Door Saloon
Porta Saloon: the element that brings dynamism to commercial premises
The wooden saloon doors, also known as "fan" or "come and go", can be of great importance within commercial premises. The design of this type of area, in fact, must have as its primary objective the creation of comfortable spaces for customers, but not only. Even those who work in shops or restaurants must have comfortable environments at their disposal, in order to be able to offer the best possible service. It is in this context that saloon doors can raise the quality of working contexts, bringing greater dynamism.
Below, then, we delve into the most important aspects of these windows, protagonists in history and still widely used today.
What is a saloon door?
The history of doors comes and goes, between cowboys and westerns
The structure and operation of saloon doors
Back and forth doors for restaurants, kitchens and more
Modern or classic saloon doors?
The history of saloon doors is particularly interesting, because according to some it has its roots in none other than the Wild West. As the name suggests, this type of fixtures found space in the saloons of American frontier cities in the 19th century.
Their characteristic shape was probably the result of a compromise. The doors, in fact, let in a large amount of light from both the top and bottom, while blocking the view in the central section. In this way it was possible to maintain a good level of lighting inside the room, and to shield the entrance from the eyes of passers-by.
What was the "come and go" mechanism for? Very simple: the saloons of the Far West were places where there was a great use of food and - above all - alcohol. Therefore, it was often necessary to carry fresh bottle loads for patrons. At the same time, the comings and goings of people were continuous. Yesterday as today, therefore, swing doors served a specific purpose: to delimit spaces, while allowing a large number of people to be able to enter and exit easily. For other "historical" information on this type of door, you can read this interesting article by Core77.
The aesthetic variants of swing doors or push doors
In the most recent models of swing doors or saloon-type doors, portholes are foreseen. This allows you to have a view of what is happening in the environments involved, without however offering distractions. Furthermore, the variants on the market also differ from an aesthetic point of view. Among the most common options are those in white laminate, which convey a sense of order and cleanliness. Those who need to create a rustic atmosphere, on the other hand, can opt for saloon doors in natural Tanganyika.
The other details on which it is possible to intervene are the dimensions of the panel and the finishes. The latter can be chromed or brassed, depending on the desired look.
Whatever the choice, all the swing doors sold by Porte Italiane are made up of doors in HDF, a wood fiber with water-repellent properties, as explained in this article - WATER RESISTANT DOORS.
The structure and operation of saloon doors
Unlike other types of fixtures, such as sliding doors, saloon doors do not have a sense of opening. These furnishing elements constitute an intuitive and easy-to-use solution. Normally, these doors are used to delimit spaces where there is a continuous passage of people, such as restaurant kitchens. In this way the door remains closed, but at the same time can be opened without using the hands.
The typical structure of modern saloon doors sees the presence of one or two doors. These are formed by panels with a perimeter frame in fir wood, and supported by a laminate frame. The side hinges, on the other hand, are able to handle heavy loads. Thus, structural solidity is ensured.
Back-and-forth or push-pull doors for restaurants, kitchens and more
One of the environments in which the saloon door finds its greatest application is certainly the kitchen of restaurants or fast food restaurants, also known as push kitchen doors. The need of the staff, in this case, is to quickly enter and exit the premises where the meals are prepared. For this reason, a back and forth door is ideal, because it increases productivity and efficiency.
At the same time, swing doors are being used successfully in butcher shops. In these environments, the operators often need to move from the internal environments to those dedicated to sales to the public. By installing a saloon door it is therefore possible to speed up movements and offer a better service.
Modern or classic saloon doors?
Like any other type of internal door, even the back and forth fixtures are offered with different styles. Modern saloon doors, for example, feature a design with these kinds of features:
Clean and clear lines, with few decorative elements
· In most cases, the doors go from the floor to the transom of the frame
· Presence or absence of a porthole
· Structure in laminated wood, aluminum or glass
Classic swing doors, on the other hand, refer to the Wild West look, favoring these properties:
Possibility of inserting decorative elements
· There is space both below and above the doors
· Given the small size of the doors, there are no portholes
· Wooden structure
It goes without saying that numerous other types can be added to these variants. Saloon doors, in fact, lend themselves to almost infinite interpretations, with models even with one door, or with elements in frosted glass. And the most suitable intended use for your door derives from the material. Classic wooden swing doors, then, can easily find space in restaurants and bars. Those with an aluminum frame can delimit canteens or workplaces. While those in glass are perfect for waiting rooms of dental offices, or office corridors.
The aesthetic variants of swing doors
In the most recent models of swing doors, the presence of a porthole is foreseen. This allows you to have a view of what is happening in the environments involved, without however offering distractions. Furthermore, the variants on the market also differ from an aesthetic point of view. Among the most common options are those in white laminate, which convey a sense of order and cleanliness. Those who need to create a rustic atmosphere, on the other hand, can opt for saloon doors in natural Tanganyika.
The other details on which it is possible to intervene are the dimensions of the panel and the finishes. The latter can be chromed or brassed, depending on the desired look.
Whatever the choice, all the wooden swing doors sold by Porte Italiane are made up of doors in HDF, a fiber with water-repellent properties
Saloon doors at the best price thanks to Porte Italiane
The price of saloon doors is influenced by numerous factors. First, the number of doors. Deciding whether to install a back-and-forth door with one or more panels depends on both aesthetic and structural factors, i.e. linked to the width of the opening being worked on. Another factor that affects the final cost is the presence or absence of a glass porthole. During the phase preceding the purchase, therefore, it is good to evaluate whether this element is necessary for your business, or if it is possible to do without it.
Porte Italiane experts are ready to assist you in choosing and installing saloon doors.
