What a jali door is
Jali means a lattice or pierced screen. A jali door has an iron or steel frame with a pattern of bars, cut plates or scrolls, designed to let air and light through and give a partial view. It sits well on a verandah, a courtyard or a main entrance with a solid inner door.
Patterns
- Geometric lattices. Diamonds, hexagons and stars, simple and modern.
- Floral and vine scrolls. Curving iron work with leaves.
- Mughal arches and motifs. Cusped arches and flowers.
- Laser-cut plates. Detailed patterns in thin steel sheet.
Light, airflow and privacy
A tight pattern gives more privacy and shade, an open one gives more air and light. Combine with a solid inner door or curtains where privacy is needed. In the sun the pattern casts attractive shadows.
Mesh and insects
Fine stainless or fibreglass mesh fixed behind the pattern keeps out insects and small animals. Make the mesh removable for cleaning. Without mesh, mosquitoes and flies still enter.
Security
A jali door adds a barrier, but thin cut plates can be forced. For better security use bars of 10 to 12 millimetres, welded frames, strong hinges and a robust lock. Do not rely on a decorative jali as the only barrier.
Paint, rust and care
Prime with anti-rust paint and finish with enamel or powder coating. Repaint every 2 to 3 years and more often near the coast. Stainless steel or galvanised steel last longest. Clean dust from the pattern with a soft brush.
Wooden jali alternatives
Carved wooden jali and CNC-cut MDF or plywood jali give a warm look for interior or sheltered doors but are not weatherproof or secure. PVC and aluminium jali panels resist weather. Choose by location.
Indicative costs
These ranges show common figures per door including fitting.
| Door | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Simple iron jali door | PKR 20,000 - 55,000 |
| Decorative scroll or Mughal door | PKR 45,000 - 120,000 |
| Laser-cut steel door | PKR 40,000 - 110,000 |
| Wooden or CNC door | PKR 25,000 - 90,000 |
| Insect mesh frame, extra | PKR 2,500 - 8,000 |
Prices move with brand, model, size and stock. Use these ranges to judge a quote, then compare the exact model and what is included.
A short checklist
Choose a pattern for light, privacy and security, add removable mesh and plan paint care. Fitting should be done by a trained carpenter or fixer, and the frame and wall checked for level before the door is hung. Keep the specification, drawings and finish details in one folder and compare at least two quotes on the same list, because small differences in thickness, core and hardware explain most price gaps. Ask for delivery and fitting dates in writing, and inspect each door and its hardware on arrival before the carpenter leaves, since faults found early are simple to fix.
Frequently Asked Questions
A door with a pierced lattice pattern that lets air and light through. 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, a simple iron door is about PKR 20,000 to 55,000 and a decorative Mughal-style one about PKR 45,000 to 120,000. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering.
Only with fine mesh fixed behind the pattern. 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.
It adds a barrier, but use thick bars and a strong lock. 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.
Anti-rust primer, enamel and repainting every 2 to 3 years. 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. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay.
Yes, we supply across Pakistan. Share the quantity, the size or rating and the place of use on WhatsApp. You get a written rate with the exact model, what is included and the warranty, ready to compare with any other seller. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.