpainted and painted.
Made from laminated wood. Types of products of this type are somewhat cheaper, but better than others. The canvas is assembled from several pieces of wood, which sometimes affects its appearance.
Veneered. The types of veneered structures dominate the market. These products are average and slightly below average price segments. Execution and assembly are often average. The material is substandard wood, which is hidden behind an attractive-looking veneer. It is better to choose such a door for a summer house.
From MDF. These types are quickly gaining popularity due to their ability to imitate natural wood and stone. The method of making the canvas is akin to the production process kitchen countertops. The vacuum pressing method is used. The finished slab is covered with anti-vandal film. MDF has a density and weight greater than that of natural wood. The material is fireproof, heat and sound insulating, and resistant to mechanical stress.

Laminated. Types of interior doors with laminated coating belong to the budget segment. They are characterized by a large assortment, choice of colors, relatively small weight and ease of care. Polyvinyl chloride film reliably protects the canvas from moisture and chemicals. These are better to choose for a balcony, kitchen or bathroom.

There are also combined types, plastic, glass and aluminum analogues. Each of them is good to a certain extent, used in one place or another, but they cannot be called the best.

Solid wood interior doors

Better natural material there is nothing and nothing can exist. The solid wood door always looked dignified and occupied special place in the popularity ranking. The manufacturing material does not harm human health - this is the main advantage.

The surface is often coated with special compounds, varnish, paints or left unpainted. Regardless of the finish, solid wood doors stand out from the general range of their counterparts as follows:

Gorgeous view.
Durability and reliability, long service life.
High level of heat and noise insulation.
Moisture resistant.

There is only one drawback to such structures - high cost. But can beauty be measured with money? It’s better to pay once and forget about the problems associated with doors forever.

Veneered interior doors

The canvas can be made from anything - chipboard, MDF or some other pressed material. But on top it is covered with a thin cut of wood that has undergone special treatment - veneer.

The choice of veneer on the market is very wide - from oak to bamboo, for which buyers appreciate this type products.

Veneer exactly imitates expensive types of wood that you can’t even find in a regular store. Certain advantages of such doors are:

Almost perfect appearance, imitating an array of expensive natural wood.
Resistance to mechanical damage.
Indifferent to changes in temperature and humidity.
Relatively light weight.
Relatively low cost (compared to solid wood products).

The disadvantages include the following:

Difficulty in eliminating mechanical damage.
Weak resistance to ultraviolet radiation. In the sun, such a door will quickly become stained and lose its original luster.
Heterogeneity of the material. As a result, reduced strength.

Laminated doors

Such structures have a frame based on laminated pine timber, which is lined with MDF or chipboard. The cavities are filled with porous chipboard or cardboard honeycombs. This solution reduces the weight and cost of the structure. The outside of the canvas and the elements of the box are laminated.

Laminates of varying quality and reliability are used. It is better to choose a product coated with two-chrome, which is different high level resistance to mechanical stress, almost not afraid of changes in temperature and humidity.

The advantages of laminated structures include:

Low cost.
Small mass.
Sufficiently high moisture resistance of PVC film coating. Ideal for installation in the bathroom.
Resistance to temperature changes. The film reliably protects the canvas from deformation.
Wide selection of colors and textures.
Easy to care for. Wash with a wet cloth.

The disadvantages are:

Insufficient resistance to mechanical damage. In particular, shock loads. The structure crumbles and cracks, after which it is impossible to restore it.
A perfectly flat surface sometimes looks trivial, without any zest. And it certainly doesn’t add aesthetic appeal.
Possibility of film peeling over time.

Glass, plastic and aluminum doors

No interior door looks good without glass inserts. Glass allows you to fill your home with light, giving it a feeling of freedom and limitless space. This explains their popularity among the people and among designers.

On modern market choosing a glass structure is not difficult, since the choice is huge. Both in design and color solutions, as well as in size and cost.

The glasses that are used also vary in strength. This must be taken into account.

The positive aspects of glass structures include:

They visually enlarge the space, often having an original design.
Not affected by moisture.
They don't change shape.
Easy to use.

TO negative aspects include the following:

They break easily; impacts cause chips and cracks.
High cost.
Large mass of the structure.
Difficult installation.

Plastic and aluminum interior doors are very practical, but very budget options, which hardly anyone will choose for an apartment or private house. Such interior doors are suitable for summer houses and small cottages. They are inexpensive, but they look unattractive. These are utilitarian doors, well protected from water. Therefore, it is better to use them for bathrooms, kitchens, utility rooms and offices. In a word, an economical option.

Choice

Not only its cost and design depend on the material used to make an interior door, although each of us is interested in choosing the most beautiful one and so on. Material determines the majority physical properties products. The requirements for them depend on the installation location and purpose of the structure. Each specific case requires its own door.

The main principle of choice is to not skimp on doors. A cheap product will soon cease to please the eye, or even require dismantling.

To avoid mistakes, many people use the following recommendations:

The best interior doors are solid wood. It is unlikely that anyone would dare to argue with this. Suitable for any premises with any operating conditions. They look great. They last almost forever. Plus they are very prestigious. In short, the classics are timeless and always better.

In second place - from MDF. The excellent qualities of the material ensure reliability, practicality and, most importantly, provide excellent appearance for many years. This is the most popular product today. Middle weight category.

In the video you can see the selection rules:

Laminated and veneered doors are considered economy class products. They will not withstand strong changes in humidity and temperature, and will not provide reliable noise and heat insulation. If you have the means, it's better to choose something else. The housekeeper has no place in the apartment. Send them to the office or country house.
It is better to choose glass products for the kitchen and bathroom. They serve for a long time and reliably if you don’t beat them. Glass and stained glass look decent, while it is impervious to fluctuations in temperature and humidity.

Finally, a little about prices. Cheap doors cost from 2 to 7-8 thousand rubles. These are laminated, veneered and MDF. Expensive ones from the array - over 9-10 thousand, and the cost of elite ones, usually imported, starts from 30 thousand.