Doors "Volkhovets": how to choose the right one?

Wanting to install new interior doors, we try to find a balance of price, quality and visual appeal. Some people prefer doors exclusively from solid wood, reasonably believing that such a door will serve more than one generation of owners. For another category of buyers, non-standard style presentation is more important and the predominant desire is to impress guests.

Among the collections of such a factory as "Volkhovets", buyers can find a successful combination of quality and beauty of door designs that have a completely democratic price tag.

Visiting various salons and deciding on which manufacturer's doors to choose, the buyer, undoubtedly, realizes that more trust is caused by an established and regulated production. In other words, the fact that the Volkhovets factory has existed on the door market for more than twenty years is its undoubted advantage.

During this time, the employees have accumulated significant experience in the production and maintenance of door structures. Monitoring the market and customer requests made it possible to create the most popular models in various price categories, without sacrificing fundamentally quality. This is achieved through the use of raw materials obtained using innovative technologies and meeting the highest requirements for durability and practicality.

This is the so-called veneered timber, which has recently appeared on the domestic market and is used only by the most advanced manufacturers of furniture structures.

All varnishes, paints and coatings made of plastic or films used in the manufacture of doors meet the requirements of GOST, moreover, they have international certificates of conformity valid in the European Union. This also applies to all products made with them. Fire doors of the Volkhovets brand that have recently appeared on sale have also passed all the necessary tests and received a certificate of conformity of the Russian Federation.

Cooperation with professional designers, participation in various training projects and attraction of young specialists to create collections allows us to produce models in various style solutions. To date, 18 collections have been created, from which you can choose a door of any price segment.

The Volkhovets brand provides warranty obligations for the products of its production, which apply for a three-year period from the date of purchase of the goods and are valid in the presence of a cash register receipt. The factory exchanges doors that have been found to be defective for new ones at no additional cost. The warranty covers the entire delivery set.

Such defect, so slight differences in color and pattern of veneer or solid wood are not covered by the warranty. Also, the guarantee does not apply to circumstances recognized as force majeure. Violations resulting from incorrect installation, that is, violations during the installation of doors, are not subject to warranty.

Before buying, it is worth initially spending a little more time to analyze and select a door, it does not matter whether it is an entrance or an interior door, in order to end up with a high-quality, durable and reliable structure for many years.

Firm "Volkhovets" invites its customers not only to view catalogs, but also to study exhibition samples presented in the salons.

Among the door systems of this manufacturer there are:

• Classic doors, hinged on the frame with hinges, such doors can be opened both to the right and to the left, they can also be used as double-leaf doors;
• Hidden pencil cases, when opened, they go into a built-in box;
• Sliding structures moving horizontally;

• Sliding partition doors;
• Doors, the leaf of which consists of two narrow halves and folds when opened in the form of a book;
• Door transoms that can complement swing doors;
• Rectangular arches.

It is worth noting the fact that all door systems from the Volkhovets factory supplied as a kit that includes:

• Classic door frame;
• Fittings: usually so-called card loops and, in most cases, a magnetic lock mechanism;
• A set of prepared platbands, which can be either simply smooth or coplanar or curly.

Since there are generally accepted standards for the size of door leaves, fixed by GOST, the Volkhovets factory produces doors of standard width and height:

• The height of the door leaf should be 2000 mm, 2100 mm.
• Width 600mm, 700mm, 800mm, 900mm.

It is in these dimensions that the doors of this brand are supplied as standard. However, when choosing a model in the salon, you can order a non-standard height, for example, 2300 mm. This moment also applies to the width and thickness of the door leaf, which can be made according to the individual order of the buyer, in full accordance with his wishes.

Moreover, in some collections related to modern design directions, for example, in Planum, door systems of non-standard heights, which can reach 3000 mm, are initially present.

Since the collections of this brand contain doors of various price segments, they naturally differ in the materials from which they are made.

If we are talking about luxury doors, then such designs are used:

• Solid oak, which can be in the form of a board or a bar;
• Solid beech;
• Faceted frosted glass;
• Satin glass with engraving or drawing;
• Crystallization glass of various modifications;
• Akzo Nobel enamels and varnishes (Sweden).

