I was renovating my villa and wanted doors that matched my custom furniture. I found custom doors dubai through my upholstery supplier. They created doors with fabric panels (same fabric as my sofa). The doors are upholstered on one side (bedroom side) with wood veneer on the other (corridor side). The result is a cohesive look. For anyone with custom upholstery, matching doors can tie a room together.
Types of Custom Doors
Custom doors can be: solid wood (traditional), fabric-paneled (soft, elegant), glass-insert (light transmission), or sliding (space-saving). My custom doors dubai are fabric-paneled. The fabric is stretched over a wooden frame and attached with decorative nails. The fabric is the same as my bedroom sofa — the room looks coordinated. For a cohesive interior, fabric doors are unique.
The Door Making Process
The process: measure the door frame, select wood type (oak, beech, MDF), choose fabric, and fabricate. My custom doors dubai took 3 weeks from order to installation. The doors arrived pre-hung (hinges attached). The installation team fitted 5 doors in 1 day. For custom doors, allow 4-6 weeks. For standard-sized door frames, some suppliers keep pre-made doors (2-3 days). For non-standard sizes (common in Dubai villas), custom is necessary.
Fabric Selection for Doors
Doors get touched daily, so fabric must be durable. My custom doors dubai fabric is heavy-duty polyester (50,000 rubs abrasion rating). It is resistant to oils from hands. For doors in high-traffic areas (hallways), choose performance fabric. For bedroom doors (less traffic), velvet or silk is fine. Consider cleaning: fabric doors cannot be washed (the wood underneath would warp). Choose stain-resistant fabric.
Wood Veneer for Door Backs
The corridor side of my doors is wood veneer (not fabric). The veneer matches the other doors in the corridor. My custom doors dubai have oak veneer with a satin finish. The fabric side has a separate finish (velvet). The combination works well. For doors that are visible from both sides, consider fabric on both sides (expensive) or wood on one, fabric on the other (cost-effective). For closet doors (only seen from inside room), fabric only inside.
Hardware for Fabric Doors
Fabric doors need special hardware. Standard door handles may damage the fabric. My custom doors dubai have recessed handles (cut into the door frame, fabric doesn't cover them). This avoids fabric wear from hands. For hinges, they are heavy-duty (fabric doors are heavy). For locks, they are rim-mounted (not mortise — mortise requires cutting through fabric). Discuss hardware with your door maker before ordering.
Cost of Custom Fabric Doors
My custom doors cost 3,000 AED each (including installation). Standard pre-hung doors cost 1,000 AED each. The premium (2,000 AED per door) is for the fabric panel and custom work. For 5 doors, total 15,000 AED. custom doors dubai are expensive but unique. For a statement room (master suite), the cost may be worth it. For secondary rooms, standard doors are fine. Budget accordingly.
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