Common Types of Doors

A door is usually a rectangular movable barrier that allows entry and exit from a room or an enclosed area. Here, we have listed all the common types of doors.

Common Types of Doors

Hinged Door (कब्जों पर चलने वाला दरवाजा)
Sliding Door (खिसकाने वाला दरवाजा)
Pivot Door (धुरी/चूल पर चलने वाला दरवाजा)
Barn Door (लोहे की पटरी पर लटका हुआ खिसकाने वाला दरवाजा)
Bifold Door (तह होने योग्य दरवाजा)
Revolving Door (धुरी पर घुमने वाला दरवाजा)
Material Based
Wooden Door (लकड़ी से निर्मित दरवाजा)
Glass Door (शीशे से निर्मित दरवाजा)
Aluminum Door (एलुमिनियम से निर्मित दरवाजा)
Steel Door (स्टील से निर्मित दरवाजा)
PVC Door (पी.वी.सी. से निर्मित दरवाजा)
Fiberglass Door (रेशेदार शीशे से निर्मित दरवाजा)

Other Useful Types of Doors

Roller Door (बेलनाकार तह होने योग्य दरवाजा)
Pocket Door (खिसकाने वाला दीवार में छिपने योग्य दरवाजा)
Saloon Door (बहुमुखी कब्जों पर चलने वाला दरवाजा)
Battened and Ledged Door (लकड़ी की पट्टियों से निर्मित दरवाजा)
Construction Based
Frame and Panel Door (पट्टी तथा ढाँचे पर निर्मित दरवाजा)
Flush Door (समतल चिकनी सतह वाला दरवाजा)
Wire Gauze Door (तार की जाली से निर्मित दरवाजा)
Louvered Door (झरोखेदार ठोस पट्टियों से निर्मित दरवाजा)

Hinged Door (कब्जों पर चलने वाला दरवाजा)

A hinged door usually consists of hinges that are attached to it (at one side). It is opened or closed by pushing or pulling from the other side. It is generally used in the rooms.

Sliding Door (खिसकाने वाला दरवाजा)

It usually consists of a large glass pane that moves on a track. It is opened or closed by pushing or pulling horizontally in one direction. It is mainly used on the back or side of the house.

Pivot Door (धुरी/चूल पर चलने वाला दरवाजा)

It usually consists of a single large rectangular pane that turns on two axes (top and bottom). It supports heavier loads and is mainly used at the front of the house, in the offices, etc.

Barn Door (लोहे की पटरी पर लटका हुआ खिसकाने वाला दरवाजा)

It is usually a rectangular wooden door that hangs from a track (above the door). It can be opened and closed by sliding horizontally on the track. It is mainly used in hallways, bathrooms, etc.

Bifold Door (तह होने योग्य दरवाजा)

It usually consists of multiple panes that slide open simultaneously. It is mainly used in closets, utility rooms, etc.

Revolving Door (धुरी पर घुमने वाला दरवाजा)

It usually consists of three or four rectangular panes that hang together on a central shaft. It rotates on the central shaft within a circle and allows us to pass through. It is mainly used at the front gate of office buildings, markets, etc.

Wooden Door (लकड़ी से निर्मित दरवाजा)

It is a rectangular movable barrier that is usually made of a wooden frame and panels. It is mainly used in the rooms.

Glass Door (शीशे से निर्मित दरवाजा)

It is a rectangular movable barrier that is usually made of steel, aluminum, or wooden frame and a large sheet of glass. It is mainly used in offices, home exteriors, etc.

Aluminum Door (एलुमिनियम से निर्मित दरवाजा)

It is a rectangular movable barrier that is usually made of solid aluminum. It is mainly used in hallways, bedrooms, etc.

Steel Door (स्टील से निर्मित दरवाजा)

It is a rectangular movable barrier that is usually made of solid steel. It is used for both indoors and exterior doors.

PVC Door (पी.वी.सी. से निर्मित दरवाजा)

It is a rectangular movable barrier that is usually made of a PVC frame and panels. It is mainly used in bathrooms.

Fiberglass Door (रेशेदार शीशे से निर्मित दरवाजा)

It is a rectangular movable barrier that is usually made of wood panels and fiberglass. It provides insulation and is used for both interior and exterior doors.

Roller Door (बेलनाकार तह होने योग्य दरवाजा)

It usually consists of horizontal rectangular panels that roll up to the ceiling when opened. It is mainly used in storage facilities, garages, etc.

Pocket Door (खिसकाने वाला दीवार में छिपने योग्य दरवाजा)

It is a rectangular movable barrier that is usually made of a wooden frame and panels. It slides on a track and disappears into a wall pocket when it opens. It is mainly used for closets, bathrooms, etc.

Saloon Door (बहुमुखी कब्जों पर चलने वाला दरवाजा)

It usually consists of bi-directional hinges and covers only half or quarter openings in the wall. It allows the person to walk through them while holding items and is mainly used in the dining rooms.

Battened and Ledged Door (लकड़ी की पट्टियों से निर्मित दरवाजा)

It usually consists of horizontal ledges that are used to connect and hold vertical wood battens together. It is mainly used in utility rooms, bathrooms, etc.

Frame and Panel Door (पट्टी तथा ढाँचे पर निर्मित दरवाजा)

It usually consists of a frame with vertically and horizontally placed panels (inside the frame). It is most commonly used in rooms.

Flush Door (समतल चिकनी सतह वाला दरवाजा)

It is usually made of plywood or board and consists of a plain and entirely smooth surface. It is mostly used in homes.

Wire Gauze Door (तार की जाली से निर्मित दरवाजा)

It usually consists of a frame and wire gauze (fixed inside the frame). It is mainly used as an exterior door to allow air inflow and to keep the mosquitos out.

Louvered Door (झरोखेदार ठोस पट्टियों से निर्मित दरवाजा)

It usually consists of an outer frame and solid stripes of wood or metal, placed horizontally at an angle inside the frame. It is mainly used to allow more air inflow in rainy areas.