The doors of the middle price segment are veneered, they are made of the following components:

• Glued laminated timber of coniferous species (larch, pine, spruce), also called LVL - timber;
• A filler material, which is corrugated board;
• MDF plate;
• Glass: frosted or mirrored;
• Coverings, which are used as natural veneer of oak, ash, walnut, cherry, as well as laminate, eco-veneer and Ciplex.

The Volkhovets company offers very beautiful and memorable terms for the naming of wood shades. The colors of oak and beech are obtained as a result of complex technological processes that are produced on Italian and German equipment. These are the processing methods called brushing and patinating.

The brushing process removes the soft layers from the oak surface, giving it the look and color of aged wood. Patination also gives the wood color an antiquity effect, especially noticeable in the form of a light bloom on the veins.

Oak colors offered by the Volkhovets brand:

• Cognac oak brushed;
• Brushed honey oak;
• Royal oak;
• Marble oak;
• Rustic white oak;
• Ivory oak and many others.

Beech, called in Europe the tree of kings, received silver and gilding as decoration:

• Snow-white beech with gilding;
• Beech pearls with silver;
• Beech pearls with gold;
• Milky white beech with gold;
• Black beech with silver;
• Ivory beech with gilding and other wonderful colors.

All versions of beech products are decorated with patina.

The doors of the middle price segment also amaze with the color variety of presentation, while the shades of natural veneer are interspersed with shiny surfaces coated with various enamels.

The veneer coating can have the following shades:

• Enamels: color "ivory", "white silk", "snow-white matt", "matt anthracite", "matte chocolate", "matte black";
• Veneer colors: smoky walnut, modena walnut, chocolate ash, honey ash, ginger ash, mocachino ash, gray ash, latate ash, ash oak, oak tobacco "," wenge "and many others.

Focusing on the wishes of customers, the designers of the Volkhovets brand have developed to date 18 collections of door systems, which are among the most popular style trends in modern interior design.

Among the luxury class, the most popular are models from the following collections:

• Toscana Planodesigned for 8 shades of beech, which belongs to the classic design direction. Satin beveled glass accentuates the strict geometry of door inserts and fluted pilasters with square rosettes and rostras. At the request of the buyer, a gold or silver border can be added.
• Toscana Rombo, which also belongs to the classic design direction, was created especially for different shades of beech. These are colors from snow-white to dark with patina. Platbands with corrugated pilasters, rostres and square rosettes are designed to emphasize the collection's belonging to the classic trend.

• Perfecto, these are doors made in the Greek style. An ornament applied to frosted glass, a set of cornice elements, a portal - all emphasize the antique design direction.
• Royal, doors that embody the luxury of classic dark brown shades of wood, decorated with patina and gilding. Crystal and monogram glass inserts add charm and elegance to the classic presentation.

Classic models from collections are popular among veneered doors Decanto and Galant.

Due to the non-standard presentation, doors from the collections are popular Planum, Linea, Quadro, Avant and Decothat fit perfectly into modern interiors. They are finished with smooth and textured enamels, transverse veneer inserts, a FlatSystem coplanar box and hidden hinges.

In the Planum and Wall Door collections, paintable models are very popular, which, when finished, completely merge with the wall surface.

Since Volkhovets doors are very popular, there are analogues of these products on the market, which are very similar in appearance, have almost the same cost, but are significantly inferior to the original in quality.

Some replica manufacturers honestly report that they offer a replica of a well-known brand. For example, this is what the Garant factory does, indicating on its website that it produces an analogue of the famous doors. Reporting that it copies well-known Volkhovets collections, this manufacturer indicates that it has more flexible prices.At the same time, they are silent about the quality of products and the availability of warranty obligations.

However, not all falsifiers are so outspoken. Very often, when purchasing analogs of Volkhovets doors, the buyer is not informed about this, and, having received a product of low quality, people make claims to a well-known brand.

In order not to be mistaken when choosing an original product from Volkhovets, you need to purchase them exclusively in company stores, of which there are a lot and the addresses of which can be found on the manufacturer's website.

