I’m sure you’ve heard that the first impression is the last impression. And, when entering anyone’s house, what is the first thing we see? The door! Therefore, this essential resource needs to be very well chosen. After all, the door types They dictate the style of the house and even more so, the personality of the residents.
But, do you know the best entry door option? What is the best material? What are the different designs on the market? To solve this doubt, we will talk about each question and also present you with 9 door types:
- Sliding door
- opening door
- Pivoting door
- Overhead door
- Shrimp holder
- Folding door
- Dutch holder
- Door comes and goes
- Venetian door
Types of external doors
Firstly, consider that this material will be exposed to the sun and rain, so it needs to be quite resistant. Therefore, the most used materials for the entrance to the house are: wood, aluminum and glass.
Glass door
Although it is not very common to use glass doors in homes, this style is more suitable for offices. As a result, it is not enough to simply ask a glazier to make a door-shaped cutout, you need a film that does not leave the area transparent.
On the other hand, if the residence is located in the countryside or in a location away from other houses, there is no problem in placing it without protection.
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aluminum door
This is definitely one of the materials that is trending on the market, and it is no coincidence. The material’s durability and lightness offer great value for money.
Furthermore, it can be combined with other materials, such as glass itself. Whether matte or glossy, the first impression when entering a house with this door is certainly modern!
Wooden door
Wooden doors are the most common material found on the market. But, when placing it on the front door, you need to choose the one that has the best quality.
Otherwise, it could deteriorate more quickly than you would like. The best wood for outdoor doors is solid wood.
Door types
Now that you have chosen the material that you like most, it’s time to move on to the models. Now there are 9 door types which are suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments.
opening door
This is the type of door which is in 90% of Brazilian homes. Therefore, the name itself says it all. As it is a standardized model, to give it a touch of personality you need color or details of designs or door handles.
More suitable for indoor environments, this is an interesting option for rooms that already have something highlighted, such as a chalkboard wall or wallpaper, for example.
On the other hand, the opening door basically consists of a vertical hinge mechanism.
Sliding door
This is the second type of door most common on the market. The sliding door is ideal for small apartments. After all, she doesn’t need the opening space, just a rail so she can run.
When planning, don’t forget that the track needs to be twice the width of the door. And, to give the space a feeling of spaciousness, it’s worth investing in a door with a mirror.
Folding door
When we talk about this type of door, it’s almost automatic to think about that white plastic door, right? On the other hand, nowadays there are various designs with different materials.
The name does justice to the musical instrument itself. Although it also takes up less space, it has the disadvantage of not guaranteeing good acoustic insulation. Furthermore, for environments with higher humidity such as bathrooms and kitchens, the best option is an accordion door made of PVC.
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Port Types: Shrimp
Despite being very similar to the accordion door, the shrimp door has some characteristics of its own. For example, the folding door is made from a single material with folds. On the other hand, the shrimp is made up of several doors joined together with articulation.
Another difference is the number of folds, with an average of 3. As it is used on small balconies or exits to the gourmet barbecue area, glass is preferred. After all, even with the door closed, the spaces remain integrated and also ensures good lighting in the room.
Pivoting door
The pivoting style is the most modern and elegant among door types. This model makes rotating movements through 2 pivots. Furthermore, you may have noticed that it is much wider than the other options, right?
Because it is custom-made, the door is expensive. Furthermore, there needs to be a lot of space left for the door to be able to rotate completely. Therefore, it is more common in luxury homes and developments.
Door types: tilting
You’ve probably already seen this model in garages or kitchen cabinets. The option is most used in rooms that connect to the external space, such as a small gourmet backyard, for example.
Furthermore, it is not necessary to have a space to place the rails, such as a door or sliding gate. Therefore, it is common in small projects.
Venetian
Do you need extra ventilation in a room? So, bet on the shutters! Horizontal openings ensure air circulation. Furthermore, it can be made from various materials, such as wood, for example.
On the other hand, the shutter door can be sliding or sliding. It is ideal for balconies, closets and pantries.
Dutch holder type
The Dutch door is divided in half and each door opens independently. In Brazil, it is more common in stud farms, but it also serves as a gateway to the backyard.
Furthermore, it is an excellent option for those who have children or animals. As a result, at the same time that it assumes the function of an open window at the top, there is entry and exit control at the bottom.
Types of back and forth doors
Also known as bang bang, this type of door is often seen in bars in old western films.
Finally, the swinging door does not have a lock, opens on both sides and is most common in kitchens.
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