Modern Doors: Styles, Materials and Finishes

A few years ago more or less complex patterns and drawings were used. Its use is very limited to renovations due to deterioration and / or rustic environments. This is not the current trend, in modern door catalogues we find simple, more minimalist models.

• Simple curtains: vertical or horizontal stripes made with a pantograph.
• Changes in grain direction when seen. That is, when no paint is applied.

Lacquered Interior Doors

Door finishes are a very durable, hard-wearing and soft-touch coating.Cost and quality are highly variable as they depend not only on the quality of the products used but also on the number of layers applied, which can vary from a minimum of 3 to 8 or more.

If we search on the internet, we can see how the expression white lacquer is generalized to any white coating of a door. Even if it is a simple matter of applying enamel. This is a mistake. We are talking about products with different chemical composition, application and performance.

White was, and probably is, the most commonly used color in this area.It is a versatile color that can be incorporated into almost any decorative style.

The most sold thing is the completely smooth white door. Most probably the reason is the price, because when the budget is a little higher, they look for simple curtains, with some vertical or horizontal stripes or crystals.

But not everything is white. With this technique you can get any color you want. For something completely personalized we must be willing to take on an additional cost. As for what we can find other than the white, cream, ivory or gray colors that are everywhere on the market.

Modern Wooden Doors

Here too, simple lines prevail. Some horizontal and/or vertical lines, changes in the direction of the grain and windows are what modern wooden doors include.

As for colors, light woods predominate. Oak veneers are the most requested, but also other woods such as maple or beech. What is mainly sought is to create natural and bright environments.

Dark colors such as wenge or sapele, which have been very popular for years, remain in stock at most manufacturers, but their demand has fallen.

In solid wood external doors we find a range of different colours. Dark colours are more commonly used and the slatted appearance predominates (parallel planks).

Coloring with Paints

There is also a growing demand for those who want to add a touch of colour without losing the identity of the wood. For these, we find woods that have been stained and then varnished.

Here we find significant contrasts in terms of color. The demand ranges from dark tones to almost black and from gray to cream tones.

French doors

French style doors are a timeless classic. They are ideal for to promote the passage of light and they can be easily integrated into any environment thanks to the versatility and possibilities they offer.

They are generally used in courtyards, terraces and balcony exits. And also corridors where you want to get a plus of lighting.

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Trending Materials for Doors

Wood has lost its traditional leadership in outdoor spaces over the years. This is due to searches made by consumers. materials that require less maintenanceeven if they have a shorter shelf life.

Forged steel, glass and mainly aluminium now have a greater presence.

In modern interior doors, that is, in interior spaces, wood and its derivative products dominate.

Solid wood is becoming less common. Hollow core doors with honeycomb or honeycomb interiors have improved a lot over the years. They are lighter, which means less effort is required for the guides and hinges, and the quality can be even higher in terms of the appearance of the end result.

For polishes MDFa material with excellent behaviour towards varnishes. In addition to being very stable as long as it is not exposed to adverse humidity conditions.

Used for the appearance of wood glued natural wood veneersThe use of veneers allows for a greater degree of grain selection, combination and elimination of defects in the wood.

Modern Doors: Styles, Materials and Finishes
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