Italian doors: elegance and chic

Italy is considered one of the first countries to establish the production of interior doors. Therefore, here in almost every city there is at least a small, but its own factory for their manufacture. This trade niche has a clear division into groups, and each plant specializes in the production of a certain type of product.

All Italian doors can be roughly divided into three types. At the same time, the first two types are mass production, which is mainly carried out by large Italian factories. Their technologies are well known and today many firms in different countries operate under an Italian license and / or on Italian equipment.

• First view - mainly doors made of glued bursa with smooth veneer finish. The door frame has a frame, also made of lamellas, but inside it is hollow. They have several classic colors, a smooth surface and belong to the economy class category. The combination of relatively low cost and excellent quality makes these products popular among the general public, not only in their homeland, but also in the international market.

• To the second group This type of product includes doors, also made of lamellar sheets, however, unlike the first type, veneer of more valuable types of wood is used here. In addition, here not only the box is made of beams, but also the interior of the door. Due to the use of a volumetric panel and curly details, the design of the product turns out to be more interesting. The price for such products is slightly higher than in the previous group, but at the same time it is more affordable than doors made of solid wood. Due to the greater mass, such doors are more durable than the first type.

• Third group doors - made of solid wood - are considered elite. The technology for manufacturing products from solid wood is such that it is extremely difficult to apply it in a mass flow, therefore, mainly small family enterprises, which use manual labor, specialize in the production of such doors. Before work, wooden beams must be dried away from direct sunlight and subject to a certain temperature regime. The drying process itself can take several months, and it can take up to six months for the entire production cycle of one such door from design development to installation.

For the production of classic Italian interior doors, wood and all its derivatives are mainly used - lamellas, veneer, paneling, etc. However, with the development of technological progress, consumer preferences change, and with them the list of raw materials for the manufacture of these products has expanded.

Italian craftsmen are trying to keep up with the times and use in their technologies not only the familiar MDF and chipboard, but also cork, bamboo, plastic and even fabric. At the same time, polymer materials are heated and, under the influence of high temperatures, take on the most unexpected forms.

Several types of different breeds can be combined in one product. In wooden and plastic doors, you can often find glass inserts or metal parts. Several types of raw materials are still used for serial production.

MDF has a number of advantages: an affordable price, an aesthetic appearance, a variety of colors and, importantly, environmental friendliness. Among the disadvantages of this material are its ability to quickly ignite, fragility and inability to resist moisture.

Veneer is a thin wood plate used to decorate the door leaf and frame. The doors themselves can be made from less valuable raw materials. Italian doors are covered with 5 mm natural veneer. Without being a specialist, it can be quite difficult to distinguish a product made from natural veneer from solid wood.

Usually hollow door leaves and doors made of multi-layer cardboard are decorated with veneer. To finish the door leaf, the veneer strips are soldered together into one sheet of the required size. Moreover, they must match each other in the drawing.

The array can be used both for the frame of hollow doors and for creating monolithic structures.

Distinctive features of this type of doors are their reliability, durability and, as a result, a longer service life. To make the door strong, but lightweight, the frame is most often made of pine, and for greater safety it is sometimes covered with enamel, which can be additionally decorated with patina.

Distinguish between doors from spliced ​​and combined solid. In the first case, the structure consists of three layers of wooden lamellas glued together, and outwardly it resembles a parquet pattern. The combined array is assembled from several types of material. It can include not only solid wood, but also MDF and other materials.

Recently, glass doors with an aluminum frame have come into vogue. This design is lighter in comparison with wooden options. In such models, safe and extra strong glass is used. Before installation, it undergoes a special hardening at a high temperature, after which its strength increases significantly. And even if it breaks, the fragments will be small and not sharp.

Italian-made door blocks most often correspond to Russian standards for interior openings, therefore, giving preference to European quality, you can not be afraid that they will not fit in size. And even if there is a slight mismatch, the peculiarity of these structures is such that the frame can be slightly adjusted to the required parameters.

To make the door frame the same width as the door leaf, it can be extended using special strips. Since the quality of Italian doors has already become an axiom, in order to please him, some consumers are ready not only to change doorways, but also to demolish entire walls.

The color range of interior doors made in Italy is wide enough to satisfy the most demanding taste. The assortment contains almost all shades that only exist in nature: from pure white to jet black, from light soothing tones to the most incredible colors.

Light beech, bleached oak, mahogany, ash, as well as the world-famous Italian walnut are a kind of visiting card of the producers of this sunny country. These and many other colors have long become classics of the genre.

