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As modern homes and commercial spaces continue to improve their requirements for beauty and transparency, glass doors are becoming more and more popular due to their simplicity, fashion, good lighting, and strong sense of space extension. However, there are many types of glass doors on the market with different styles, and consumers are prone to difficulties in choosing when purchasing. Therefore, understanding the key considerations before purchasing can help you choose the most suitable glass door more scientifically.
The following are the five considerations we have summarized when choosing glass doors. Whether you are a home user or a commercial purchaser, you can benefit a lot from them.
Safety is always the primary factor. Generally speaking, the materials used for glass doors include tempered glass, laminated glass, and insulating glass. Among them:
Tempered glass is 4-5 times stronger than ordinary glass, and when broken, it will be small particles with blunt angles, which can effectively avoid injuries;
Laminated glass consists of two layers of glass with PVB film sandwiched between them. Even if it breaks, it is not easy to shatter, and is suitable for places with high requirements for explosion-proof performance;
Insulating glass is suitable for environments that require heat insulation and sound insulation, such as offices or balcony spaces.
When faced with various glass options, the safety level should be evaluated in combination with the usage scenario, and products with national or international certification should be given priority.
Glass doors have various opening methods, including flat opening, sliding, folding, and rotating. Different opening methods are suitable for different space layouts and traffic flow requirements:
Sliding glass doors save space and are especially suitable for balconies, kitchens, and office partitions;
Flat opening glass doors have a stable structure and good sealing, and are suitable for indoor bedrooms or living rooms;
Folding doors and revolving doors are often seen in commercial places and high-end residential entrances, emphasizing design and high traffic rates.
Before making a choice, it is recommended to make a comprehensive assessment based on the actual space structure and daily frequency of use. For example, if you are shopping for doors for commercial premises, you can refer to this article about where to order sliding glass doors: a complete purchasing guide for owners and contractors for more in-depth purchasing advice.
Although glass doors are transparent and beautiful, they may not be suitable for some spaces that require privacy, such as bathrooms, office meeting rooms, private study rooms, etc. For this reason, you can choose the following methods to improve privacy:
Frosted glass: visual blur but does not affect lighting;
Decorative glass with patterns: both artistic and concealed;
Smart dimming glass: can switch between transparent and fogged states with one button, with a strong sense of technology, suitable for high-end projects.