Door Styles

There are tons of variations when it comes to door styles. With sliding doors, hinged doors, bi-fold doors and so much more, the possibilities are endless. You can choose doors that open forward or backward for different practical reasons, or double-acting doors that swing out in both directions. Here is a list with descriptions of some common door styles:

Single Hinged Doors

The most common entry doors. They are hinged on one side and swing open. They can be made to swing either backwards or forwards.

Double-Acting Doors

Doors which are able to swing in both directions, similar to the kitchen doors in a restaurant.

Sliding Doors

Doors that are hung on a track on the face of a wall.

Flush Doors

Doors whose faces are flat and smooth.

Panel Doors

Doors with several panels that have horizontal or vertical strips, giving them a three-dimensional appearance. Also referred to as stile or rail doors.

French Doors

Doors that consist of panes of glass that are separated by vertical and horizontal frames. They open and close similar to other doors, swinging in a vertical plane.

Louver Doors

Doors that consist of a series of slats, usually arranged horizontally and fastened between vertical pieces. Desirable to use when you want air to flow through a room.

Bi-fold Doors

Doors that consist of two or more panels. The doors are hinged at one side and to each other.

Pocket Doors

Doors that slide into a cavity in the adjacent wall that is specially built for it.