Conditions that warrant looking into custom doors
- Older home with non-standard door size
- Need for ADA-compliant door
- Worries about wall damage or unsightly paint lines when old door frame is removed
- Want different door panel styles on inside/outside
- Desire special features or options for improved functionality or more curb appeal
- Want door to come with a factory finish with no on-site painting or staining, and a long finish warranty
The Many Advantages of a Custom Door
Custom entry doors provide a number of features and options to personalize your entry in a way that might not be available when buying a door through a big box store.
- Material choice – fiberglass, steel
- Custom widths and heights that simplify replacement of non-standard size door (1/8-in. increments with ProVia)
- Multiple door configurations
- Many door panel and door glass styles
- Various wood grain textures
- Hand-stained or painted prior to shipping, with many stains and paint colors to choose from, and lengthy finish warranty
- Special door options like ADA-compliant thresholds, pet doors, retractable screens, custom casings, kick plates
Fiberglass or Steel?
Custom entry doors made of fiberglass or steel offer a significant improvement over wood doors, providing greater home security, superior energy efficiency, lower maintenance and longer durability. Both fiberglass and steel doors are available in wood grain textures that mimic the look and feel of natural wood, or in a smooth surface for a clean, contemporary look–all without the maintenance issues normally associated with wood.
To learn more about the differences between fiberglass and steel entry doors, click the link below:https://www.ProVia.com/entry-doors/fiberglass-vs-steel
Paint or Stain?
Whether you select a stained woodgrain finish or a smooth painted surface, keep in mind that a factory finish performed in a controlled environment will be more consistent and will last longer. Factory finished doors are available in up to 14 different stains and 16 standard paint colors, plus custom colors.
Who’s Painting/Staining Your Doors?
When you buy a door from a big box store, it rarely comes stained or painted. Most door manufacturers ship unfinished doors, requiring the installer or subcontractor to apply a finish on the job, in less than perfect conditions.
The Quality of Your Entry Door is More Important than You Think
Home entry doors serve several important functions:
- Security
- Energy efficiency
- Curb appeal for your home
If the entry door system you specify doesn’t meet today’s standards in these areas, it could cost your customers more money in higher energy costs and become an obstacle when it’s time to sell the house.
For more detailed information on How to Buy Custom Entry Doors, visit: https://www.ProVia.com/entry-doors/customization