In most stores, you can see an exhibition sample of the product to be sure of its quality. Real doors "Volkhovets" do not have defects on the canvas, the color is even, the direction of the wood grain coincides with the tinting. All details are carefully processed, including the lower edge, which allows you to be sure that the door will not sag during operation.

Since all glasses are made directly at the brand's factory, they do not have vagueness and are distinguished by a careful study of the smallest nuances of the ornament. If you are purchasing a door leaf from the Decanto collection, you need to make sure that there is a branded engraving on its edge.

It is also worth knowing that all the products of this factory must be packed in branded paper with the Volkhovets logo, with a coupon with a batch number, production date and an OTK stamp. All these data must also be indicated on the upper beam of the door leaf. In addition, in order to show the color of the door leaf, there are cutouts at the corners of the package.

Since the Volkhovets factory has been operating on the domestic door market for over 20 years, there are many reviews about the products of this company. The reviews are mostly positive, although there are some dissatisfied buyers.

The general impression of buyers can be described in one expression: "these are doors for the ages." This is how users characterize doors from solid oak and beech, belonging to the luxury category. It is noted that the materials used in their manufacture are of the highest quality, and the price is noticeably lower than imported ones, for example, Italian door leaves of the same level.

The design and style of such doors is called European, and a large number of light shades are approved. Many people write that they could choose white doors only in the "Volkhovets" salon.

Doors of the middle price segment, which are covered with valuable wood veneer, also have a lot of positive reviews. According to buyers, such doors can be installed even in bathrooms, but it is important to monitor the level of humidity in the room and wipe the door leaf if drops settle on it. Most reviews say that in terms of beauty and variety of color shades, Volkhovets doors have no equal in the domestic market, but they complain that the price of veneered doors could be lower.

Doors coated with Ciplex plastic films and laminate, judging by the reviews, can become covered with whitish stains when used in wet rooms, so it is better not to put such doors in bathrooms.

There is a very noticeable review about the inconsistency of veneer shades on three door panels ordered at the same time, the author of which tried to return an unsatisfactory door, but could not do this due to the fault of the store. In general, quite a lot of complaints are expressed about the work of Volkhovets door sales salons, ranging from prolonged delivery times and ending with the fact that communication with dealers on the phone brings almost no results.

Everyone, without exception, is satisfied with the work of the installers from the company, as well as the fact that the door leaves are supplied with holes made for attaching handles and locks, which speeds up the installation process.

A feature of the brand's door systems is the fact that they can be harmoniously combined with almost any of the style directions of the modern interior.

For example, a door from the Toscana Plano collection, made of solid beech and having a noble shade of pearl beech, will look great in a classic interior with high ceilings and huge windows, chic mirrors in heavy white frames and light upholstered furniture. The presence of a fireplace will help bring a touch of unpredictability, and natural shades of parquet, ash-gray walls and openwork curtains will help to give the classic interior a finish.

For veneered doors, the Galant collection has been developed, the door leaves of which can range in color from "black ash" to "matte pearls". Classics of strict lines without frills will complement the interior in the style of Provence, Art Deco, Gothic.

In one room, both conventional swing systems and double sliding doors-pencil cases can be perfectly combined, since they are made in a single color and with inserts of the same glass.

The dazzling white color of the door enamel will refresh the walls of any shade, but it will look especially delightful in the same snow-white design. Wooden floors made of natural boards and leather upholstered furniture will emphasize the status of the owner of the premises. The overall impression of solidity and prosperity will be created by a flaming fireplace and a luxurious crystal chandelier.

Modern hidden doors are one of the novelties of the Volkhovets factory. They can reach heights of up to three meters, and thanks to the coplanar box and the special structure of the hinges, they completely "sink" into the wall, merging with it. This is facilitated by the fact that the color design of such a door can be performed in full accordance with the finish of the wall, since the door leaf comes from the manufacturer with a primer coating on which painting, decorative plaster or wallpaper can be applied.

An overview of the Volkhovets interior door collections, see the video below.