How to choose and decorate interior doors

Indoor doors are also called home doors, bedroom doors, and room doors, including bedroom doors, bathroom doors, kitchen doors, study doors, etc. There are many types of indoor doors, including solid wood doors, solid wood composite doors, plastic steel doors, steel-wood doors, etc. So, how should you choose interior doors? This special issue introduces you to the indoor door purchasing guide.

1. Should I buy a finished door or a made-to-order door: beautiful appearance and excellent workmanship. Relatively speaking, the doors you buy are more environmentally friendly. Because mechanized boards are purchased in batches, they are generally left for a period of time before being processed, which facilitates the evaporation of formaldehyde. In addition, regular manufacturers will pay attention to the environmental protection of the boards.

Door making: Doors made by decoration workers are cheap and suitable for families with special requirements for door styles. The main material for making doors is large core boards. The source of pollution in many home decorations is the excessive use of large core boards, so we must pay attention to the environmental protection performance of the boards.

2 Material types of interior doors: Solid wood doors

The price is more than 3,000 yuan per door. Generally, there are very few pure solid wood doors on the market. Pure solid wood doors are very easy to deform if they are not well made. Red pine, fir, oak, etc. are all relatively low-end wooden door materials, while high-end solid wood includes walnut, cherry, sapele, etc.

Solid wood composite door

Also called solid wood door set, it is mainly made of solid wood as the frame and with high-grade veneer on the surface. The shape is generally very beautiful and the price is reasonable, ranging from 1,200 to 3,000 yuan. About one door. The main advantage is that it does not deform or crack. There are spray-painted doors and paint-free doors, which are called paint-free doors.

Molded doors

The cheap price is about 200 yuan per door. The construction technology of molded doors is relatively simple and they do not look as heavy and beautiful as solid wood doors. This type of door is mainly used in places such as balconies and storage rooms that are not often opened. There is a very important problem with molded doors, that is, the release of harmful gases may cause indoor pollution, and the texture and sound insulation are not good.

Steel-wood door

The middle is a wooden keel and the outside is a steel plate, with a wood grain veneer on the surface. The advantage is that it is not easy to deform, environmentally friendly, easy to clean, and low in price. The disadvantage is that it is very heavy, which is a test for the hinges and door frames. If the door cover of the steel-wood door is made of PVC film, there may be hidden dangers of falling off after a long time, and the shape and Colors are generally dull. The price is between 600-750.

Plastic steel door

It is corrosion-resistant, has a service life of more than 30 years, and is easy to clean. Generally used as kitchen doors, bathroom doors, etc. Plastic steel doors are more afraid of bumps and are prone to aging. Inferior plastic steel doors have gaps and are prone to rust, while ordinary plastic steel doors are prone to deformation, while imported high-quality plastic steel doors cost thousands of dollars per square meter.

Painted doors

Bright color, strong visual impact, good surface finish, easy to scrub, good moisture-proof and fireproof properties, high-quality painted doors are relatively expensive. Under the pollution of oil fumes, low-grade painted doors may change color over a short period of time, and the luster will gradually disappear. During use, you should try to avoid hitting the door panel.

Aluminum alloy doors

They are highly decorative. Most aluminum alloy doors are inlaid with art glass in various colors. If the sealing is not good, the hollow layer will harbor dirt and evil. , affecting the appearance. Aluminum alloy doors are usually installed in humid environments such as bathrooms and kitchens. Therefore, the quality of hardware hinges, door handles and other accessories is the key to ensuring the service life of aluminum alloy doors.

Wood-plastic doors

The main material is wood-plastic, which is environmentally friendly, compression-resistant, bending-resistant, waterproof, moisture-proof, comes in many colors, and its durability is significantly better than ordinary wooden materials. Compared with wood, it lacks aesthetics and does not have the texture of natural wood.

Glass door

Glass doors are divided into tempered glass and ordinary float glass. They are generally made of glass material with a thickness of 12 millimeters (mm). Tempered glass is both strong and safe. When tempered transparent glass is used, the door leaf has a transparent function, while when frosted glass is used, it has a semi-transparent function. It plays the role of dividing indoor space.

