In terms of construction, panel doors differ significantly from frame doors. The only similarity is the border, which consists of two vertical and two horizontal elements made of MDF or solid wood. In a frame door they are visible at first glance - in a panel door they are hidden under a one-piece HDF board. Both structures, as they were designed with care and then manufactured using state-of-the-art technology, provide adequate strength and resistance to the effects of harmful factors.
Individual models differ in the type of sash filling, glazing, finish and colour. Frame doors are a popular choice due to their durability and timeless design Slab doors, on the other hand, look very modern and will appeal to fans of minimalism. The choice of a particular solution is a matter of individual preference. When choosing interior doors, pay attention to the finer details and possible options to choose from. Let's consider whether to go for a cheaper model or whether it's worth paying extra and thus increasing their durability and functionality.
Frame doors
Frame door construction is characterized by a massive frame made of MDF or glued wood, permanently bonded to the 22 mm or 35 mm thick crossbar with dowels. The leaf is filled with panels or panels of various shapes finished with Greko or CPL high quality veneer from the outside. The doors are glazed with hardened glass, milky or transparent, or safer, smooth VSG glued on both sides, which is available in matt or black version. Three 2-pin hinges are responsible for the quiet and light operation of the leaf. Frame doors are heavier than panel doors, and therefore more resistant to deformation. Thanks to the variety of fillings and decorations used, they can be easily matched to a particular styl.
Panel doors
Panel doors are constructed from frames made of MDF or wood with stable panels attached to them to create a uniform surface. These frames remain invisible to the user. The outer layer is made of wood-based HDF hardboards coated with a selected decor. The filling used inside the structure has a significant impact on acoustics, durability and price of the door. As a standard, in our wings we use a cardboard stabilizing insert made of rigid and pressure-resistant paper - commonly known as "honeycomb". The advantage of doors with this solution is primarily low price and low weight. Solid panel filling (offered at an extra charge) increases the durability and stability of the leaf structure and guarantees very good sound insulation.
TYPES OF EDGE FINISHING
SOFT edge
The SOFT door leaf has no sharp edges, which makes it look aesthetic and modern. The leaf is finished with veneer with increased scratch resistance, which significantly improves its resistance to use.
TYPES OF EDGE FINISHING
STANDARD edge
It consists in covering the flat surface with ST CPL 0.15 mm, CPL 0.2 , CPL 0.7, PREMIUM polypropylene veneer, GREKO veneer or FINISH foil. The leaf in STANDARD technology has sharp edges on which the top plate is connected with the edge veneer, as shown in the sketch. In laminates CPL 0.2 and CPL 0.7 this is a very strong PVC veneer, the so-called ABS. At the same time, the bonding of the veneer is identical in the frameless sashes for sliding and rebate-free systems.
DOOR CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS
Permanent bonding
Permanent connection between the frame and the crossbar with dowels.
DOOR CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS
Glazing with a groove
Glazing on the rebate with toughened glass, milk glass or clear glass, or the safer, smooth VSG bonded glass on both sides, which is available in matt or black.
TYPES OF FRAME
Cross-section of the frames
The few similarities in terms of frame and panel door construction are the framing, which consists of two vertical and two horizontal elements made of MDF or glulam.
TYPES OF FILLING
"Honeycomb"
This filling is made of a special stiff cardboard, arranged in a bee honeycomb pattern. The hexagonal structure of the cardboard is resistant to pressure (the resistance of the cardboard increases with greater drying), but less resistant to mechanical damage. This light filling significantly reduces the weight of the door. This type of material has no soundproofing or thermal insulation properties.
TYPES OF FILLING
Solid core filling
The solid panel filling is characterised by a stable structure, durability and increased soundproofness, which provides the door with resistance to deformation and improves both thermal and acoustic properties. Such doors may separate utility rooms, corridors and rooms requiring soundproofing from the living area. Thanks to better parameters the price of the door is significantly higher.
Shortening of wings
It is possible to shorten the door in Polish standard, on your own, max. up to 50 mm or up to 80 mm on HERSE SET doors (if not undercut at the factory) and on panel doors only with factory-fitted additional bottom bar. (ATTENTION: FRAGI doors, double-leaf and fire doors, non-rebated doors, sliding doors, glass doors GRAF, burglar-proof doors FORTECA RC2 and FORTECA RC3 as well as frame doors in Czech standard - may not be shortened by you!)
