I have discovered a new company in Vancouver, BC, Canada that offers Freestanding Wood Bathtubs and Wood Sinks.  They have a incredible selection and a lots of Wood Types to choose from. I enjoyed the warmth and natural look of the bathroom. Definitely worth looking into it if you want to transform your bath into a more natural, relaxation-focused room.
The added bonus is that all their Wooden Bathtubs and Wooden Sinks are made in Germany and shipped directly to your home.

Have a look at their website:     www.thewoodenbathroom.com

We are now offering a wide variety of Frameless Doors. Any door design works with our Concealed (Hidden) door jamb.
Most commonly used frameless door designs are Flush Door Panels that visually lie in the plane of the wall. The picture below shows it best.
Our frameless system is made to fit 5 different wall thicknesses and is easy to work with.
We are Vancouver based but supply our frameless doors all across Canada and the USA.

New Cross Grain, also called Horizontal Grain Doors from Germany are here. We have added Vintage Oak and Polar Oak. There are many more finishes in Real Wood Veneers and Laminate Veneers.
Magnetic Locks and Concealed Hinges are readily available and help to perfect an already beautiful, yet simple, door design.

For all our options please visit us at our main page and have a at our 3 door catalogs.
www.moderninteriordoor.com

MID has updated their Frameless Glass Door Collection. We now feature new Laminate Finishes like Vintage Oak or Limed Larch. Glass can be Clear or Satin Etch Obscure.
We supply all our doors Pre-Finished with Frame and Stainless Steel Hardware. That means you only have to install them - no painting or staining required.
Concealed Hinges and Magnetic Locks are available for any model.

Visit us in our Richmond showroom and have a look at our catalogs for all the choices on our main page:
www.moderninteriordoor.com

MID has updated their Metal Inlay Door Collection. We now feature more variety than ever with 22 Metal Configurations and Wood Finishes like Vintage Oak.
We supply all our doors Pre-Finished with Frame and Stainless Steel Hardware. All you need to do is install them.
Concealed Hinges and Magnetic Locks are available for any model.
Grains can run vertical or horizontal.

Visit us in our Richmond showroom and have a look at our catalogs for all the choices on our main page:
www.moderninteriordoor.com

These Contemporary Interior Doors feature Horizontal or Vertical Grain Wood. A matching door frame and trims are included. Everything comes pre-stained and as an extra bonus we are including Hidden (Concealed) Hinges and Stainless Steel Hardware.
We offer these doors at a $500 discount per door. Perfect for your upcoming renovation.

We have now added a new line of doors to our collection: High Security Armoured Entry Doors

We feel, that there need to be more good looking, high security entry door options on the market, especially in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Our entry doors combine a strong steel core with interchangeable Wood, Aluminum or Steel surface panels. You can have a different look on the outside and inside of the house. Combine a warm wood inside with a modern black painted finish outside, for example.

5 Pin Mortise locks and anti-lever pins give our entry doors a burglar resistance that is unsurpassed in Vancouver, BC. In fact not many Entry Doors in North America can boast our level of technology.

We are specializing in renovations and upgrades to your existing entry door. You can choose between many styles and different transom and sidelight options.

A fresh new look from 'Clipso' now in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Transform your old ceiling or wall into a work of art with a stretch ceiling. Discover what you can now do with your home.

We serve Greater Vancouver and all of BC and offer competitive pricing and installation for your project.

Give us a call or visit our showroom.

Tel: 778-251-0032

What is a door? How is it made? What is it made of? What are its uses? We want to touch a little bit on all the points above in this article.

A door is used to connect to areas which may be two rooms or the exterior and interior of a house. It provides the pathway to travel between these two areas. A door, in its most basic form, is made up of some sort of panel of a certain material that can be swung or slid open. This panel may be hinged on a door frame or just the supporting wall.

This article will deal with the more common doors in use today.

1)      Door Components


a)      The Panel (Leaf)

The door panel or leaf is the part of the door that moves. It usually is as big as the opening and sometimes can be seen split into two parts (as sometimes seen in barns with a horse looking out). The panel might swing left or right or slide sideways (or even upwards). It can be made up of many different materials such as wood, steel, iron, aluminum, PVC, glass, etc.

b)      The Frame

The frame surrounds the panel and holds it in place. It is comprised of 2 jambs (sides), a header (top) and a sill (bottom). On interior doors there is no sill needed. Door frames are usually not pronounced and can blend with the wall they are mounted into. Materials used for frames are as numerous as for panels.

c)       The Trim (Liner)

The trim is the decorative part of a door that is used to visually join the frame and wall interface together. They are mostly applied to the wall with a slight overlap onto the frame making it appear that the frame is wider than it really is. Again, trim materials can vary but usually are made of wood.

d)      The Hinge or Rolling/Sliding Track

A swinging door requires hinges at the panel-frame interface. A sliding door requires some sort of top or bottom (or both) track that the panel slides along to either the left or right. Swinging Door hinges are usually made out of metal for strength reasons (just like sliding tracks) and at least 2 are required for a one-panel door.

e)      The Handle and Lock

Doors no not necessarily need a handle or lock but we do at least see a handle on most. It is just easier to have a good grip when moving the panel. Handles are usually made out of metal or possibly wood. Door locks can come in a variety of forms such as thumb turn, latch-type, hook or keyed locks. Most locks are made of metal for strength and durability.

2. Door Uses

Doors are most likely one of the oldest inventions in the world. Closing off a gateway must always have its uses. Without touching on mobile doors (such as cars) the two main uses today are “Exterior” and “Interior” Doors.

a)      Exterior Doors

This type of door provides the entry and exit to a house. It has a sill and weather strips to be able to seal the elements out more effectively. It is also the main attraction on the front of the house as the main point of entry. Exterior doors provide a better insulating value than interior doors and aim at minimizing heat transfers from exterior to interior on cold days.

Exterior doors can be made up of more than one panel as seen in Double Doors or Folding/Accordion Doors in order to produce a greater opening. In general, exterior doors are bigger and heavier than their interior counterparts. The use of glass in exterior doors is very common.

b)      Interior Doors

This type of door is the passage way between rooms. It is commonly smaller and lighter than the exterior door but purpose and materials are similar. They have no sill, since airflow beneath the door is usually welcomed inside a home.

3. Door Styles

Doors can be either traditional or modern and very seldom a mix of the two. Modernity dictates the absence of ornate wood carvings, for example. It tends to simplicity and straightness.

Traditional doors try to mimic the more detailed craftsmanship of days gone by.

Doors can be made with a single panel or many panels to provide a varying degree of open space and light.

Interior doors do not always have to be between rooms but can divide a bed room from a closet space. This is usually done via sliding doors to save space.

We see larger doors in barns and garages and in these instances the doors slide or move upwards parallel to inside ceiling. Design is sacrificed for functionality in most barn and garage scenarios.

It has to be said that doors are so common that not much thought is spend on them unless you are in the process of buying them perhaps. But every now and then you see one that impresses you. So the oldest inventions are still the most useful after all.

Modern Interior Door examples can be seen here.