Comparison project: original wood door, solid wood composite door, steel wood door, paint-free door, wood-plastic door, double package door. Advantages: clear wood grain texture, strong sense of wholeness and three-dimensionality, thermal insulation, sound insulation, easy control of moisture content , are light in weight, not easy to deform, crack, have heat preservation, impact resistance, flame retardant, sound insulation and environmental protection, easy to clean, low price, have log texture, smooth and bright, impact resistance, non-spontaneous combustion, insect-proof, moisture-proof, anti-corrosion, non-toxic and non-toxic Durable, durable, long life, no cracks, warping, no wood knots, twill, low price, not easy to crack and deform. Disadvantages: easy to deform and crack, easy to break, and afraid of water. Poor texture, less shape. , inconvenient to repair, easily affected by humidity, temperature and air factors, the surface will be deformed and does not have the texture of natural wood, and the aesthetics are not good. The door body is very light and has few styles. It is usually easy to degummed when exposed to moisture and easy to crack in the sun. Price: 3000 -7000, or even tens of thousands, 1200-2300 yuan, 600-750, mostly 450-800 yuan, 900-1400 yuan, 500-1500 yuan 3 Interior door purchasing tips and style

The shape of the wooden door should be consistent with the decoration style of the room. consistent. General home decoration styles are mainly divided into European, Chinese, simple, classical and other styles. For example, indoor home decoration design uses curves as the mainstream elements, and the style of wooden doors should also use curves as the ideal matching method, and vice versa.

Color

If the wall is light-colored: you should choose wooden doors with cool colors such as white oak, birch, and mixed oil. If the wall is dark, you should choose wooden doors with warm colors such as teak, sapele, and walnut. When choosing the color of the wooden door, you should also pay attention to the color tone of the furniture and floor, and contrast with the color of the wall. This will help create a spatially layered atmosphere.

Size

General bedroom doors are basically around 750-800MM; generally, kitchen doors are mostly sliding doors, which can be single push or double push and pull. The total width of the door ranges from 1400-1800-2000MM; most bathroom doors are designed to be 550-600MM wide.

Environmental protection

Generally, the more solid wood ingredients are, the more environmentally friendly it is. Paint is also very important. Is the glue used environmentally friendly? A good interior door brand has certain guarantees in this regard. When buying a wooden door, you can first smell the door leaf to see if there is a pungent smell. If the pungent smell is strong or the eyes feel uncomfortable, it means that the indoor door contains harmful substances such as formaldehyde.

Sound insulation

According to relevant national regulations, the sound insulation effect of bedroom doors must reach 22 to 25 decibels. In terms of materials used in bedroom doors, the sound insulation performance of solid wood doors and solid wood composite doors is much better than paint-free doors, steel-wood doors, molded doors, etc. In terms of door differences, T-shaped doors (German doors) have better sound insulation and sealing effects than traditional flat doors.

Materials

For example, red pine and elm are suitable for general-grade decoration; ash, oak, and oak are suitable for medium-grade decoration; while fir, red beech, and walnut are suitable for medium-grade decoration. Teak, mahogany, etc. are suitable for higher-end luxury residential decoration. When purchasing, you need to identify the color, texture, texture, etc. according to different materials.

Door types

There are panel doors, core panel doors, full glass doors, half glass doors, etc. The panel door is a closed type with no see-through light points and is mostly used for bedroom doors; the core panel door is convex and has strong three-dimensional artistry; the full glass door is a door leaf with glass as the main body, and the whole door has only four sides and docks; semi-glass door The upper half of the door is made of glass and the lower half is plate-type, which is reasonably transparent.

Paint surface

The living room door is divided into mixed throttle and clear throttle according to different paints. The difference is that the woodworking paint used on the surface of the door leaf is different. When painting with clear paint, it is clear oil that exposes the true color of the wood; while when painting with colored paint, it is mixed oil that covers the true color of the wood.

