Doors are essential building materials for every household's decoration, but do you know that different spaces have different requirements for doors, and the corresponding doors are also different. For example, the main entrance emphasizes anti-theft and aesthetic functions; The bedroom (bedroom decoration rendering) emphasizes the sound insulation effect of the door; The kitchen (kitchen decoration rendering) and balcony (balcony decoration rendering) may use glass sliding doors for convenient use; The door of the bathroom (bathroom decoration rendering) should take into account moisture-proof and waterproof functions. There are various types of products available on the market, how should one choose?

1. Different doors are suitable for different spaces

Solid wood doors, solid wood composite doors, steel wood doors, plastic steel doors, molded doors, glass doors... The door materials in the building materials market are diverse, and various names of wooden doors are dazzling. Different materials have different functions, so it is best to choose according to the different functional requirements of the space.

Generally speaking, the front door of a home is the most important, serving as both an external window and a protective wall against theft. Therefore, for home doors, both appearance and safety are very important. For safety reasons, many families choose stainless steel doors, which greatly reduce their aesthetic appeal. In fact, many anti-theft doors on the market can now achieve a balance between safety and aesthetics. For example, a solid wood door frame is made of stainless steel plates or fences inside, and is covered with decorative solid wood veneers and decorations on the outside to avoid the discomfort caused by the cold metal surface. The bedroom door has low requirements for safety and mainly serves the functions of privacy and partition (partition decoration rendering). Therefore, the appearance and sound insulation of the door are very important. Families with sufficient budget can choose solid wood doors, as wooden doors filled with solid wood have better sound insulation. Solid wood composite doors, steel wooden doors, etc. are often made of honeycomb materials with average sound insulation. It is best to add sound insulation cotton to prevent noise.

The kitchen, balcony, and study can be used as semi open spaces, and sliding doors are often chosen. Sliding doors not only save space for opening and closing doors, but also have a thinner thickness, giving people a transparent and relaxed texture. Glass doors are more suitable for kitchens and balconies, as they are easier to clean and more transparent. The bathroom usually does not choose doors with poor waterproof function such as solid wood, composite, or molded. Solid wood or steel wood door frames with frosted glass panels are more suitable.

Door frame hardware is also very important

Data shows that complaints about wooden doors are mainly related to door frames. Often, the door panel of a door has no problem, but problems such as insect infestation, loosening, and template cracking occur on the door frame.

When choosing a door, a high-quality door frame is sometimes more important than the door panel. Especially for bathroom doors, the performance requirements for insect and waterproof are higher. When consumers choose door frames, it is best to carefully observe the degree of fit between the door panel and the door frame, whether there are large gaps, and whether the door frame has defects. In addition, it is necessary to confirm with the merchant whether the insect proof and drying of the door frame are sufficient to avoid problems such as detachment and termite infestation during use. The hardware between the door frame and the door panel is also very important. Due to the frequent need to open and close the door, coupled with the heavy weight of the door, high requirements are placed on the service life of the hinges. It is best to test whether the door panel hinges are smooth and whether they will drag or scratch the ground when purchasing in store. When installing on site, special attention should also be paid to the installation of door frames and hardware to avoid problems during use.

In addition, if you are concerned about home anti-theft security, you can choose a new door lock. Generally, wooden doors and door locks are purchased separately. Some wooden door companies also provide their own door locks, but their anti-theft level cannot compare to professional door lock products. Therefore, it is possible to purchase door locks from professional door lock brands separately.

DIY

What if I lose my key? DIY to replace the safety lock cylinder

I lost the key again! The "big headed shrimps" who love to lose their keys often lose them. If this happens in the middle of the night when the locksmith has finished work, they will feel embarrassed. The door lock of a typical household is not difficult to replace.

Preparation materials: screwdriver, new lock cylinder. 1. Unscrew the screws on the door lock panel, remove the panel, and remove the locking screws (handle with care to avoid damage);

2. Find the lock cylinder, unscrew the screw on the lock cylinder cap above the lock cylinder, and remove the door lock panel;

3. There is a screw in the middle of the blocking plate on the side of the door lock. Unscrew this screw to remove the lock cylinder; 4. Remove the old lock cylinder, insert the new lock cylinder, reinstall the screws according to the above steps for removing screws, and then reinstall the door lock panel.

Tips

Don't choose the wrong lock cylinder!

The length of the lock cylinder varies for different door locks, and lock cylinders with different lengths cannot be installed. Therefore, before purchasing a lock cylinder, it is important to understand the length of your own door lock cylinder, so as not to regret it after removing the door lock.