Types of steel door
- Single leaf main door. The common secure entrance.
- Double steel door. For wide entrances and gates.
- Security steel door. Heavy-gauge with multi-point locks.
- Insulated steel door. Foam core for heat and noise.
Patterns
Modern designs include vertical slats, horizontal grooves, geometric panels and laser-cut patterns. Traditional designs use iron bars, floral scrolls and jali, see iron jali designs. Choose patterns that are easy to paint and clean.
Gauge and core
Door skins are commonly 1.0 to 1.5 millimetres thick, and heavy-duty security doors use 2 millimetres or more. A stiffened frame inside and an insulated or filled core stop drumming and heat. Thin hollow sheets dent and feel cheap.
Finishes
Powder coating gives a tough, even colour, wood-grain transfer imitates timber and electroplating suits stainless or brass looks. Ask for rust-proof primer under the finish and sealed edges. Repaint or touch up damage early.
Security, fire and heat
Steel resists forcing when paired with a strong frame and a multi-point lock, and steel can be made fire-rated with certified construction, see fire doors. Steel heats up in sun, so shade it or use an insulated core.
Indicative costs
These ranges show common figures per door including frame.
| Door | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Simple mild steel door | PKR 20,000 - 45,000 |
| Patterned steel main door | PKR 35,000 - 90,000 |
| Heavy security steel door | PKR 60,000 - 150,000 |
| Stainless steel door | PKR 80,000 - 250,000 |
| Lock and fitting | PKR 6,000 - 25,000 |
Prices move with brand, model, size and stock. Use these ranges to judge a quote, then compare the exact model and what is included.
Rust and care
Keep paint intact, fix chips, drain water from the bottom and avoid standing water. In coastal areas, use stainless steel or galvanised steel with a good coating. Lubricate hinges and locks yearly.
Fitting
Fix the frame into the wall with heavy anchors, check plumb and level and seal gaps. A strong frame matters as much as the leaf. 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
Choose the pattern and gauge, check the core, ask for rust-proofing and fit into a strong frame. Before you order, ask the maker for a photograph of the inside of a cut sample so you can see the skin thickness, the stiffeners and the filling, and check that the lock box is welded in rather than just screwed on. 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 on arrival before the carpenter leaves.
Frequently Asked Questions
A patterned or grooved steel door with a heavy gauge, a filled core, rust-proof finish and a multi-point lock. 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.
As indicative ranges, a patterned steel main door is about PKR 35,000 to 90,000 and a heavy security door about PKR 60,000 to 150,000. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering.
Commonly 1.0 to 1.5 millimetres, and 2 millimetres or more for security doors. 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.
Rust-proof primer, powder coating and prompt chip repair. 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.
Yes, so shade it or choose an insulated core. 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.
Send the details and a photo on WhatsApp. We confirm what we can supply and reply with a written rate that lists the model, size, warranty and delivery, so you can compare it with other quotes on the same scope. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.