Rating of the best metal entrance doors to an apartment in 2021: tips for choosing, their advantages and disadvantages

Metal products are very popular as the entrance door to an apartment. They are strong, durable, have a high degree of security against burglary and have an attractive appearance. When purchasing, owners pay special attention to the presence of sound insulation - there is no pleasure in being heard on the landing or waking up at night from the sounds of the elevator rising or conversations on the floor.

High-quality sound insulation of doors is a guarantee of home comfort, so it is not surprising that they are chosen with special care.

Design features

If we assume that the door leaf is absolutely impenetrable to acoustic waves, then the level of sound insulation will depend on the design and the presence of seals in the opening. Small gaps provide excellent sound channels. As a result, an entrance door without a sealing contour or its insufficiency, even with the best noise absorber inside, will not perform the expected functions.

Good models with excellent sound insulation have up to three circuits, including magnetic ones (such models are included in our review), which reliably protect against the penetration of extraneous sounds into the apartment. The design of the lock also matters - the most effective, from the point of view of noise insulation, is a cylinder lock, while lever mechanisms significantly reduce this figure.

Internal filler and lining

The main sound load falls on the door leaf. The metal surface plays the role of an acoustic membrane, and if not for the internal filler, the quietest whisper could be heard in the apartment on the landing. The most popular sound insulation for door leaves are:

• foam filler;
• basalt wool;
• mineral wool;
• polyurethane foam;
• foam concrete.

The latter material also ensures high fire resistance of the doorway, which is important for ensuring the safety of those living in the apartment.

The review includes the best models of finished metal doors with sound insulation made from various materials. The rating was compiled taking into account all the characteristics of the models, but the main evaluation criterion was the acoustic transmission capacity and the opinions of the owners who were practically familiar with the capabilities of these entrance doors.

Comparative table of sound absorption efficiency of various materials

Soundproofing upholstery around the outer perimeter

The outer part of the door can be covered with dermontin, leather or vinyl. Of course, the upholstery material itself has a certain soundproofing effect, but it is insignificant. It is better to use a lining made of sound-proofing material, in which case the expected result can be achieved. The thickness of the insulation does not need to be too thick, 3-5 millimeters is quite enough.

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The insulation is applied to the canvas over the entire plane. It is necessary that the material does not protrude beyond the edges, but is level with the frame. The insulation can be fixed using glue or a construction stapler. It is better to start nailing the material from the top of the door. In this way, the formation of unevenness and ripples can be minimized. When the canvas is completely sewn up, the next step will be the installation of the decorative part. Upholstery can be done using decorative nails with wide heads so that the dermontin does not tear. To improve fixation, you can stretch a thin cable or a thick nylon thread between the nails being driven in. You can do the door trim yourself, but it is better to get help. To enhance the soundproofing effect, doors can be sewn on both sides.

Shelter “Comfort TRIO”

A stylish and inexpensive product with a high degree of reliability. Low prices are achieved by using parts from domestic suppliers, including elements of locks, hinges, bolts and other fittings.

The thickness of the cold-formed box profile is 86 mm. The door provides a high level of security, as well as good noise insulation performance - the maximum noise level in the room is no more than 29 dB.

Shelter "Comfort TRIO". Appearance. Option 1

Shelter "Comfort TRIO". Appearance. Option 2

The design of the door leaf is equipped with anti-removal pins and additional bolts, which increase burglary resistance when locked.

Basic mistakes

Soundproofing doors is a job that requires strict adherence to technology, so that after material and time costs you do not discover that the result is not pleasing. What points should you pay attention to when soundproofing a door:

1. All work will be practically useless if soundproofing measures are not taken for the room. Such work must be carried out comprehensively.
2. You cannot skip the preparatory stage of work, which determines the quality of installation of the door frame in the opening. Check how straight it is installed and whether there are any distortions.
3. It is recommended to observe the temperature regime when carrying out work. The optimal temperature will be 20-22°C.
4. It is not recommended to use polyurethane foam when installing a door frame, because this material does not have sound-absorbing qualities. And if the doors are already installed, then the layer of polyurethane foam should be covered with plaster.
5. All existing cracks and gaps must be sealed with cement or acoustic sealant.
6. You should not use cheap materials for sound insulation, for example, foam rubber, corrugated cardboard. This work will not bring the desired result due to the low sound insulation of these materials.
7. Before laying soundproofing material, the surface of the door leaf must be clean, and the installation must be uniform and dense.
8. It is desirable that there is a small air gap between the contours of the seals, creating an additional barrier to sound.
9. Don't forget about the threshold and door slopes. They allow you to create additional protection from sound in areas of possible gaps. For an entrance door, a threshold is required, and in the case of existing interior doors, it is necessary to supplement them with specially designed thresholds.