For lovers of the Art Nouveau style, doors made of colored plastic are suitable: rich blue, noble chocolate, aggressive red, life-affirming olive - the names can be enumerated indefinitely.

High-tech fans will appreciate the strict range of glass and shiny metal. In this case, the color of the glass can change - from neutral transparent to tinted.

Painting is done in several layers after a certain period of time. In this case, a matte texture or a glossy finish can be obtained.If desired, with the help of special paints, you can even give the surface a metal effect.

All shades of white deserve a separate discussion: this color is universal and will fit into almost any interior. White is combined with both plain walls and various ornaments. It is in perfect harmony with pastel colors, and also looks good in contrast with dark ones.

Italian designers are considered to be trendsetters all over the world. They are among the first to pick up new fashion trends. Combined with the high skill accumulated by more than one generation, modern technology in the hands of experienced workers is able to work wonders and make the most unexpected fantasies a reality.

The range of Italian doors is so diverse that you can talk about it endlessly. Those who like the calm classics most often choose wooden doors. Most often these are models made in a monochromatic range. In this case, the doors can be either blind (without inserts), or have various inserts made of glass and other materials.

Doors can be solid or glazed, painted in any color - from classic to avant-garde. At the same time, each side of the door leaf can be made in different shades, each of which optimally matches the decoration of adjacent rooms.

As for glazing, it is distinguished by several main parameters:

• Colour. This is the backbone of all the basics. In addition to traditional transparent, pure white or tinted glass, Italian designers offer multicolored stained glass windows reminiscent of Catholic cathedrals.

• The form. Lovers of correct lines can choose doors with horizontal or vertical inserts. However, inserts with curved abstract additions look no less sophisticated.
• Texture. Glass can be plain or mirrored, matte or glossy, smooth or embossed, with or without a pattern. In addition, the pattern itself can be flat or three-dimensional.
• Decor. Doors with glass inserts, backlit, add warmth and comfort to the interior. In addition, the door glass can be decorated with forged lace, dried flowers. Recently, it has become fashionable to decorate various interior items with Swarovski crystals or rhinestones. Painting lovers can order any image on the door. This can be a standard picture from the manufacturer's catalog or an option proposed by the customer - for example, a photo from a personal archive or a famous painting.

The forms of Italian doors are also varied. In addition to traditional rectangular options, there are also arched options in the catalogs of famous brands. According to individual sketches, you can make non-standard shapes - round or with increased height. The technologies of Italian factories allow us to fulfill an order of any complexity.

Doors can be hinged type, which open only in one direction, or pendulum type - it can be opened in any direction. Coupe doors look very interesting. With their help, you can zone the space inside the room - for example, separate the dressing room. For a small studio-type apartment, a folding door will be a real godsend.

When choosing an interior door, you need to be guided by some knowledge. Everything is important here - even the cover. If it is paint, then the layer should be perfectly even. If it is a varnish, then it is of high quality and when pressed on the varnished surface, it should not leave traces.

Real Italian doors, even if they do not belong to the premium class, have a perfectly flat surface, without chips and visible flaws.All seals and sealants fix the door as accurately as possible at the joints. In this case, the seals must be soft, and their presence is mandatory. Well-known firms such as Italon value their reputation.

The box, the canvas itself, as well as the platbands must be present in a complete set and match in color and texture. The same applies to the vestibule, which provides noise and heat insulation.

Among the main advantages of Italian-made doors are:

• Impeccable quality ensured by strict control at all stages of production. This can be judged by the numerous rave reviews from grateful customers.
• Huge selection of models and designs, allowing you to choose an option for any income.

The disadvantages include:

• The high price of the product in comparison with other manufacturers.
• The door production time can be delayed. This is due to a complex manufacturing scheme, as well as a logistics and transportation system.

On the Russian market, Italian products are represented by a number of manufacturers. Among them there are both relatively young companies and firms with a well-known name. Almost each of these manufacturing firms specializes in working with rare species of wood.

Doors from alder produced by the above-mentioned company are famous for their peculiar design - after processing this wood has a pleasant reddish tint. Wood perfectly withstands moisture, so such doors can be safely placed in the bathroom and in the kitchen.

The tulip wood veneer gives the canvas a beautiful polished surface. This tree is quite capricious in work, and due to its high cost, an array of tulip trees is extremely rare. It is more often used for decoration and decoration.

In addition, modern technologies have made it possible to significantly lighten the door structure and now, even with external impressiveness, the door can be relatively light. This is achieved through the use of lightweight frames.

For more information on the difference between Italian interior doors, see this video.