Doors 101
Selecting the right door to complement your new construction, renovation or decorating project is very important. A new door is just the finishing touch that will dramatically bring your project to life. Masonite makes choosing the right door easy by offering a broad range of door designs that are almost certain to meet any architectural style or application requirements.
Masonite knows that you not only want to make a good first impression, but a lasting one as well. That’s why Masonite offers the most comprehensive line of beautiful and durable entry systems. Masonite front doors will add curb appeal, increase the value of your home, and most importantly, make your home more beautiful. With a Masonite entry door you get everything you need: value, beauty, durability and protection from the weather.
Choose Your Style
Based on your home’s architectural style choose the Masonite entry door design that’s best for you. You can select a traditional, contemporary, modern or rustic design, with or without glass. Masonite has exactly what you need. We have one of the largest and most comprehensive lines of exterior doors on the market.
Masonite has created a line of entry doors to suit any home and reflect the personal style of the homeowner. Exterior door designs are available in many styles and configurations, from a 1-Panel to 8-Panel, sidelites and transoms, with glass or without. Be creative. Create your own look by combining the door design, glass, transom and sidelights that will make your home the most beautiful on the street and the perfect reflection of your personal style.
Choose Your Glass
Masonite lets you maximize the beauty and impact of your new door by providing you with the largest selection of clear and decorative glass options. Masonite takes great pride in presenting a beautiful, creative and exciting collection of decorative glass designs with unsurpassed quality and craftsmanship. We have glass designs from classic, to contemporary with a variety of caming styles, to complement your home’s architectural features. The decorative glass will embrace the natural light and transform it into a creative and beautiful presentation leaving a lasting first impression. Masonite’s Specialty™ Glass designs enhance both the appearance and value of your home without compromising security or privacy. With a seemingly endless array of different glass designs and configurations, backed by years of experience, Masonite will help you to create a truly beautiful door that will exceed your expectations, impress your neighbors and most importantly? increase the value of your home.
Choose Your Material
When it’s time to choose the door material, remember that Masonite offers a very comprehensive selection to meet all of your design, performance and application requirements: Fiberglass and Steel.
Steel: You will be pleased to know that Masonite has best selection of steel doors in the industry. We have the largest variety with more designs and options. Masonite steel doors come in a prefinished white (Sta-Tru® HD) for convenience or pre-primed (Masonite® HD) for painting and decorating. Masonite HD Steel doors feature high-definition panel profiles and can be fire-rated. Masonite Steel doors are a great value and with a virtually endless selection to choose from.
Fiberglass: Masonite® Fiberglass doors feature high-performance fiberglass facings, Specialty™ decorative glass, true square edge construction and a rot-resistant bottom rail. They are available with a smooth or textured finish, offering the look of beautifully finished wood without all the maintenance. Choose a fiberglass door if you are looking for lasting durability, live in areas with challenging climates or just simply prefer a low-maintenance door.
If you have chosen to “do-it-yourself,” you are not alone. There’s been a remarkable resurgence of individuals who take pleasure and pride in transforming their homes themselves. First, you should know that door installation is not difficult. It’s as simple as choosing your favorite door, determining your specific configuration, measuring the opening and following our easy-to-follow instructions. Masonite’s installation instructions include detail on how to install, a list of required the tools, what measurements to take and how to finish your door. For detailed installation instructions, please click here. Although this undertaking is not for everyone, your Dealer will assist you by answering questions, by recommending the right solution for your project and your budget if you decide to handle the project on your own.
If you are not comfortable with the installation, please talk to your Dealer. Installation services are available in many locations. Choosing a contractor for your project must be done very carefully. Check for references, make sure that your contractor is licensed and insured, ask for photos of other completed projects, ask for client testimonials and get them to commit to a budget. Exterior work and additions, for example, can be more demanding than just replacing a door. So it’s very important to make the right choice.