How to find the right door - tips for buying doors

Sound insulation, accessibility and more - the inner values of your door

Around 25 years – that’s the average lifespan of a door in a German household. For solid wood doors, the lifespan is even longer: these doors accompany us through life for around 40 years before they are replaced. Doors have a major impact on the feel of a room. They are not only functional items, but also an expression of personal style. So buying a door is a decision that needs careful thought! We’ll guide you step by step through the criteria you should consider in terms of functionality and design.

Which features are important to you? Depending on the environment, features such as sound insulation, fire protection or climate stability may be essential. Accessibility is also playing an increasingly important role for many people when planning their facility with their advancing age in mind.

For all tech enthusiasts, there are also possibilities to connect doors as part of a smart home. Entering your home keylessly, granting or denying access to others via an app – it’s all no problem with GARANT’s SmartDOORS technology. Read more here about the technology and the benefits of these smart doors.

Accessible doors
Sound insulation doors
Burglar-proof doors
Fire and smoke-resistant doors
Radiation-proof doors
Thermal insulation doors
Water-resistant doors for wet and wet areas

Find out more about our range of specialised doors here.

You’ll also find further articles on the different types of functional doors on our blog.

The appropriate surface for your interior design

What loads must your door withstand in everyday life? This is another question you should ask yourself whilst looking for a door. Appearance and function both play a part in your choice: doors should be both attractive and practical. Our surfaces offer solutions according to all requirements.

For households without any particular loads, classic lacquered doors are the ideal choice. With their elegant and timeless design, they are very much in vogue. Those who renovate frequently often opt for a timeless white lacquered door. These classics fit any facility.

Make an impression rather than a mark – no fingerprints are left on GARANT’s G-TEC® surface. This is particularly practical for darker doors and frequent use.

Families tend to need sturdy doors that can withstand sticky children’s hands and heavy knocks. In this case, scratch- and abrasion-resistant CePaL doors are ideal. Another advantage is that they are easy to clean.

Laminate doors are even more robust. They can withstand particularly heavy use on a daily basis. Perfect for nurseries, schools or hospitals.

On location advice: Use the specialist retailer search to find your nearest specialist retailer simply and easily. You’ll receive comprehensive advice there.

Fittings, glass elements and the like - now it's time for the visual finishing touches

From internal values to external features - once you have selected the necessary functions for your door, the next step is to decide on the right door design.

The most important question: Which door best suits your interior style? White lacquered doors are classic, timeless and elegant. But what looks stylish and elegant to one person may be perceived as "cool" by another. In this case, earthy wood tones may be more suitable and create a cosier atmosphere in your living space. With anthracite or grey doors, on the other hand, you can make a modern statement.

Have you thought about glass elements? They are particularly suitable for dark rooms with little natural light, allowing more light into the room. For more privacy, GARANT offers a selection of different transparent glass variants. Whether with playful patterns, a carré look or simply transparent - you can combine light incidence and visibility to suit your own requirements.

Still undecided? With all the different options and variations in our range, it can be difficult to decide. With our digital door tool, you can configure your dream door yourself and see the result immediately. Click here for the door tool: https://www.tuerentool-garant.de/#/configurator

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Do you want your door to be the eye-catcher of the room? The options are many and varied: with a floor-to-ceiling door, you can create visual space and make optimum use of the room height. Depending on the space available, you may also consider double doors or a combination with a sliding door. While double doors look particularly impressive, sliding doors are characterised by their minimalist design and space-saving efficiency. If they also run in the wall, i.e. disappear into the wall when opened, the sliding doors create subtle design accents in your living space.