Appearance

To touch and see from the side. Touch the frame, panel, and corners of the door with your hands, making sure there is no scratching, softness and delicateness. Then stand on the side of the door and face the light to see if there are uneven waves on the paint surface of the door panel. Basically, you can know whether the workmanship is up to standard with these two clicks.

Edge sealing

The common edge sealing of wooden doors includes solid wood, wood veneer, PVC and other polymer materials, aluminum alloy and other metal materials. Compared with veneer, solid wood strips are less resistant to The bump resistance is better, and it is easy to repair even after a bump. However, if the moisture content of solid wood is not well controlled, shrinkage will occur over time, resulting in an imbalance between the solid wood edge strip and the surface of the door leaf.

Door locks

Copper locks are the best. When buying stainless steel, it is recommended to buy 304 material, and when buying aluminum, buy space aluminum. Never buy an iron lock, because it will rust if the surface plating peels off, and the lock will be useless within a month. Basic security and anti-theft functions should be added to the master room and study room. Interior doors should have fire prevention, escape functions, and anti-bacteria functions.

Handles

Common handles include all-copper handles, zinc alloy handles, aluminum alloy handles, stainless steel, plastic, and ceramic handles. The shape must be selected according to the decoration style, and the appropriate material must be selected according to the space requirements of the door. For example, if the kitchen door handle must be anti-corrosion, you can choose aluminum alloy.

Hinges

Hinges are a type of hardware that connects wooden doors and door frames. Good hinges have anti-corrosion properties and good transmission properties, which can ensure that the hinges are evenly stressed. No damage due to the door's own weight.

Price

The price of original wooden doors is generally more than 3,000. The price of high-end solid wood composite doors is around 1,200-2,300 yuan. The price of low-end solid wood composite doors is 600-900 yuan. Steel and wooden doors, the price is between 600-750. The price of wood plastic doors is between 900-1400.

Quality inspection

It is necessary to check whether the wooden door has a quality certificate issued by the state. Especially high-end wooden doors, in addition to quality certificates, also come with introduction instructions on materials, structure, quality and performance. Wooden doors that comply with national environmental protection regulations must be accompanied by a China Environmental Labeling Product Certification. Environmentally friendly wooden doors must bear the green ten-ring mark of the China Environmental Label.

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The door of the bathroom mainly focuses on privacy and waterproofness, etc. Factors, you can choose the stylish fully frosted semi-glass door type. For bathrooms where dry and wet areas are not separated, plastic steel doors or stainless steel doors should be considered.

Kitchen door

The kitchen door should choose a door type with good waterproofing and sealing properties to effectively block the oil fumes generated during cooking, such as a door with a sandblasting pattern or a semi-permeable door. For light semi-glass doors, sliding doors are generally used.

Bedroom door

The most important thing for bedroom doors is to consider privacy and create a warm atmosphere. Therefore, door types with weak light transmittance and solid texture, such as frosted ones, are often used. Glass, checkered, elegant wooden door.

Study door

The study door should choose a door type with good sound insulation effect, good light transmittance and strong sense of design, such as frosted glass with oracle decoration, or ancient style door. Wooden doors with window edge patterns can produce a simple and elegant scholarly charm.

Children's room doors

Environmental protection, safety, and sound insulation. Try to choose some doors with lively and cute styles and bright colors. It is best not to have dark and dull doors. You can also post some rich drawings on the door.

5 Interior Door Feng Shui Bedroom Door to Bedroom Door

When two bedroom doors conflict with each other, it is easy for business and private matters to become entangled.

Solution: Do not open both doors at the same time to prevent air from flowing through both doors. This should be done regardless of whether there is anyone in the bedroom or not. Hanging "consecrated ancient five emperors coins" on the two doors can also reduce the degree of damage.

The bedroom door faces the kitchen door

When a fire is lit, the nearby oxygen will be burned. During the loss of oxygen, the air flow will be turbulent, which will push the heat outward. The kitchen door is facing Bedroom door, the health of people in the bedroom will be affected due to the heat and toxic gases generated by the kitchen.

