Forged elements of the exterior and interior decoration of premises have come to us through the centuries without changing their appearance or losing their relevance. Rough metal rods in the hands of an experienced craftsman turn into fragile and intricate patterns that find their place in the design of any interior. Forged doors have also not lost their relevance today.
Selection of forged doors
Recently, ordinary metal entrance doors have become less and less popular. Few people are interested in steel trimmed with leatherette or PVC panels. More and more owners of country houses prefer products that are different from others, emphasizing the individuality of their home.
Forged original entrance doors are increasingly becoming fashionable, photos of which testify to their unique grace and beauty, their ability to make the house presentable and emphasize the status of the owner.
Naturally, entrance doors decorated with forged iron in an apartment do not look as appropriate as in private houses, but there are no obstacles to their installation.
Caring for entrance doors with forging
When entrance doors become dirty, they should be wiped with a sponge soaked in soapy water. After which the soap or detergent is washed off with clean water and wiped dry with napkins. Do not wash doors in cold or very hot weather. Chemicals and alcohol-containing products are contraindicated for forged doors.
If the door is rusty, it means it was poorly treated with anti-corrosion agents. The fight against rust begins with complete cleaning of the canvas. It is cleaned with a wire brush or sandpaper. To prevent damage, it is better to regularly maintain your doors. If you can’t fix the damage yourself, you should resort to the services of specialists.
Advantages of forged doors
Forged doors with glazing allow you to create an incredible combination of visual appeal and practicality.
Entrance structures decorated with forging are distinguished by originality and uniqueness thanks to the work of experienced blacksmiths who create exclusive products. Uniqueness is a definite plus, tipping the scales in favor of forged metal doors.
The technologies available today make it possible to process metal in any variation. Forged doors with glazing allow you to successfully combine the roughness of metal with the fragility of transparent material, as you can see from the photo in our article. The original patterns emerging from under the master’s hammer allow you to create a unique picture at the entrance to your home.
Forged doors with glass inserts have a number of undeniable advantages:
- Glass allows you to give the appearance of the structure a special sophistication;
- The presence of glazing allows you to see the visitor without opening the door;
- The combination of forging and glass makes the door not only beautiful, but also safe.
Forged doors have increased strength, will help protect household property from criminal attacks and make living in the house completely safe.
Forged doors - advantages and disadvantages
Doors assembled from forged parts are preferred due to the following advantages:
- strength of the door structure;
- reliability and safety;
- vandal resistance;
- resistance to natural factors;
- long period of operation.
The indisputable advantage of forged doors is their artistic beauty and unusual design. Among the many forged doors that differ in appearance and design, many prefer armored structures decorated with forged elements. Such products are purchased by reputable buyers who understand that only such doors can ensure the safety and security of property.
And although forged doors have many advantages, they also have weaknesses. The disadvantages include:
- increased cost of forged products. Buying a handmade door is not for everyone;
- increased weight of the door structure. To install and operate a forged product, a reinforced box and strong walls are required.
Despite these disadvantages, forged doors are increasingly popular.
Peculiarities
Since ancient times, forging has been considered the most preferable technique when decorating various exterior elements. With its help the following were produced:
- Coats of arms;
- Monograms;
- Complex designs or simple elements;
- Precise geometric shapes;
- Ornaments symbolizing flora and fauna.
All this was created by the hands of masters over many centuries. When decorating entrance doors with forged elements, you can get an original transformation of the appearance of the house in general and the entrance area in particular. Forged entrance doors harmoniously complement houses built in the style of medieval castles; forged elements can be artificially aged or tinted.
The selection of products is quite large. There are also standard, serial samples, the cost of which is significantly lower than exclusive ones, but their appearance is also quite original and attractive.
When manufacturing custom products, two approaches can be distinguished:
- Choose from already developed drawings and make small changes;
- Make a completely individual order, the sketch of which will be made by the designer.
Adding glazing to forged original metal doors allows you to get a unique design. Frosted or multi-colored glass looks very attractive in such products. At the same time, forging not only plays a decorative role, but also protects fragile glass from various damages.
Such designs can have different colors, and the models can be either single-color or multi-color. The choice of colors depends on the client’s personal preferences, as well as the appearance and color of the building’s facade. With the correct selection of the color of a forged door, you can get a solid visual composition that unites the entrance group, cornices, windows and other architectural elements of the house.
Forged doors are not limited to single-leaf products; photos in the catalogs of leading manufacturers also offer double-leaf models, which are used mainly in public buildings.
Forged entrance structures may also differ in interior decoration. Often the inside of the door is lined with natural wood, which creates additional comfort and coziness in the hallway. If the doors are installed in a public building, then they look most attractive without finishing on the back side, surprising visitors with a carefully processed steel sheet.
Construction of forged entrance doors
Forged entrance doors can be represented by various types of systems. The most popular are swing and sliding forged doors. Swing structures are the most versatile and simplest in terms of installation. Such doors can harmoniously fit into any type of facade, are reliable and easy to use. The design of swing doors is based on a hinge connection. Hinges should be heavier and stronger than for interior doors. Entrance doors can open to the left or right, and are also available in single-leaf, double-leaf and one-and-a-half-leaf types. Swing structures open only in one direction. During the design process, it is necessary to remember that due to the design features of swing wrought iron entrance doors, they require enough space in front of or inside the building to open the doors.
Rice. 1. Forged entrance doors - without exaggeration, poetry in metal
Sliding doors with glass save space, since the movement of the doors is carried out along guide tracks using carriages. The canvas allows you to close doorways of various widths. Sliding structures can also be single-leaf, double-leaf or multi-leaf, depending on the width of the opening.
