Types of Interior Doors for your San Diego Residential Remodel

Choosing an interior door during a residential remodel San Diego does not have to be daunting. Various types of interior doors exist. Not only do they need to be functional, but many styles of doors can add elegance and offer a unique touch to any room.  Before selecting an interior door for your remodel, be sure to have a reliable remodeling contractor.

Standard Doors

Standard doors are the least expensive and most common door used during a San Diego residential remodel. These doors usually consist of a plain, flush door mounted on hinges at one side of the door frame. Standard doors are usually lightweight with a hollow core, but solid core doors are available as well. These types of doors have a wood veneer finish that can be stained or painted.

Bi-fold Doors

Bi-fold doors hang from a track located at the top of the door frame. Some doors come with a second track located at the base of the frame for added stability. Bi-fold doors are hinged in the middle and fold into themselves when opened. Bi-fold doors are good for limited area spaces, such as laundry rooms and pantries. The most common designs are a louvered door or a flush paneled door.

Sliding Doors

Sliding doors, also known as Luan doors, are used on wider entryways such as closets. Sliding doors are mounted on an upper and lower track, allowing one panel to slide behind another. Considered more economical, sliding doors do not swing open and allow one to utilize the extra space. These are available in solid color, wood and mirrored varieties.

Pocket Doors

Pocket doors are another variation of a sliding door. Instead of one panel sliding behind the other, the whole door slides into the wall. This door offers a completely unobstructed entry way. Pocket doors are harder to install and may require reworking existing framework of the wall. One can hire a San Diego residential remodel company for this type of job.

French Doors

French doors are by far the most popular with people doing a residential remodel San Diego. These decorative doors can add a touch of class to any room or hallway. A French door is a pair of smaller doors mounted with hinges on both sides of the door frame. French door panels are available in solid wood or glass panels, including etched and stained glass.