Hello everyone,
I am currently considering which type of interior doors to install in my new build. I came across flush or wall-aligned doors. I have done some research but found very little concrete information or user experience. I especially like wall-aligned doors for their aesthetics, as I appreciate simplicity and subtlety, and they greatly enhance the overall room impression. Therefore, I would like to use such doors. I understand that they are somewhat more expensive than standard doors. My questions are:
Thanks for your experiences and input!
I am currently considering which type of interior doors to install in my new build. I came across flush or wall-aligned doors. I have done some research but found very little concrete information or user experience. I especially like wall-aligned doors for their aesthetics, as I appreciate simplicity and subtlety, and they greatly enhance the overall room impression. Therefore, I would like to use such doors. I understand that they are somewhat more expensive than standard doors. My questions are:
- Are these doors still uncommon, or have they become standard practice?
- Are there any requirements to consider during the rough construction phase?
- What would you estimate is the additional cost of a flush or wall-aligned door compared to a door with a standard frame? Including purchase price plus installation costs.
- Besides the price, are there any other reasons against using these doors?
Thanks for your experiences and input!
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hampshire18 May 2021 14:53My favorite for flush doors is Linvisible from Italy. Definitely not cheap. But as a discreet accent in a room, it makes a strong impact.
tomtom79 schrieb:
The door is flush on only one side, so if the door opening direction doesn’t match, it looks awkward.That’s possible too. However, the door then has to be reversible. Unfortunately, that is more expensive. We bought all our doors as reversible, including wall-flush baseboards.H
hampshire19 May 2021 09:43It involves quite a bit...
Flush-mounted on both sides with a visually continuous baseboard, featuring wall-identical surfaces on both sides, with a concealed frame inside the wall, opening on both sides, minimal gaps with a special seal at the top and bottom instead of the sides, and internal bracing to prevent warping and accommodate magnetic door catches. You’re looking at around €8,000–10,000 (approximately $8,600–10,800). Now add sensor technology without visible fittings and a motor drive, all discreetly integrated into a fantastic wall covering made of high-quality textile on a feature wall. That’s when costs rise to €20,000+ (about $21,500+).
We spent a lot of time on this setup because we wanted to visually create a doorless look in the living space downstairs. Now we have a glass door, opening one way, set in an oak frame and fitted with a rather unusual handle. Suddenly, €18,000 (around $19,400) “saved” seems to go by so quickly!
Flush-mounted on both sides with a visually continuous baseboard, featuring wall-identical surfaces on both sides, with a concealed frame inside the wall, opening on both sides, minimal gaps with a special seal at the top and bottom instead of the sides, and internal bracing to prevent warping and accommodate magnetic door catches. You’re looking at around €8,000–10,000 (approximately $8,600–10,800). Now add sensor technology without visible fittings and a motor drive, all discreetly integrated into a fantastic wall covering made of high-quality textile on a feature wall. That’s when costs rise to €20,000+ (about $21,500+).
We spent a lot of time on this setup because we wanted to visually create a doorless look in the living space downstairs. Now we have a glass door, opening one way, set in an oak frame and fitted with a rather unusual handle. Suddenly, €18,000 (around $19,400) “saved” seems to go by so quickly!
Okay, that makes me curious about how it works. Feel free to share pictures.
The best sentence of the day.
hampshire schrieb:
How quickly €18,000 (about $19,500) is "saved"!
The best sentence of the day.
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hampshire19 May 2021 16:27I do not want to post images from other sources. Anyone searching for Filo 10 linvisible will find images. We have examined those more closely.
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