How to choose an entrance door? Are you pursuing perfection/or pursuing cost-effectiveness?

First of all, let’s understand (entry door)

Let’s start with safety performance
Anti-theft level:The anti-theft level of the entrance door There are four levels: A, B, C and D. Class A has the highest anti-theft performance. It is recommended to give priority to Class A entrance doors. The steel seal is usually printed on the hinge side of the inner door.

Lock cylinder level： The lock cylinder is the core component of the entrance door. According to national standards, the lock cylinder is divided into A, B, and C Of the three levels, the C-level lock cylinder has the best anti-theft performance. After testing by the Ministry of Public Security, it cannot be technically opened for 600 minutes, and the regional mutual opening rate is zero. It has high security. It is recommended to choose a C-level or super C-level lock cylinder. The door.

Hinge quality:High-quality hinges should have good load-bearing capacity and anti-theft functions. For example, anti-theft function hinges have a keyhole design in the hinge of the anti-theft door. Even if the hinge is sawed off, the door cannot be opened. It can be tested manually. The opening and closing strength and stability of the hinge are used to judge its quality.

Material selection
Door panel material：Stainless Steel Door: It has anti-theft properties, is sturdy and durable, has good sound insulation, good corrosion resistance, good texture, long-lasting and bright color, and will last forever.It has advantages such as rust, but the price/performance ratio is not high. The style is more traditional, mostly silver-white, and the appearance and color are a bit monotonous.

Zinc alloy door: Good sound insulation, easy to shape, good corrosion resistance, not easy to rust, good decoration, bright colors, can meet different styles and needs, but poor corrosion resistance, low melting point, It is prone to spontaneous combustion and deformation, and is prone to aging.

Cast aluminum door：High-end appearance and novel style Beautiful, short production cycle, one-time integral casting, various styles, low maintenance cost, flame retardant, stain-resistant, oxidation-resistant, corrosion-resistant, but the price is higher.

Copper Door: The copper texture is clear and grand, the overall appearance is coordinated, the three-dimensional effect is good, not easy to bend and deform, corrosion-resistant, high density, good sound insulation effect, strong anti-theft performance, with advanced anti-theft locks and insurance Suppression, etc., but the price/performance ratio is not high, the price is expensive, and the bumps easily leave scars.

Door padding
Honeycomb paper：The material is cheap, light weight, high strength, smooth surface, not easy to deform, good sound insulation effect, no pollution, in line with modern Environmental protection trend, but in humid weather, the paper honeycomb will slowly corrode, affecting the door\’s sound insulation and warmth retention effects.

Aviation aluminum foil: It has strong corrosion resistance and aging resistance, does not crack, does not foam, has good flame retardant, heat insulation, sound insulation, and shockproof effects. It is non-toxic and harmless and is the most environmentally friendly. However, if the glue is not good, it will Produces noise and the price is high
Polyurethane foam:The overall weight of the door is thicker , higher strength, green, safe and environmentally friendly, but has poor flame retardancy, is flammable at high temperatures and will produce toxic gases
Rockwool：It has the advantages of impact resistance, thermal insulation, sound insulation, moisture-proof, etc., and is affordable, but it cannot be directly used for outdoor security doors and is prone to deterioration and rot..

Also Have the most important Feng Shui plan/layout! ! !
Avoid looking to the end: The entrance door should avoid a design pattern that allows one to look all the way to the bottom as soon as you enter the door. Such a house pattern is not conducive to the accumulation of good luck, does not help much with the overall fortune, and can easily cause physical damage to family members and Work is affected.
Avoid door to door: A door-to-door pattern is common in unit buildings. If two doors face each other, one of them will be damaged. The main door will easily press against the small door. It is easy for a big family to weaken the fortune of a small family and suppress the fortune of the opposite family. This can be resolved by setting up screens.
Open the door and disappear: It is not suitable to open the door to see the stove, otherwise the fire will collide with the wealth outside the door, preventing the wealth from entering the room; it is not suitable to open the door to see the mirror, the mirror has a reflective effect and will reflect the wealth outside the door; open the door It is also not advisable to go to the toilet. There are many bad luck in the toilet. It is very bad to be greeted as soon as you enter the door.
Be particular about the size of the door opening:The size of the door opening also needs to be very careful. The length, width and height of the door opening can also be measured with a Luban ruler to get a good size! !

Appearance design

Proper size：The size of the entrance door should match the overall design of the house, whether it is too large or too small The door will affect the beauty and practicality of the house. Before purchasing, accurately measure the size of the door opening to ensure that the door is of appropriate size.

Style coordination：The appearance design of the door should be coordinated with the overall home style. Modern minimalist style homes can choose doors with simple lines, while traditional style homes can choose exquisitely carved wooden doors. In addition, the color of the door and Surface treatment is also an important factor affecting aesthetics. You can choose according to your own preferences and home style.

Other details
Sound insulation performance：A high-quality entrance door should have good sound insulation performance. You can judge the sound insulation effect of the door by knocking on the door body and listening to the sound after closing the door. 123.

Fire resistance：In some special occasions, such as high-rise residences, commercial places, etc., the fire protection performance of the entrance door is also very important. It is necessary to choose a qualified fire door and carefully check its fire protection grade, fire protection time, material quality and other indicators , ensure that the fire protection performance of the door meets the relevant local standards.

Brand and after-sales：Choose a well-known brand of entrance door, the quality and after-sales service are more guaranteed. You can learn about the reputation and product quality of different brands through the Internet, friend recommendations, etc., choose a brand with good reputation and good service, and at the same time, Pay attention to the merchant\’s after-sales service commitment to ensure timely repair and maintenance during use.

Finally!!
If I choose, I still want to Pursue both cost-effectiveness and perfection! The brand I recommend here is Kegels boutique door
I have been using it for almost 3 years. The weathered door panels are still new! ! Kegels is a local brand in Foshan. It has been established for almost 5 years and is relatively mature. It mainly produces high-quality cast aluminum doors for villas!