The Anatomy of an Interior Door

All BMC interior doors are available with our pre-hanging option. This comprehensive package ensures a smooth installation. Each section is meticulously crafted to achieve a perfect fit. With this system, you can be confident the your installation will be hassle-free and your new door will offer unparalleled performance.

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1 - DOOR SLAB

The door slab is simply the door itself with no framing or hardware. Being the core of the doorway’s personality, its design can be simple or intricate to offer the desired statement. It is also the ideal starting point in constructing a brilliant entry system.

2 - JAMBS

Interior door jambs are available in finger joint raw for painting and solid clear for staining

3 - FRAME

The frame of an entry system is attached to the rough opening while surrounding and supporting the door. Its assembly is integral in allowing for an easy installation of door components. Typically, carpenter’s only use the straightest pieces of lumber to construct the frame.

4 - CASING

Our casings range in sizes and styles in finger joint raw, primed, solid pine, and primed MDF.

5 - HINGES

Hinges are more than functioning hardware that determine which direction the door will swing. They can be elegant accents of style that elevate the appearance of any entry system.

6 - LOCKSET

A lockset is essentially the components and hardware that makes up the locking mechanism of a door. Being that there are hundreds of styles and finishes, locksets offer another great opportunity for homeowners to express their own personal tastes.

7 - STICKING

Sticking is the machined, inside edge of rails and stiles. It is the section of a door that meets the panel, covering its edges and holding it in place.

Panel Styles

Doors are available in many different panel styles. Panels are sections crafted in the door slab. These sections could also be crafted with glass, also known as lights. The right door provides security while adding value to a home. Below are a few examples of panel styles.

Madison door image Corvado door image Santa Fe door image Conmore door image Craftsman door image Coventry door image Provincial door image Camden door image Continental door image Avalon door image Rockport door image Colonist door image

Sticking

Although sometimes overlooked, sticking can provide subtle accents of elegance in the design of the door. The combination of sticking and panels is a huge part of a door's personality.

Door Handing

Choosing the correct door style is important, but door handing is crucial to getting the job done right. Does it open in or out? Is the handle on the left or right? These are important questions that must be answered prior to placing an order. The illustrations below are depicted from outside, looking into the room or structure.