Doors For Restaurants, Bars And Cafes And Their Varieties With A Description And Characteristics, As Well As Features Of The Device And Operation

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-17 22:26

Types and installation of doors for bars and restaurants

Doors in a restaurant, bar or cafe not only reflect the image of the establishment, but also provide comfort for visitors and staff. Therefore, it is necessary to choose the optimal design that meets the requirements of quality, design, and practicality in operation.

Content

• 1 Door options for restaurants

  • 1.1 Pendulum doors for a restaurant

    1.1.1 Video: design and installation features of swing doors

  • 1.2 Features of bar doors

    1.2.1 Video: attaching bar hinges

  • 1.3 Doors with porthole
  • 1.4 Wooden blind doors for cafes

• 2 Dimensions of doors for bars and cafes

  2.1 Photo Gallery: Restaurant and Cafe Door Options

• 3 Rules for installing doors

  • 3.1 Video: installation features of internal swing doors
  • 3.2 Operation of doors in a restaurant or cafe

• 4 Restaurant door design options

  4.1 Photo gallery: interior options of different styles

Door options for restaurants

For comfort in a restaurant, both internal and external doors are required. This is true for any public space and therefore the correct choice of doors, which are presented in different versions, is important.

Internal doors are an important part of the interior

When choosing internal or entrance structures, it is important to focus on the material from which the canvas is made, because it will be subjected to intensive use. Therefore, the following features of the doors are taken into account:

• the size of the canvas should be sufficient for the movement of a large flow of visitors;
• compliance of the door design with the general interior of the room and the image of the institution;
• practicality of the canvas in operation, that is, easy care of the product, non-marking surface;
• type of opening and movement of the canvas.

Entrance doors must be strong and reliable

Since the doors in a cafe or restaurant are actively opening / closing, they must have a strong movement mechanism. This will prevent frequent breakdowns and repair costs.

Pendulum doors for restaurant

A door leaf that can open inward or outward of a room is called pendulum. Doors can be single or double. They are convenient for restaurants, cafes, bars and other public spaces. Canvases are made from wood, plastic, glass, chipboard, metal and combinations of these materials.

Swing doors allow free movement

The main feature of swing doors is the presence of a special mechanism that allows the door leaf to open in both directions. The device is a spring axial device on which the web is fixed. Such mechanisms are used when it is necessary to move the canvas around the circumference. Such systems are in demand and are used for cross doors at the entrances of large shopping centers. The advantages of swing doors over conventional swing doors are as follows:

• the possibility of free movement in or out of the room;
• various designs and shapes of canvases;
• lack of a door frame in many models;
• the ability to adjust the speed of the web using a hinged mechanism;
• suitable for wide openings.

Internal hinged doors are often thin and easy to operate

If the walls of the opening are made of plasterboard, then the absence of a door frame may be a disadvantage of pendulum doors. This is due to the fact that the mechanism must be mounted on a solid base, because the weight of the canvas is located on it. And also a negative characteristic of this design option is expressed in a low degree of sound insulation.

Video: design features and installation of swing doors

Features of bar doors

Bar doors are short canvases, and they are fastened to the box using special hinges. The design of the movement mechanism assumes 2 cylindrical rods-pins that connect 3 plates. The middle element does not have perforations, but the outer ones are equipped with holes for fastening screws. Bar hinges are made of steel, they are suitable for doors made of wood, plastic, chipboard.

Bar loops provide free movement of the web

Bar doors are often presented as short canvases. They can have one or two flaps. A similar structure is installed at the entrance to the main hall, but not as the first entrance. Such doors are more decorative and serve to visually separate rooms.

Wood is a popular material for doors in a restaurant or bar

The advantages of bar doors are reflected in the following qualities:

• compact size and no need to match the height of the canvas to the opening;
• original appearance of short door leaves;
• many models with different designs;
• easy maintenance during operation.

A negative feature of bar doors is that they do not provide heat and sound insulation. Such designs only create a decorative effect of the presence of the door.

Video: fastening bar hinges

Porthole doors

Porthole doors are a popular option for restaurants and cafes with a nautical or other design. Such structures often separate the kitchen from the main hall of a restaurant or bar. Canvases can be made of metal, plastic, wood, and a round window in the form of a porthole adorns the structure.

Porthole doors can be double or single leaf

The advantages of doors equipped with a round window are as follows:

• additional lighting of the space through the window due to the light in the adjacent room;
• stylish design of the canvas, which can be made of different materials;
• good sound insulation and prevention of heat loss.

Doors with a porthole are not installed in the bathroom of the restaurant and other similar premises. The window can decorate the doors to the kitchen, the entrance structure, interior canvases.

Wooden blind doors for cafes

Doors made of solid wood of high rigidity are universal and suitable as entrance or interior doors. Outside, insulated structures are installed, and inside the restaurant, blank canvases are needed, which are practical in maintenance.

Wooden doors are appropriate for a restaurant

Wooden canvases can be double-leaf or single-leaf. For restaurants and other similar establishments, swing options are optimal, since other structures (sliding or folding) will not withstand frequent opening / closing and will require constant repairs. At the same time, wooden deaf models have the following advantages:

• high degree of heat and sound insulation;
• environmental friendliness and easy care;
• variety of stylish options;
• the ability to install any movement mechanisms.

Blind doors can also be made of plastic or metal, but they are often fitted with a porthole or glass inserts. Wooden models are suitable for antique-style rooms and look very impressive. It should be borne in mind that wood swells from high humidity and is unstable to mechanical stress.

Sizes of doors for bars and cafes

The dimensions of doorways in public catering establishments are regulated by SNiP. This code of practice contains the basic requirements that a restaurant room must meet.

