Door Manufacturers & Suppliers

If looking at all the different styles, materials, types and sizes of doors makes you feel like you’re lost in a labyrinth of locked doors, then don’t despair; door manufacturers and door suppliers are available on Houzz to help design, build and install all sorts of doors. You can find photos of their previous work, reviews, recommendations and ratings from clients, and contact information so you can speak directly to any door makers you find that you think can help with your project. You might find that your door suppliers or manufacturers can help with your window frames, garage doors or other contractor work, or they may be able to put you in touch with other professionals they work with regularly. Here are some related professionals and vendors to complement the work of doors: Cladding & Exterior Contractors, Garage Doors, Home Builders, Design & Build, Artists & Artisans.

What type of doors should I install?

Wooden doors are a traditional choice and can be made from oak and other hardwoods, and finished with stains or varnishes. Giving old wooden doors a lick of paint is a great way of refreshing them, or go for the distressed look if you want a rustic but contemporary feel. However, you have to remember with solid wood doors that they will move, expand or warp with time, so they do need a bit of maintenance occasionally. Wood veneer doors (where only the outer layers are real wood) can be a compromise for those who want the look of real wood but don’t want to deal with its idiosyncrasies. Speak to door makers if you want a particular kind of wood used for your doors that you can’t find with usual suppliers; they may be able to source the material for you and make your doors from scratch.

For external doors, it’s usually advisable to go for something durable and insulated. Composite door manufacturers will make doors from a number of materials, usually wood inside and a more protective outer layer, so they are versatile and well suited to being used as back or front doors. You can choose from stable doors, panel doors, half-glazed doors or doors with intricate stained glass panels, in all sorts of colours and stains, and, if well-fitted, your composite door will still stand up to any weather. It’s always advisable to talk to your local door suppliers about the different materials, styles and types of doors on offer so they can tell you in more detail the advantages and suitability of all the doors you’re looking at.

Door manufacturers can help with more than just your front door and internal doors - if you have a garden, there are a number of options for accessing it. Large glass doors can be really dramatic and bi-fold doors are a popular choice at the moment because they can completely disappear and open up a room to the outside. If you don’t quite have the budget to install bifold doors, patio doors or french doors can still bring in lots of light from your garden into your home. Talk to door makers about what they think could work for your home renovation project.

Why should I hire door manufacturers or specialists?

If you’re overwhelmed by the options, it’s definitely a good idea to talk to door manufacturers, or suppliers who can help you with materials, styles and aftercare. You can discuss how your doors will fit in with rest of your home design, how durable they will be, whether you can paint them, whether you’d like glass panels and the business side of things, such as estimates, quotes, times and prices. Door suppliers will be able to show you a great range of doors that could be suitable for your home and are ready to be installed, whereas door makers and manufacturers may be able to make bespoke doors; made especially for your taste and to fit your home.

Find door suppliers and makers on Houzz. Look in the Professionals section of our website and search for door manufacturers and suppliers. Read reviews, look at project photos and see how a door professional can help your home improvement project.