As a general rule, metal-frame doors are extremely strong. Metal door frames can withstand and survive against:
- Earthquakes
- Hurricanes
- Fire
- Burglars
- Wear and tear
Of all metal frames, steel is without a doubt one of the best options for a metal door frame. Aluminium is also a strong contender because it is lighter than steel and often more affordable. However, steel frame doors are an ergonomic choice for their strength and their resistance to rust (especially in the case of stainless steel).
Stainless steel door frames are extremely versatile. You could even have a steel door frame at home and not know it. One way to test if a door has a steel frame is to see if a magnet will stick to it. Steel frame doors are magnetic so if the magnet sticks on, you know that your door has a steel frame.
Another benefit of the versatility that steel frames allow is the flexibility in style. Steel frame doors can be tailored into just about any aesthetic. The most widely used styles at the moment include steel framed French, sliding, and black doors. Steel frame doors are equally used in both internal and external settings.
Advantages of steel frame doors: why choose a steel frame?
Steel frame doors are strong, ergonomic, and artistically viable. There are a number of reasons why many homeowners opt for steel frame doors, including:
- Durability
- Safety
- Provide noise barrier
- Rust free
- Aesthetic appeal
- Ergonomic in long term
- Pest resistant
- Impact resistant
- Termite resistant
- Resistant to warping
- Resistant to sagging
- Resistant to temperature (expanding and shrinking)
There are so many quality options for steel frame doors in Australia that choosing one can become a daunting task. Whether you prefer an industrial, rustic, or coastal aesthetic, there are sure to be hundreds of high-end Australian suppliers ready to fill your order.
So, how to deliberate? Well, we’ve collected a list of the best steel framed doors on the Australian market to help you start, for both residential and commercial purposes.
Steel framed doors Australia: The best prices, details and designs of Australian steel doors
10. Zen Steel Frame Glass Pivot Door
Where to purchase: Zen Doors
Price: $4,675
This gorgeous steel frame front door by Zen Doors has a sleek, contemporary look that will flood the home with light. Front doors should always be a stylistic reflection of the interior décor and the inhabitant’s personal aesthetic.
A steel framed door like this communicates contemporary elegance and boldness in the face of the external world. Zen doors is a celebrated Australian door supplier with free delivery throughout Melbourne.
09. Mian Gate Galvanised Copper Steel Door
Where to purchase: Alibaba
Price: $1, 573.80
This elaborate steel frame door is a gorgeous luxury item sure to enchant those who see it. Personalizing your exterior is key to creating a beautiful and liveable home aesthetic, and this door speaks of culture, creativity and adventure. There is also a huge variety of colours and styles available to cater to personal preferences, including security concerns.
08. Stainless steel Spartan Doors
Where to purchase: Spartan Doors
Price: Contact for quote.
Spartan doors is a Brisbane-based company which also supplies to Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth. Spartan doors provide high quality commercial and industrial stainless-steel doors for hospitality, hospitals, laboratories, and education facilities. They also cater to seaside residences and clubs where salt water and winds would corrode other metals.
07. U Blinds Security Doors
Where to purchase: U Blinds
Price: contact for quote.
U Blinds is another high quality Australian brand with a focus on customization. All of the security door designs by U Blinds are custom drawn and manufactured with your specific interior measurements in mind.
These doors are extremely and tested for resistance against impact, knife, lockpicking, pulling, probing, and sheer attacks. They are also one of the safest ways to install pet doors such as a cat flap.
06. Zen Steel Frame Glass Doors and Windows
Where to purchase: Zen Doors
Price: $10, 670
These magnificent steel and glass doors are the height of contemporary luxury. The fluted glass detailing adds a subtle touch of decadence which helps to direct the eyes of the viewer upward, emphasising the height of the room. These doors are available from Zen Doors in a huge variety of custom sizes, from 2000H x 820W to 3000H x 4880W.
05. Euroline Bi Fold Steel Doors
Where to purchase: Euroline
Price: Contact for quote.
Bi fold doors are doors which fold in on either side, allowing them to be slid to the side and stacked. This is a well known style because it is a great way to open up a space when required. They can be used internally or externally to partition off rooms or the outside. Euroline are a high quality steel door manufacturer with experience in creating custom bi-fold doors for Australian clients.
04. Single Barn Door Package
Where to purchase: Au Barn Door
Price: $1,199
Au Barn Doors supply beautiful barn doors of all styles, though this steel frame barn door is easily among the best. With a variety of sizes available and two glass finish options (frosted and clear) this steel frame door will fit beautifully in any area of the house, from bathroom to bedroom.
03. Ikea PAX Black Steel Frame Double Doors
Where to purchase: Ikea
Price: $230
A behemoth in the furniture industry, Ikea naturally has an extensive range of beautiful steel framed doors at affordable prices. These sliding door frames come with a rail to attach and a 10 year guarantee.
02. Double barn doors
Where to purchase: Ideal Barn Doors
Price: $990
An elegant marriage of rustic and contemporary designs, steel frame barn doors look incredible in a double size. The barn door pictured above from Australian retailer Ideal Barn Doors is available in multiple sizes and colours. There are also multiple options for textured glass for a touch of privacy including reeded, African, rain, and spotswood.
01. European Standard Double Panel French Doors
Where to purchase: Alibaba
Price: $1, 280
French doors have an undeniable beauty that is made even more appealing with the use of a harsh contemporary material like steel. The juxtaposition of such a delicate design with a tough industrial material provides a lovely contrast that will add to the intrigue of any interior.