There are certain requirements for doors to different rooms

When determining the parameters of the canvas, the following rules must be taken into account:

• the dimensions of the structure of the entrance door to the cafe are determined by the desired design of the facade and the architectural capabilities of the structure;
• the width of the passage that distributes the flow of visitors must be at least 1.2 m;
• the technologically necessary parameters of the opening in the areas of reception and storage of products must be 0.9 m, and when using forklift trucks - at least 1.5 m;
• the height of the door leaf for structures with a box should be less than the height of the clean opening by about 7–8 cm, and by 5 cm in width;
• the width of the doors leading to the service premises must be at least 0.6 m.

The parameters of the canvases should be optimal for free passage

The canvases must necessarily open easily and ensure free movement. If the doors are sliding, then the surfaces of the floor and walls must be absolutely flat. This will allow the sash movement mechanism to be correctly mounted.

Photo gallery: restaurant and cafe door options

Glass inserts are a popular option for door decor

The presence of two door leaves allows you to adjust the width of the passage

Carving is an effective decoration of wooden doors

Oval windows make the door original

Doors can be compact and have a discreet appearance

Often, stylish facade design emphasizes the restaurant's image

The use of wood products is relevant in many cafe design options

Door installation rules

The installation technology is determined depending on the type of door and the movement of the leaves. To implement the technique, you will need tools such as a building level, a gun with polyurethane foam, wedges made of plastic or wood, a plumb line. A tape measure is required to carry out measuring operations. The general rules for carrying out work involve the following stages:

1. The doorway without a box and after removing the old door is carefully leveled, checking the evenness of the walls with a plumb line and a building level.
2. If a box is provided in the door design, then it is assembled, inserted into the opening and fixed with wedges. Smoothness is adjusted by moving the wedges, and the check is carried out with a plumb line, square and level. After that, the gaps between the box and the wall are closed with polyurethane foam.
3. The canvas is hung on hinges, previously fixed on the rack of the box and door. The adjustment is carried out by twisting the self-tapping screws of the hinges, which will allow the door to be aligned and avoid damage to the box and the edge.

The building level allows you to maintain evenness

This technology is suitable for the installation of conventional swing doors leading to service rooms, a bathroom or the main restaurant hall. If constructions without a box are used, then installation by professional craftsmen will eliminate frequent breakdowns and damage to the walls on which the hinges are fixed.

Video: features of the installation of internal swing doors

Operation of doors in a restaurant or cafe

Service, entrance or doors to the restaurant hall are always often opened / closed by visitors or staff. As a result, even the most reliable structure can be damaged and can quickly lose its original appearance. Therefore, manufacturers recommend following simple rules for caring for doors to extend their service life:

• broken movement mechanism, handles and locks must be replaced in time with new ones, which will prevent damage to the canvas;
• if dents and scratches have formed on the door, then the wooden product can be repaired, and metal and plastic models require replacement;
• it is necessary to remove dirt with cleaning agents for furniture on wooden doors, and metal and plastic canvases can be easily washed with a soft sponge and soapy water;
• cleaning doors should be regular to prevent the formation of stubborn stains, because doors will lose their appearance;
• a wide visor must be installed above the front door, which will protect the canvas from precipitation, which contributes to deformation;
• a periodic check of the operability of moving elements allows you to quickly identify and eliminate their breakdown.

Antique stylized doors look stylish and impressive

Cleaning agents for entrance or interior doors are selected depending on the material of the canvas. Furniture polishes, waxes, sprays are optimal for wood. The glasses are cleaned with a compound for mirrors or glass surfaces. Thus, you can permanently maintain the original appearance of the structure.

Restaurant door design options

Decorating the interior of a cafe, bar or other institution requires utmost care, because the restaurant is remembered not only for its delicious dishes and first-class service, but also for its atmosphere. Therefore, you need to choose a style of interior design, in accordance with the requirements of which the remaining elements will be selected.

The color and shape of each element affects the overall interior

When developing projects for restaurants, cafes, pubs, the following interior styles are most often used:

1. Hi-tech is a modern design trend that presupposes glossy surfaces, a minimum of trifles. In this case, metal or plastic doors without pretentious decor, but having a glossy surface, are optimal.

   

   In the high-tech style, bright shades are acceptable, but in no more than two

2. The classic style assumes graceful elements, white columns, dense curtains. Wooden doors with carvings are the best option for such a restaurant. They can be decorated with stained glass, carved panels or forged metal parts.

   

   Graceful patterns are an important element of the classic interior style

3. Pop art is an opportunity to create a vibrant setting, thanks to which the restaurant will surely be remembered by visitors. Doors made of metal or plastic are perfect for such a design, and bright posters, furniture or unusual lighting fixtures will emphasize the brightness of the chosen style.

   

   Bright colors and unusual shapes - the perfect solution for a pop art style cafe

When choosing a design for a restaurant, the direction of the cuisine is taken into account, because the setting should reflect the specialization of the institution. For example, a cafe with Japanese cuisine should be decorated in the same Japanese style, which involves the use of natural materials. In this case, the doors can be wooden, but without carved elements.

Photo gallery: interior options of different styles

Wooden doors with glass are optimal for the modern style

Simple wooden doors are appropriate for Provence style interiors

Doors with an antique effect are suitable for country design

In the interior of Provence, wooden doors with glass and light curtains are easily combined

Light shades are appropriate for Art Nouveau style in a restaurant

Versatile for any style wooden doors with large glass

Wood is an actual material for furniture and cafe doors

The doors of the restaurant must be of high quality and always easy to use. This will allow visitors to feel comfortable, calmly appreciate the benefits of service, delicious food and coziness.