What is the difference between a raised door and a hinged door?
Upstand and hinged doors are both hinged doors, but they connect to the frame in a slightly different way. A flush door overlaps the frame a little. This gives the door a tight fit and a modern look.
A hinged door falls right into the frame. This gives a more classic look, as you often see with traditional interior doors. The difference between the doors may seem small, but it determines how the door looks. You will also need different hinges. In any case, you can put the door together completely as you wish.
What is a raised door?
A flush door is immediately recognisable by the edge that falls slightly over the frame. Because the door partly falls over the frame, no complicated assembly is required. We supply new hinges that can easily be fitted in the frame. That makes a upright door practical and popular in many new-build houses because they are so modern.
What is a hinged door?
A hinged door is fully inserted into the frame. As a result, it fits tightly and turns on hinges fixed in the side of the frame.
A hinged door requires a bit more precise work during installation, but the result is a door with a neat finish. Many people choose a hinged door because it gives a neat finished look, with a sleek result.
The frame of the hinged door has a fully ribbed frame. This really seals off the room from noise and draughts.
As the assembly of a hinged door is a bit trickier, it is recommended to leave this to our experts.
Visual and functional differences
A raised door is distinguished by the edge that partly falls over the frame. This makes the connection visible and gives the door a more robust character.
A hinged door, on the other hand, closes completely ín the frame, making the transition between the door and the wall look almost seamless. A raised door is popular because it is easy to fit, while a hinged door is chosen precisely because it seals your space well from draughts and noise.
Application and use
A raised door is convenient because it closes easily and is easy to fit. This makes this door suitable for situations where speed and ease of use are important, such as new builds or renovations. Furthermore, you do not need to demolish any old parts to fit a raised door.
You choose a hinged door if you really want to seal off the room from draughts and noise. Because the door falls completely into the frame, the whole looks calm and neatly finished.
Fitting and maintenance
A raised door requires precise work: does the door hang crooked? Then it won't close properly. Yet maintenance is very simple. Regular cleaning with a dry cloth and checking the hinges once in a while is usually sufficient maintenance.
A hinged door closes completely in the frame and its installation requires more measuring and precision. That is why it is smart to leave the assembly to a professional. That way, you can be sure that the door hangs tight and closes properly.
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