When you hear the word “custom,” your first impulse might be to cringe. Custom usually involves taking lots of time to research exactly what you want, and an expensive price tag when you finally get it. These tips are designed to help you order a custom door that won’t break the bank.
Materials
There are three basic kinds of materials that you can use to construct a door. Before you move forward weith design and color, settle the materials first. Wood is the most expensive of the three, but it’s also the most aesthetically pleasing. Cuts and scratches are easy to repair, and you can stain it to whatever color you want. Fiberglass is the least expensive, and it’s highly energy efficient. Fiberglass can also receive a staining to match any color you need. Metal doors are somewhere in the middle. They are sturdy, but susceptible to dents and scratches.
Sizing
You have to make sure that you’re buying a door to fit the frame you have. You’ll typically need a door that measures about 80 inches vertically, but the width can be different depending on the frame. There are also French doors, which will take up more width than a standard single door.
Finishes
The finish of your door doesn’t just refer to the colors. Finish can mean the staining the door to match a specific color of the wood in your home. It can also mean adding accents, like different hinges, to give the door a more rustic look. Lastly, the door knobs you choose also exude style. Review all of your options before you piece your door together.
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