So, you’ve just gotten the keys to your new HDB. Congratulations! Now comes the arduous, costly and tiresome process of home renovation. As the sole separation between your home and everything else, the main door could be a good place to start. Obviously, everyone looks for doors that are strong and have all the requisite safety accreditations. There are however, many things to consider when picking a door. To help you out, we’ve compiled some key things to look out for when starting your renovation journey.
Framing your Choice: Types of Doors
Looking into all the types of doors is a metaphorical door to a wormhole of information. There are many suited for HDB’s, but we’ll help you out. Let’s start by breaking down the materials commonly used in doors, which are wood, metal and glass.
Wooden doors are a HDB staple and stand out nicely against the metal grating of most units. Doors from certified sources are usually fireproof, sound insulating and thermally conducive – of which the latter is important in Singapore’s climate. Metal doors are secure but could get warm if your door is exposed to the sun resulting in a hotter interior. It could be useful for people living in countries at risk of burglary, but with Singapore being generally safe this isn’t as big of a consideration. Lastly, having glass as your main door might not be a great idea for privacy. On the other hand, it’s great for partitions and separating your living spaces! With that being said, wood is the main choice for HDB doors since they’re an all-round solid choice.
Framing your Choice: Door Design
Veneer and laminate doors are amongst the most popular variations when choosing a door for your home. Laminate doors are slightly cheaper than their counterparts and do not require additional varnishing or lacquering, so they can be installed immediately. Kind of like a plug and play option! They also come in consistent designs and are pre-finished, so these doors will look consistent with the rest of your home’s doors. Veneer doors are a visual spectacle offering the beauty of natural wood grain, with every door being unique. They could come pre-finished or unfinished, so you can add your own varnishing and stains. This choice is more towards the aesthetic side, so pick whichever is a better fit for your interior!
Framing your Choice Handles
Handles are more than just for opening your doors! They form an important part of the aesthetic of your home. A modernized, or Scandinavian type interior would look great with lever handles for instance, and regular, classic knobs would fit a more traditional styled home. Opening mechanisms have also been modernized, with many electric locking systems becoming fashionable in recent years – as any K-Drama fan would know.
Regardless of your choice, most professional door servicing companies have all the right ingredients to fix up your door. Their online catalogues are full of customization options, and their experience would also help recommend the best door types or parts – if your home renovation journey has just begun. If you’re feeling ready, give SG Doors a look for the best HDB main door today!
