The difference between flush and panelled doors
Two doors can look very similar on the surface, but essentially be a completely different construction. This is certainly the case with flush and panelled doors, and in this blog, we will take a look at the main differentiators.
Panelled v Flush Doors: The Construction
Panelled doors are a much older invention than flush doors, and they are typically made of components such as infill panels and rails. Conversely, flush doors are made up of a ‘slab’ of material, usually laminated timber or particle board, and are hardwood lipped.
Panelled v Flush Doors: The Appearance
In terms of appearance, panel doors tend to lend themselves to classic or traditional settings, whereas flush doors are often seen in more contemporary styles of buildings.
Crucially, in the modern day, flush doors can now be designed to look like panel doors – this offers a desirable, distinguished look, but also many of the performance bonuses provided by flush doors, which we will now come onto. Replicas can even be fashioned to ensure that flush doors replicate the exact dimensions and appearance of an old panelled door.
Panelled v Flush Doors: Their Use
Flush doors can be fitted with materials which offer fire resistance, making them popular choices as fire doors in public buildings such as hospitals and schools, as well as commercial buildings such as offices. Sound attenuation can be achieved, making it possible to heighten privacy levels with acoustic doors in certain rooms, be they a meeting room, board room or emergency room. Impact resistance can also be offered by flush doors, meaning they are suitable in industrial settings such as warehouses and factories.
For those who are looking for a budget-friendly solution for a new building – the fact that flush doors are often cheaper than panel doors in many cases is surely a big bonus. Panel doors can be fitted with certain performance features, but this tends to be at a higher cost, due to the logistical implications of doing so – it can be a complex process. Performance panel doors can be used in the case of older buildings, in which it is sometimes essential to retain the original style of fittings while complying with modern-day health and safety requirements.
Whether you opt for flush or panelled doors, ensure you do your research and match up your specifications carefully.
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