Solution: Keeping the kitchen door closed for a long time is obviously not feasible. There are many people coming in and out of the kitchen, and it is inconvenient to keep the door closed, so we can only close the bedroom door as much as possible.

Bedroom door to bathroom door

Opening the bathroom door can easily let dirty gas rush into the bedroom, affecting your health. The situation is even more serious if the bedroom is less than 8 square meters. This type of bedroom door is most unsuitable for the elderly as it may cause muscle and bone problems for the elderly.

Method to resolve: The moisture in the bathroom will emit in front of the bedroom. We need to close the door every time we leave the bathroom, and put an obsidian in the corner of the bathroom to stabilize the magnetic field.

The door faces the bedroom door

The door faces the bedroom door. Because the airflow is strong and the sleeper is in a fully relaxed state, the body is easily damaged. If it is not improved, it will cause harm to the body. Mental stress, poor work and rest.

Methods to resolve: Ancient Feng Shui masters often used bead curtains to resolve door clashes. However, in modern life, such bead curtains have become obstacles. This can be done by closing the bedroom door for a long time or closing the bed. Place it where it cannot be seen from the entrance.

The main door faces the kitchen door

The kitchen door should not face the main door: "Three Essentials of a Yangzhai" points out: "When you open the door and see the stove, you will waste a lot of money." This pattern can easily create a distraction. , is the most serious form of money-losing among the evil spirits.

Solution: The best way is to change the door. Or it is best to make a porch or place a screen between the main door and the kitchen door. Place tall green plants between the main door and the kitchen door. The height of the plants should exceed the height of the main door as much as possible.

The main door faces the toilet door

The toilet door faces the main door. The anger coming in from the main door will enter the toilet with extremely negative energy. The door of the toilet is like a big mouth, which counteracts the anger coming in from the door of the house. The odor and anger will form a confrontation.

Solution: Before decoration, please note that the toilet and the door cannot face each other. If such a pattern has been formed, you can avoid this situation by simply opening the toilet door diagonally.

The front door faces the back door

The front and back doors of a house face each other, which makes it easy for the air to escape. Moreover, although the convection wind generated is cool, it can cause your mouth to squint if you are not careful. Generally speaking, the walkways of a house that gathers Qi are winding and winding, and the accumulated Qi is warm and warm, which is a good Qi for rejuvenating the mind, nourishing Qi, and increasing wealth.

Solution: The house has a back door, which should be staggered with the front door. Once a relative pattern has been formed, a screen or decorative cabinet can be placed between the two doors.

Kitchen door to bathroom door

One is a place for cooking delicious food, and the other is a place for sewage discharge. The kitchen door facing the bathroom door will make people feel irritable and emotionally unstable, which will affect their health. Your good health and wealth.

Solution: Door curtains are the most effective. In addition to closing the doors in two areas every day, you can also hang door curtains on the kitchen and bathroom doors. In addition, you can hang Five Emperors' Money on the two doors respectively to resolve this evil spirit.

6 The indoor door opening directions are divided into four directions: inner left, inner right, outer left and outer right (except for sliding doors). You can initially choose a convenient direction based on your own habits.

The fitting joints of door sets should be tight and smooth without black seams; fixed accessories should be locked; the diagonal lines of door sets should be correct, with a tolerance of ≤1 mm within 2 meters and ≤1.5 mm above 2 meters;

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The wiring installation should be evenly coated with glue and fixed to the door frame and wall. The wiring interface should be smooth, tight and seamless. After installation, the wiring on the same side should be on the same plane.

7 Indoor door maintenance: When removing stains on the surface of wooden doors, use a soft cotton cloth to wipe it. It is easy to scratch the surface with a hard cloth.

When the stain is too heavy, you can use neutral detergent, toothpaste or special furniture cleaning agent. After removing the stain, dry wipe it again. Do not rinse with water.

Under normal circumstances, the door leaf should always be kept closed to prevent collision and damage; in special circumstances when heating or heating is started, the door leaf should be kept open to avoid uneven temperature on both sides of the door leaf due to heating. Cause the door leaf to deform.