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Construction : Wood interior, wood or aluminum-clad exterior
Dimension: Fits openings up to 6 feet wide by 9 feet high(Support customized size & requiement)
Feature: Round top panel design with classic French door aesthetics features 4 ¾" side stiles and taller bottom rails( French style depend on customer choose)
Handle: Handle styles ranging from traditional to contemporary
Color : Original wooden color or Customized Color Effect
Species of wood: Cherry, walnut, teak,Oak
Application scenarios: For Residential , Villa , Commercial etc front , exterior , interior , patio door
Every time you're out to choose an exterior door for your home, this dilemma arises: which material should I opt for? Of course, every homeowner wants an exterior door that's aesthetically appealing and can provide the essential functions required. Metal and wood are standard materials for entry doors because both are solid and durable.
However, there are certain factors that you should consider when selecting a door that suits your home exterior and serves its purpose in the best way possible. Both metal and wood doors are a solid durable choice but they each have their pros and cons which may make one material more suitable for your home than the other. In this article, we highlight some key differences between metal and wooden exterior doors to help you make the right choice.
The beauty or versatility is perhaps the strongest suit of any door. Wood is a natural material that gives off a warm, welcoming feel to visitors when they enter your home. Also, wood comes in a number of designs and styles that can be customized to any color, although wood usually follows a more contemporary feel. Hundreds of hours are invested to create a wood door, employing only the finest materials.
On the other hand, metalwork allows for an extraordinary exhibition of classical antiquity and modern cosmopolitan influences. Artisanal metalwork can create some of the most incredible signature bespoke pieces that make each door unique. No matter which material of type you choose depend on your house style.
French doors allow natural light into the living areas and open up the home to the beautiful views of the outdoors.
This guide is to teach you everything about installing French doors by following a few quick and easy steps:
Gather your equipment
Prepare the opening
Square the Opening
Install pre-hung door
Use a Shim
Join the stud to the frame
Make sure the frame is secure
How to Install French Doors
Step 1: Get your Tools and Materials
Installing French doors is no small task, and you'll need some tools to get the job done.
These include:
Pre-hung Doors
Power drill
Wood Shims
Paddle bit
Hammer
Flat-head screwdriver
Hole saw
Measuring tape
Crowbar
Chisel
Flush-cutting saw
Carpenter's square
Safety glasses
Torpedo level
Long level
Screws
Nails
Rubber mallet
Door accessories (handles, latches and knobs)
Step 2: Prepare the Opening
Figure out how much space you need to install your doors. You're most likely going to take off the drywall or make adjustments around the area.
However, you can safely take off the trim without doing damage to the wall by caulking around it.
Once you're done with the caulk, pry it off with a crowbar. Once the trim is out of the way and you have sufficient drywall taken off, you can measure the width, making sure to mark the pieces to make it easy to put back up.
Step 3: Square the Opening
Get your long level and carpenter square. It's best to have these tools to make sure your opening is square; otherwise, your door won't align or close correctly.
Step 4: Install New Pre-Hung Doors
Take off the head and inside jambs; both are usually nailed together to make it easy to remove.
After that, slide the pre-hung French doors into the opening, ensuring the jambs are flush with the wall. You need to double-check that the doors can open in the direction you want without hindrance.
Step 5: Use a Shim
Use a shim on the jamb plumb to ensure the door is level and straight. Use as many shims as necessary under the side jambs until you're sure the head jamb is level.
Step 6: Join Stud to Frame
Now you can nail your frame to the studs with #8 finishing nails, through the frame and shims until it's in the studs. At this point, you can inspect the door to make sure everything is opening, shutting, and functioning correctly.
Step 7: Secure the Frame
Once you're sure everything is in place, secure the frame and use a wood chisel or box cutter to smooth any exposed shims. You may decide to cut a new trim or reinstall the old trim as the project may require.
Now that you're done, you can start to enjoy your newly installed French doors!
But if you have a bigger space to fill or want to turn it up a notch with your French doors, you'll have to build and install a transom window for the door's top.
Below is some helpful information to complete that DIY French door installation with a transom window.
Step 1: Continue From Step 7 above
First, continue from where you stopped in Step 6 of the guide above. Once your door is in place (excluding any top framing), measure the space above the door to see how many openings you can work with.
