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Internal door: characteristics and advice on how to choose them

The interior door constitutes indispensable elements in a home. Thanks to them the environments are delimited in a dynamic way, but not only. The action of the fixtures, in fact, is not limited to the separation of rooms and rooms, given that these furnishing details lend themselves to:

 - Mute and isolate sounds and noises
 - Maintain good privacy
 - Dare a new personality to environments


Buying the most suitable interior doors for your home can be no small feat. Choosing a soundproof door, for example, can certainly lead to greater silence, while doors or a book meet specific needs in terms of available sliding space and functionality.


Here, then, we offer some simple tips that can make the choice of interior doors easier.

The different types of interior doors

The first step to be faced concerns the choice of the type of window to be used. This decision should take into account the space available, the openings, but also the size and cost to be incurred.

Once these parameters have been established, it is possible to carry out a first cataloging of the internal fixtures:


    - Hinged door

This is the most traditional and used category of interior doors. This type of window stands out for its practicality, as well as for the lower cost compared to other varieties of windows. The swing door is the traditional door, fixed to the compartment on one side by means of hinges, which can be visible or concealed. The door opening mechanism is simple: to open, it just needs to rotate. These windows can be with one or two doors, with smooth shutter or glass compartment.

    - Disappearing sliding door

This type of frame is ideal when space is limited. The door, in fact, slides inside the counterframe, in fact disappearing and remaining inside the masonry when the door is open. On the market there are alternatives to one or two doors.

   - External wall sliding doors

This category of interior doors is similar to pocket sliding doors. The substantial difference lies in the fact that the door, in this case, runs on rails on the outside of the wall, next to the frame. The installation of these fixtures does not require complex masonry works. They are available with one or two doors.

   - Folding doors

Folding doors make the most of the space available to them. Also called folding doors, these windows open to the right or left, inwards or outwards. The folding windows have two doors that overlap in a package like an accordion, thus reducing the bulk.

   - Revolving doors

If you have to intervene on a small room, choosing a hinged door is always a choice to be carefully evaluated. These fixtures are characterized in fact by the intelligent and space-saving opening mechanism. In roto-translating windows, the sash turns on itself by means of a pin. In this way, by sliding towards the edge of the compartment, the size of the door is reduced, even compared to a traditional swing door.

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- Interior door materials and finishes

The interior doors proposed on the market have different combinations of finishes and materials. This parameter strongly influences the final price of the door. For a given frame model, then, it is possible to use different finishes, however, obtaining the same aesthetic effect and, depending on the case, saving on the final cost of the supply.

Below are the most frequent combinations of materials and finishes:

   - Wood veneer

These are thin sheets of wood obtained from the horizontal rotary cutting of the logs. The veneers can be applied to various types of supports (plywood, MDF, blockboard) for the manufacture of furniture, furnishings and doors.

This material reduces costs without sacrificing product quality. The horizontal cutting process, in fact, if properly performed increases the resistance to woodworms, and leads to greater lightness and stability.

   - Laminate

Laminate and laminate are solutions that mimic the appearance of wood. Made up of phenolic or melamine resins, these materials are characterized by their resistance and hygiene. They are also resistant to moisture, scratches and stains, and perfectly reproduce the grain of the wood.

   - Lacquering

The lacquers blend perfectly with all styles of furniture, from modern to contemporary, passing through the classic. The type of finish in question is characterized by the application of several layers of matte or glossy paint. Available in different colors, this option makes the interior door waterproof and easy to clean.

   - Veneered doors

Veneered doors are made of different types of wood, covered with a thin piece of wood called veneer. The panel selected for the roof is usually made of fine wood, cut along the vein (or against the vein) or in the briar of the hotel.

   - Glass doors

Doors of this type have tempered or laminated glass. Tempered glass is obtained by subjecting the sheets to a 700 degree heat treatment, followed by cooling. These alternatives, in case of breakage, break up into very small non-dangerous pieces, thus guaranteeing maximum safety. Laminated glass is also very safe, as it does not split into multiple pieces when fractured. When broken, an intermediate layer holds the glass planes that surround it together.
Other factors to consider when choosing interior doors

Whatever the type of interior doors you choose, before proceeding with the purchase you need to know how much space you have available. This means having to carry out measurements after installing the subframe, in order to know the values ​​of:

   - Length
   - Height
   - Depth


If you are working on a new construction, it is good practice to contact the manufacturer and request the series measurements. In this way it is possible to create standard compartments, and not incur additional expenses for the realization of custom-made interior doors.

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The interior doors are a real piece of furniture. After choosing the type of opening and the material, in fact, it is necessary to integrate the fixtures with the rest of the furniture, in order to create an environment tailored to your needs.

For any questions or information, you can contact Porte Italiane. Our experts will be able to help you choose the perfect interior doors for your home.