"Door World" Triumph DVM-450

Buyers appreciated this modification of a well-known brand with a long history. The DVM-450 door has a number of undeniable advantages:

• The record thickness of the external metal sheet of 2.2 mm significantly increases the safety of residents and the burglary resistance of the structure.
• Soft basalt wool is laid between the elements of the canvas frame, providing thermal insulation, noise absorption and fire resistance of the product.
• Each canvas is equipped with a standard peephole with a viewing angle of 180 degrees.
• The product is offered to potential buyers in several color palettes.
• To ensure a tight connection in the vestibule, a high-quality factory tubular seal is glued along the perimeter of the supporting frame profile.

"Door World" Triumph DVM-450. Appearance. Option 1

"Door World" Triumph DVM-450. Appearance. Option 2

All door leaves, complete with frames, are equipped with reinforced crossbars with a diameter of 16 mm.

BERSERKER ACOUSTIC 81 CJAN NJAAB|VFYPJYBZ

One of the best acoustic doors on the market. It has a whole set of obvious advantages:

• A high-quality steel frame and a welded frame with transverse stiffening ribs eliminate deformation of the canvas.
• The reinforced plate guarantees protection against burglary.
• Sound insulation up to 18 dB.
• Mineral wool insulation eliminates the formation of cold bridges in the room, even when in contact with the street.
• It is impossible to find duplicate keys for high-quality Israeli-made locks.

BERSERKER ACOUSTIC 81 CJAN NJAAB|VFYPJYBZ. Appearance. Option 1

BERSERKER ACOUSTIC 81 CJAN NJAAB|VFYPJYBZ. Appearance. Option 2

The above characteristics are complemented by an impeccable appearance - the outer side of the product is covered with high-quality hammer painting, and a designer MDF panel is mounted on the side of the apartment, available in more than 15 shade options.

When is soundproofing needed?

Soundproofing the front door is one of the main characteristics of the product, which affects the level of comfort of the owner and his family when using the living space. Providing increased sound insulation is necessary when any of the following situations occurs:

• The presence of noisy and active neighbors on the landing.
• Close location of the elevator machine room in the building.
• If there is a highway, industrial facility, or large construction site near the house. Any external factors that produce a high level of noise will negatively affect the comfort during operation of the room.

Reliable soundproofing of the entrance door

According to the current SanPin, the maximum noise threshold in a residential area cannot exceed 35 - 40 dB.

The best budget entrance doors with good sound insulation

You can buy an entrance door for 10,000 rubles, but it’s unlikely that a corrugated cardboard filler will help block sounds from outside. Therefore, for reliable sound insulation you need to be prepared to spend money. In this category, we have collected economy doors with a price tag of up to 25,000 rubles, which have proven themselves in operation and are the best-selling. These are some of the most affordable entry models for the money, which is practical for large-scale renovations when there are many other expenses ahead.

New Line R-346

Rating: 4.7

A door for an apartment or house is manufactured in Yoshkar-Ola and can be 86 or 96 cm wide, and the height is maintained at a standard of 205 cm. The manufacturer uses 1.5 mm steel sheet to produce the frame and outer sheet. The URSA mineral board and an internal MDF panel with a cross section of 1.6 cm are responsible for sound insulation. The outside of the metal door is powder coated. You can order the opening side either right or left. In the reviews, customers like that in addition to the main sheet, an additional armor plate is used, which increases resistance to vandalism. The entrance model is equipped with two locks with the fourth class of burglary resistance. Their crossbars have a diameter of 1.58 cm, which makes them difficult to saw with a hacksaw. One lock is a lever lock, and the second is a cylinder lock - different mechanisms make it difficult to open with master keys.

We consider this door to be one of the best for sound insulation in the price range up to 25,000 rubles. The thickness of the canvas here is 11.5 cm, which reliably blocks the path of sounds coming from outside.

Advantages

• two sealing circuits;
• thickness 11.5 cm;
• crossbar with a diameter of 1.58 cm;
• two locks with 4th class of burglary resistance.

Flaws

• Powder paint can flake off where the keys hit (when they dangle on the keychain when the lock is turned).