Note: Your window may have to be a quarter-inch smaller than the allowed space width and height to allow you to use shims to make it level and plumb.
Step 2: Prep Your Window
It's up to you to decide the number of separate windows you want, whether two, three, or four, including the sides and the dividers needed to make each window.
For instance, if you prefer a window with three panels, you'll need two separate partitions the same length as your sides. With 16-gauge finish nails and glue, you can start the construction of your window unit.
Step 3: Window Glass Molding
The next step is to figure out how your glass pane will fit into the window. For this guide, 3/4-inch molding works excellently well for the frame piece.
After you cut and measure the frame piece, use glue and 18-gauge brads for the insides of each part of the windowpane opening.
Step 4: Install Transom Window
The next step is the installation. Gently slide the window into the open space above the doors. Use a shim to edge it out in a few places before securing it with more 16-gauge nails.
Step 5: Beautify the Window
Now that you've installed the transom window, you can add decorative trim and door casing, including caulking every seam, and use wood filler for any nail holes you might find.
You can stain or paint the window, depending on the color or natural finish you've got in mind.
Step 6: Cut Your Glass
Decide how you want your class cut, whether by yourself or specially delivered from the hardware store.
However, since the window will be within 24 inches of an active door (the door that opens routinely), you need to temper the glass according to residential building codes.
That means cutting it yourself may be more than you can handle. Once you've received your 1/8-inch-thick tempered glass, the next step is to apply some caulk along the frame's flat side and gently press the glass into place.
Step 7: Add Extra Trim Layer
It isn't safe to leave the window as is. You'll have to cut additional quarter-round trim to double up the first set of framing.
Take care to nail this new frame bit so that the glass isn't only sandwiched stylishly but safely.
Step 8: Add Door Accessories
The final step for your fully functioning French doors is to install any other accessory or hardware like a ball catcher and brackets that prevent the door from wiggling when you close, including knobs and door handles of your choice.
Congratulations! You're done!
1. Wooden French Door Product Design and Development:
• Product Drawing Design & Quotation : Focuses on preparing quotation for approval and making drawing and revising between Early communication and cooperation process until the drawing confirmation by customer.
2. Manufacturing and Assembly
• Production & Process : Involves procuring the all kinds of material , such as wooden , aluminum alloy , glass , etc according to each item manufacturing process to create products.
• Metal Component : Covers the purchase of required metal components and providing a complete Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Assembly and Testing: Assembles panels , glass, frame and part of components as semi-finished or finished products, followed by functional testing and quality control.
3. Customized Solutions and Support:
• Offers product design and development based on customer-specific needs.
• Includes avaliable options for solving all concepts and operations for product implement development.
• Such as Logo Customized, External Packaging design, Product Customized based on customer-specific need .
• Provides on-line inspection and comprehensive after-sales support, including product missing parts, broken parts within valid time replacement.
• Aids customers in obtaining product certifications and conducting compliance testing to ensure adherence to relevant regulations and standards.
Q: If I need to cut down my door,how much can I take off (top,bottom and sides)?
A: We build our doors to order and suggest ordering a door at the exact size that's needed.If time is of the essence and you must alter a door in local inventory, you can cut a maximum of v"from the top and 1v" from the bottom or 1"on doors with UltraBlock"technology.Any more and you run the risk of impacting the structural integrity of the door.We do not suggest trimming the door in width other than for a bevel or minor prep work,For Fire-Rated doors,please contact customer service since this varies by the type of door.
Q: Where can I get advice on what type of stain or paint to use when finishing my door?
A: Every location is different (different weather,different exposure for a particular door) and every door is different(design, wood species,potential upgrades),it always makes sense to check with a local finishing expert.They will know the best products to use for the region. Fortunately,there are many good options available.
Q: Where can I go to see a particular glass(texture or decorative) in-person?
A: We offers over 100 standard glass options with the ability to make any custom glass design a homeowner can dream of. And while it's difficult for a retailer to have all options on display, we authorized dealers carry full-size doors and a variety of smaller glass samples to represent many of the options. To get a better idea of the doors on display in a showroom,view the Displaying Authorized Dealer listings by visiting Where to Buy. In addition, check out our "Glass Taste Test" web application,which allows homeowners to see what type of glass gives them both the look and privacy level they desire."Glass Taste Test" gives homeowners the opportunity to select any door and apply any type of glass in a life-like setting.
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