When choosing interior doors for your house or apartment, we need to choose their color, decoration, glazing or texture. There is one more factor that affects their appearance in the interior. It is the type of door leaf. So what is the difference between rebated and nonrebated doors?
Flush interior doors are the most popular models that can be found in modern interiors. In fact, you can recognize them with the naked eye, but many people are unaware of what actually characterizes them
Doors with no rebate have concealed hinges, which are not visible after closing the leaf – thanks to this the edges of the door are completely smooth and flush. This solution creates a single plane with the door frame, which makes the door seem more massive
In contrast to the previous model, they are characterized by a characteristic notch on the edge of the door leaf, overlapping the door frame. Until recently, they were commonly used, which is why you can often find them in old buildings. This type of door also has a frame with a notch, which allows you to close it freely. The big advantage of these types of models is mainly that they allow you to freely adjust the hinges
Both rebated and non-rebated doors have their advantages and disadvantages. In the first case, they are recommended for classic and retro-style interiors. Their indentations on the edge and the frame can be an additional decorative detail of the interior. In addition, rebated doors are characterized by a much simpler installation and construction. For many people the argument for their choice is also the price. They are cheaper than non-adjacent models
Doors without rebates are very popular in modern, minimalistic interiors. Their edge is usually about 4 centimeters, so they do not take up much space and optically enlarge rooms. In addition, the construction, which is joined into one plane, guarantees that the leaf of such a door is hidden in the door frame and remains invisible . The disadvantage of this solution is its price and the fact that the door lock remains completely uncovered. In addition, the installation of flushless doors is much more complicated than in the case of classic models used for years
Over the past few years, the availability of these two interior door solutions has caused many myths to grow up around them.
Onemyth about rebated doors is that they are referred to as a more durable solution. The truth is, however, that both rebated and unrebated doors have reinforced frames, so you don’t have to worry about their construction
The fact is, however, that rebated doors are safer for children. One of the most common injuries to toddlers in the home is getting their fingers caught between the door frame and the door rebate. With rebate-free models, this danger is completely eliminated
Both rebated and unrebated doors are characterized by the same strength. The first solution is recommended for small interiors, as well as those decorated in a modern style, because it looks much more aesthetically pleasing, due to the lack of visible hinges and protruding edges after closing the leaf
