Door Frames

Deciding on door frames for your project can be quick and easy
By Nikki Davis Whether you are looking for an aluminum door frame or a metal door frame, proper door frame installation and choices can make the difference in energy efficiency as well as aesthetics on your construction project.

Builders and contractors look to quality vendors as they build and repair homes and commercial properties. You might be looking for a pocket door frame or a steel door frame. It all depends on the type of building and the industry in which it will be used. Finding the right vendor to fill those needs is critical in completing the task in a timely fashion.

To find the right doors and frames vendor for you:

1. Determine what size door frames and quantity you need. Consider asking for a bulk discount if you think you are ordering enough.

2. Find a door frame specialist in your area or online.

3. Opt for a specialist or contractor to install your new product if you are not an experienced contractor.

Compare door frames on price and quality

Start your shopping for your door frames online. You can easily price compare or send away for company catalogs.
Try:  Johnson Hardware sells pocket door frame kits. Haworth Architectural Interiors offers a variety of door frames and fascias. Endura offers a no-rot door frame solution through their patented FrameSaver® technology. Their frames are made of a wood composite material so resistant to rot and insect damage that they guarantee the frame for life with FrameSaver's transferable Lifetime Warranty. Lockheed Martin, a leader in aircraft development, is also another choice for door frames.

Find door frames to fit your specific need

You can find any number of providers of door frames to fit your any need.
Try:  Timely Prefinished Steel Door Frames has over 30 years experience in the door frame industry. They offer fire-rated door frames, communicating door frames, pocket door frames as well as adjustable door frames for Division 8 construction. They also have CAD drawings and architectural specs available to assist in the design and construction phases. Robert I. Merrill Co. offers standard sizes or can custom fit to your space need. Omega Door Frame Products, Inc. offers interior aluminum and interior steel door frame options.

Use an industry-specific search engine to find your door frames

Skip generic search engines like Google, and instead, use an industry-specific search engine for your doors and frames quest.
Try:  4specs offers multiple brand listings for doors and frames. AECinfo.com not only gives you multiple metal door frame listings, but they also let you know if the company listed offers a brochure, has CAD drawings, has specs and/or has a website. ARCAT offers you similar information specifically geared towards architects, spec writers, engineers and contractors. Their information includes a list of door frame manufacturers, their product information, specs and cad details.

• Go with a standard door size instead of a custom fit frame to save time and money.
• If you insist on learning how to frame a door yourself, see a professional at a store like Lowes or Home Depot that specialize in customer training. Simply ask them how to frame a door, and they should be able to put in you in touch with the right resources either in their store or online.