Entrance doors can be made of various materials. You can get acquainted with the features of using various materials to create entrance doors using the menu:
Entrance doors
- All glass
- Aluminum
- Plastic
- Metal
- Wooden
- Forged
Forged doors with stained glass
Adding stained glass to the design of forged doors adds even more elegance and charm to them. At the same time, all safety requirements are met and the necessary standards of sound and heat insulation are ensured.
Stained glass and linings, as well as handles and hinges in such doors are used with increased strength to preserve their appearance for the entire service life. For additional glass protection, vandal-proof double-glazed windows can be installed.
Doors with stained glass windows are installed not only in private homes, but also in shopping centers, entertainment venues, and office buildings. With the help of stained glass windows a special ambience is created, and the door itself can indicate the high status of the establishment.
Entrance doors finished with forging are considered an original solution, having not only a fully protected and aesthetically attractive door, but also reliable fittings. The design of such doors is distinguished by sophistication and is a symbol of prosperity, high status and well-being of the owner. Their quality can completely satisfy the owner and make guests admire it.
Types of steel structures
A variety of types of forged doors with glass allows each client to choose or order the best option.
Street, front door, into the house, on the porch
Manufacturers offer a wide range of street (entrance) forged doors with glass. Such structures give the architecture of the house individuality and make the building stand out from the crowd. In addition, they ensure the safety of the home and focus on the owners’ commitment to everything beautiful and aesthetic.
Entrance wrought iron door with glass. Photo Lefty
Wrought iron doors harmoniously complement the main entrance to the building and are installed where there is access to the garden, balcony, porch, terrace or veranda. When developing or choosing the design of entrance doors with forged iron and glass, you should remember the purpose of the building, the style of the facade, and the color features of the space.
Interior
Forged doors with glass perfectly complement not only the facade of buildings, but also interiors . Metal has such a specific characteristic as coldness: visual and tactile. Therefore, when arranging interior spaces, it is not recommended to install completely metal structures; they deprive the interior of comfort.
Wooden interior door with glass window and wrought iron grille and handle. Photo Iron Age
That is why combined models are the best choice. A door with glass and forging is often complemented with elements from a third material. For example, clients have the opportunity to see in the list of manufacturers' products wooden structures with a glass window decorated with forged ornaments.
Double doors
Double-leaf forged doors with glass are characterized by high throughput , so they are often used to equip shopping centers, offices, and municipal buildings .
Entrance double-leaf wrought-iron door with glass. Photo Metal Artel
Also, such structures are excellent for residential premises . A prerequisite is a large area of the room. Otherwise, the door will take up most of the wall and look massive and inappropriate.
Arched
Arched forged doors with glass have the most interesting and memorable design . They are distinguished by grace. Structures of this type are suitable for museums, theaters, libraries and other cultural and educational institutions.
Wrought iron arched front door with glass. Photo Company Ekaterina
With narrow glass window
There are doors with different quantitative ratios of materials; in some models metal predominates, in others glass predominates. A typical option is a forged design with a glass insert, which can have different sizes:
- a small insert in width and height, located in the upper part of the structure, resembles a window;
Entrance door with glass window and forged elements, Art Nouveau style. Photo Kuznechny Dvor 40
- a narrow and tall insert placed in the center of the structure;
Entrance door with forging and glass window. Photo Company Dvernov
- a large insert, occupying almost the entire space of the door, is the filling for the metal frame.
Entrance glass door with forging. Photo World of Forging
There are also other options in which the glass inserts have a non-standard shape and are arranged randomly.
With stained glass
Quite often, pieces of colored material are complementary to ordinary glass. The combination of forging and stained glass has a unique appearance and bright design . Such structures are sure to become the central element of any room.
Wooden entrance door with forging and stained glass. Photo by IP Komarichev
If clients prefer a more “calm” design, then it is recommended to pay attention to doors made of wood, with a glass window and decorative stained glass details.
Cold and hot forging
Two methods of metal processing provide products that differ in characteristics. Cold forging is the bending and stamping of metal blanks without preheating them. The resulting parts are welded into a single composition. The result of the work is a product created in a short time, distinguished by a template design and having a relatively low cost.
Hot forging involves heating the workpiece at high temperatures, resulting in the metal becoming ductile. Then the blacksmith uses hand tools and devices to shape the workpieces into the desired shape. This technology requires the performer to have qualifications, experience and skill. As a result, the client receives a product with a unique design and high cost.
Forged and welded projects, inexpensive
Forged-welded doors do not have an individual design. But the affordable cost and efficiency of production make them in demand among customers. Such structures are suitable for arranging spaces that are laconic, austere, and without unnecessary decorative elements.
Doors with vines. Photo Alois
It is also worth remembering that the client has the opportunity to buy a structure with a standard design and further decorate it to his liking. Doors with forged elements have an interesting design and reasonable cost.
Reference. You can purchase decorative parts from employees of enterprises, which are collected in the “Where to buy forged elements” section. Companies offer a wide range of details with which a product is given a certain mood.
Elite
Forged doors with an original design, created using hot technology, are not suitable for all interiors and exteriors. Such luxurious products look harmonious in rooms with rich furnishings.
Entrance arched door with forging and glass, handmade. Photo by Alexandr & Sylvester
A space characterized by minimalism, a rejection of complex shapes and intricate lines, will not be suitable for such a design solution.
View more. Photos of forged doors (send a photo) demonstrate the magnificence of various types of metal structures.
Below, watch a video with a slideshow of some of these works.
