Styles
- Panelled. Raised or flat panels, classic and strong.
- Carved. CNC or hand carving, for grand entrances.
- Glazed. Glass panes for light between rooms or to a terrace.
- Flush and slatted. Clean, modern patterns on steel or wood.
Materials
Solid wood and engineered wood suit classic and grand looks, steel suits security and modern patterns, and UPVC and aluminium suit glazed doors and terraces. Use stable, seasoned or engineered leaves, since wide doors warp more easily. See engineered doors.
Sizes
A double door is usually 1.2 to 2.0 metres wide in total, with each leaf 0.6 to 1.0 metre and 2.1 to 2.4 metres high. Check that each leaf is a manageable weight and that the opening suits furniture and doorways.
Active and passive leaf
One leaf is active and carries the lock, and the other is passive, held by flush bolts at top and bottom. A rebated meeting stile keeps the gap tight. Choose which leaf opens most often and fit the hardware accordingly.
Bolts, locks and security
Use flush bolts on the passive leaf, a multi-point lock on the active leaf and strong hinges, three or four per leaf. A stepped meeting stile and a strike plate improve security. See door bolts.
Weather sealing
For entrances, use a drip edge, a raised threshold, brush or rubber seals on all edges and a canopy. The meeting stile needs a seal. Double doors leak more than single ones if not detailed well.
Indicative costs
These ranges show common figures per pair including frame.
| Door | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Plywood or engineered double door | PKR 32,000 - 80,000 |
| Solid wood double door | PKR 90,000 - 250,000 |
| Steel double door | PKR 70,000 - 220,000 |
| UPVC or aluminium glazed double door | PKR 40,000 - 120,000 |
| Hardware and fitting | PKR 8,000 - 30,000 |
Prices move with brand, model, size and stock. Use these ranges to judge a quote, then compare the exact model and what is included.
Planning tips
Build the frame strong, plan the swing and clear floor space, choose finishes that match the rest of the house and keep colours consistent with the gate. Fitting should be done by a trained carpenter or fixer, and the frame and wall checked for level before the door is hung.
A short checklist
Pick the material and style, fix sizes, plan active and passive leaves and choose strong bolts and a multi-point lock. Compare quotes on the same specification. Finally, decide early how the two leaves will be used in daily life. In many homes only one leaf is opened for everyday use, while both are opened for guests or furniture. If that is your case, make the active leaf the one nearest the entrance path, keep the passive leaf bolted neatly and choose a bolt design that is easy to operate without stooping.
Frequently Asked Questions
A pair of leaves that open together to give a wide opening. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering.
As indicative ranges, about PKR 32,000 to 80,000 for plywood or engineered and PKR 90,000 to 250,000 for solid wood, per pair. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering.
The leaf that carries the lock and opens most often. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise.
With flush bolts at the top and bottom. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
A drip edge, a raised threshold and seals on all edges including the meeting stile. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
Usually the same working day once you send the quantity, the size or rating and a photo. The reply is a written rate with the model, warranty and delivery listed, so you can compare it against other quotes line by line. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.