Labyrinth New York 3 Wenge/Cream soft

Rating: 4.6

Doors are manufactured with dimensions of 205x96 or 205x88 cm. For the door leaf, the manufacturer uses a steel sheet with a cross-section of 1.8 mm, which increases the rigidity of the frame and resistance to cutting out the lock. Sound insulation here is achieved through a thick layer of basalt slab and wooden trim both outside and on the side of the apartment. The company also provided the input model with three sealing circuits. One of them is magnetic and ensures that the sash is attracted if the user does not press it completely. In the reviews, buyers are happy that the budget model is equipped with Kale locks. Here they are of the 4th and 3rd security classes, and this can detain a burglar for 30-40 minutes. A professional will never allow himself to tinker with doors so much (increasing the risk of colliding with neighbors), so your property will remain safe.

This is another high-quality door with a leaf thickness of 11.5 cm, which has two MDF overlays of 1.6 cm each. This “sandwich” reliably dampens all sound waves, so even loud laughter on the stairs is almost inaudible in the apartment

Advantages

• three sealing circuits;
• steel thickness 1.8 mm;
• main and additional lock from Kale;
• Several sash width options.

Flaws

• The white room panel gets dirty quickly.

"Intekron" Sparta San Remo

A distinctive feature of this product is three-layer insulation using the manufacturer’s patented technology. Distinctive features of the product:

• The universal design is available in right and left versions, depending on the characteristics of the room and the direction of opening.
• The thickness of the armored outer sheet is 1.5 mm, the internal additional reinforcing steel element is 1 mm.
• The door is equipped with 3 anti-removal pins made of high-alloy steel and has a certificate guaranteeing the maximum level of security.
• The internal structure of the canvas includes an eccentric, the automatic adjustment of which guarantees the tightest possible connection of the structure in the rebates.

"Intekron" Sparta San Remo. Appearance. Option 1

"Intekron" Sparta San Remo. Appearance. Option 2

According to reviews from numerous users, the door of this brand is characterized by impeccable operation and durability. The design of the canvas does not deform due to temperature changes, and the hinges do not sag over the years.

What materials protect against noise?

Foamed polystyrene - absorbs noise well, is easily and tightly laid and fixed - it can be glued with any construction adhesive.

Mineral wool is an excellent soundproofing material. A special feature of use is the need to carefully lay it without creasing the canvas, so as not to impair its qualities as a soundproofing layer. In addition, to prevent mineral wool from crumbling, it is covered with a film on both sides and only then fixed with self-tapping screws or furniture clips to the internal beams of the door structure.

The company is developing, has been operating for more than 25 years, and positions itself as No. 1 in the Russian market. Has many awards, including international, registered patents and quality certificates. It has released a series of fire doors, products with increased thermal insulation for installation in private households. The average price for Torex products is 17,000 rubles.

The company has its own Customer Support Service. Production is fully automated. The company has a wide dealer network, and the installation of doors is carried out by specialists trained by the company and certified.

Bravo "Optim Modern"

One of the most popular models on the market. The universal door is equipped with hinges on the left or right side, and can also be used indoors or outdoors.

Thanks to its own staff of designers, it produces unique products, the appearance of which allows the installation of doors in rooms with any type of decoration.

Bravo "Optim Modern". Appearance. Option 1

Bravo "Optim Modern". Appearance. Option 2

Sound insulation of 22 dB is provided by a layer of extruded polystyrene foam PSB-S-35. The total weight of the set is only 85 kg.

Rating of the best entrance doors with good sound insulation

Preparatory work

Before you begin soundproofing interior structures, you should initially prepare everything. It is worth understanding that when adding soundproofing material to the design of the door leaf, the total weight will also increase. In order for the mounting loops to withstand the weight, they need to be strengthened. The optimal reinforcement solution would be the additional installation of a pair of curtains. Thanks to this reinforcement option, the door leaf will not sag or the entire structure will warp.

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When soundproofing an interior door, the opening itself is also important. If the wall and frame are not insulated, then you should not expect any results from sound insulation. As a rule, the doorway is foamed, thereby providing an optimal sound-absorbing effect.

It is important to understand that if you install a soundproof door, its characteristics will not be enough to protect the entire home. Only comprehensive sound insulation will help protect the room from sounds coming from other rooms.

To work on soundproofing a door leaf, you will definitely need various tools and it is necessary that they always remain at hand. It is worth understanding that it is much easier to work on doors when they are removed from their hinges.

The company has been on the Russian market for more than 40 years, but it has devoted only about 30 to the production of steel doors. Before this, the plant produced consumer goods, spare parts for VCRs, safes, and, since 1991, lever locks. The plant has implemented a Japanese quality control system and an Italian line for the production of burglary-resistant doors, which operates with virtually no human intervention.

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Production is aimed at producing products of 3-4 safety classes. The company has an extensive dealer network and independently produces the necessary door and fittings for installation. There are products from economy to premium and luxury class. For an average price model you will have to pay more than 27 thousand rubles.

Luxor 33 “Vinorit Almon”

Premium product from a higher price category. Advantages of the brand's products:

• High build quality, increased wear resistance of the internal and external door coatings.
• Attractive appearance - the canvas will optimally fit into both classic and modern interiors.
• The highest level of heat and sound insulation - up to 19 dB, which is achieved by an increased layer of insulation inside the fabric structure.
• Increased thermal protection allows the product to be used both indoors and outdoors. Acts as a full-fledged enclosing structure.

Luxor 33 "Vinorit Almon". Appearance. Option 1

Luxor 33 "Vinorit Almon". Appearance. Option 2

The design of the model is distinguished by a full set of security and burglary resistance elements - anti-removal bolts, an armored lining in the lock area, an eccentric for a tight fit, as well as reinforced stiffening ribs inside the steel frame.

"Steel Line" Nevada

High-quality product from a famous brand from Belarus. Characterized by the presence of the following technical characteristics:

• Durable welded frame with transverse crossbars - stiffening ribs.
• Steel plate with armor plate.
• The internal decorative MDF panel has increased moisture-resistant properties.
• The body of the frame contains mineral wool insulation, as well as a sheet of metallized film, which not only provides sound absorption, but also reflects thermal energy.

"Steel Line" Nevada. Appearance. Option 1

"Steel Line" Nevada. Appearance. Option 2

To provide additional sound insulation, a porous seal is glued around the perimeter of the junction of the canvas and the frame.

The best premium quality entrance doors with good sound insulation

More expensive doors with sound insulation are collected here, which either block out external sounds even better, or are endowed with beautiful finishes and increased security. It is practical to install them when the rest of the apartment has already been renovated and you only need to replace the entrance door. Then their cost will not be so high.

Person Base Street

Rating: 4.9

In first place is a beautiful entrance door, which is allowed to be installed on the street. The canvas is decorated with a glass insert that lets light into the hallway. The opening is protected by thick double glazing and a wrought iron grille. Additionally, the tree is decorated with figured milling. Increased structural strength is ensured by a metal cross-section of 2 mm. Noise insulation is at a high level thanks to the use of a “sandwich” of polyurethane foam, basalt slab and foil insulation, which serves as an excellent sound reflector. In addition, the latter material acts as a thermal break, making it difficult for cold to penetrate. The model is equipped with two locks of the fourth class of burglary resistance.

The doors have increased noise insulation due to the thickness of the leaf 11 cm. The outer MDF panel 16 mm is covered with weather-resistant vinorite, which does not allow moisture to pass through. Here, too, the cavity of the box with a cross-section of 12.6 cm is also filled with mineral wool, which improves the sound insulation of the opening. With such doors, sounds from passing cars will not penetrate into the house, even if the exit is located towards the road.

Advantages

• three seal circuits;
• there are anti-removal pins;
• two locks with 4th class of burglary resistance;
• hinges on bearings;
• The thickness of the box with mineral wool is 12.6 cm.

Flaws

• they weigh 180 kg, so they swing open with effort;
• high price.

Berserker Acoustic 81 Soft Toffee/Manzonia

Rating: 4.8

The entrance door is decorated with outer and inner MDF sheets with milling done on both the canvas and the platband. This creates stylistic unity and increases the attractiveness of the design. Metal with a thickness of 1.5 mm is used everywhere. The design is equipped with two locks, one of which is burglar resistance class 4, and the other is class 2. To improve sound insulation, three rubber sealing contours are used. To prevent the sash from being removed from its hinges, there are two pins connecting the frame to the leaf. According to reviews, the surface of the door is not easily soiled and perfectly masks fingerprints.

The input model is a leader in terms of noise insulation, reducing the volume of penetrating sound to 40 dB. This is achieved through a combination of layers: 1.5 cm external, 1.5 cm internal, between which the Rockwool acoustic plate is located. On the outside, the “sandwich” is supplemented with a 1.5 mm steel sheet and two MDF boards with a cross section of 1.6 and 1.2 cm. The total thickness of the door is 12.2 cm, which is one of the largest indicators.

Advantages

• there is an eccentric;
• mortise lining for cylinders;
• an optical eye is provided;
• three sealing circuits.

Flaws

• one of the locks of the 2nd class of burglary resistance.

It produces standard, reinforced and temporary doors installed during the construction and finishing of a house. The company has been around for almost 20 years; in addition to doors, they also produce locks. You can choose metal entrance doors for an apartment at a price starting from 7,700 rubles.

Reducing prices to this level is possible thanks to improved capacity and a reduction in manual labor.

The company has a serious quality service that checks products at every stage of assembly.