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Doors For Builders has the capability to produce completely custom made and architectural grade Fire-Rated Doors wooden doors that are officially certified and rated up to 90 minutes. Because each Fire-Rated Door is made to order we do not have to sacrifice style or design because of a necessary rating. The architecturally driven process allows your unique ideas to be brought to reality as completely certified units that meet your local fire codes. Our custom solutions are perfect for historical restorations, landmark projects, religious organizations, high-end commercial and hospitality establishments, and all other areas where a simple flush metal door will not do the job justice. From replacing extremely elaborate doors in a landmark hotel to providing a custom designed church entryway, Doors For Builders will turn your ideas into certified and rated reality. Specializing in a furniture quality product, we finish the doors to your exact specifications. The ability … read more»

Our Modern Collection interior doors are made in Europe and deliver superior performance with the latest European technology and highest level of designs and quality. We offer countless customization options ranging from custom veneers like American Walnut Wood, Oak Wood, Wenge Wood, high gloss finishes, stainless steel elements and various glass designs which truly make these doors very unique. Along with standard pre-hanging options we can offer the units as complete systems with true rabbeted jambs, a rubber strip for soft closure and better sound insulation, and matching casing as well. High end concealed hinges are available for a very clean look along with magnetic locking mechanisms that add to the innovative function. The Modern Collection interior doors are ideal for homes with Contemporary and Modern architecture. The natural elements of the woodgrain complement the very sleek and clean designs of these doors that will give your house the style … read more»

Doors for Builders received 100 five-star reviews from clients on the popular social media site. As posted online by Chicago Tribune CHICAGO, January 26, 2016 — Doors for Builders achieved a five-star rating from 100 reviewers on houzz.com. About 35 million homeowners and home professionals use houzz.com to find and evaluate home remodeling and design through photos and reviews. To place Doors for Builders recognition in perspective, Houzz statistics show only 31 home professionals out of four million on the home remodeling website have received 100 or more reviews. It is even tougher to reach the top five-star rating from 100 homeowners, contractors, architects, and interior designers. “Greg [Greg Wozniak, founder and president of Doors for Builders] and Doors for Builders have my loyalty for life,” wrote Jordan Rosenberg at Jordan Rosenberg Architects and Associates in Ridgewood, N.J., on Houzz. In September 2015, Doors for Builders was awarded two exclusive … read more»

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We are excited to announce that Doors For Builders has just entered into a distribution agreement with a high-end manufacturer of Paint Grade MDF Interior Doors, Tru-Stile. We are very proud to be working with a brand that is dedicated to the highest level of design and quality. Tru-Stile doors blend the latest technology with hand craftsmanship. Committed to partnering with architects, home builders and homeowners, TruStile revives the rich tradition of building high-quality, architecturally-correct doors with a range of customization options to fit your preferences and your home’s unique character. They are passionate about designing doors and lead through design innovation, manufacturing flexibility, and attention to detail. About Trustile® Paint Grade MDF Interior Doors  The best possible door for painted applications, TruStile paint-grade doors use only super-refined MDF, providing unrivaled smoothness and finishing. TruStile MDF: TruStile pioneered the use of medium density fiberboard (MDF) as a preferred material for painted door … read more»

When first starting the search to replace your front door, it is always best to have a rough idea of the size you need to be focusing your search on, and if that size is a standard size or a custom unit. We strongly recommend having a professional installer take the final measurements to ensure the proper fit of the unit. When it comes to doors there are four different dimensions that are typically referred to: Brick Opening/Masonry Opening  •  Rough Opening  •  Unit Size  •  Door Slab Size Brick Opening of the Front Door The Brick Opening size of entry door is measured from the exterior side of the home from Brick to Brick. This size the largest of the four and is the size that most people measure when changing an existing unit with a new unit. The Brick Opening is typically about 2-1/2" wider and 1-1/4” taller than … read more»

Doors For Builders contributes to the article by HOUZZ  Learn about material and style choices, how to get a front door installed and how much it will cost By Mitchell Parker, Houzz Editorial Staff;   A front door is one of the first things people see on a home. It’s something most homeowners use multiple times every day, coming to know all its intricacies and scuffs and flaws. For something that takes up such a small fraction of a home’s exterior surface, the front door makes a great design impact.If you’re considering a new front door, there’s a lot more that goes into it than just tossing a new door in the back of a truck and driving it back to your home to hang it up. Here’s everything you’ll want to consider. Consider the sun. Which way does your home face, and how much direct sunshine does your door get? … read more»

Doors For Builders Inc. team had a great time with the more than 20,000 attendees at the AIA Convention 2014 June 26-28 in Chicago.  Doors For Builders Inc., booth at the convention showcased top product lines including Heritage and Classic Collection Entry Doors.  Furthermore, the new, highly-anticipated Modern Euro Collection of Eco-Friendly Flush Entry and Interior doors was debuted to the huge interest of local and international media.  “AIA Convention provided a great platform for us to connect with existing partners, as well as develop new potentially, very valuable strategic relationships.” – commented Greg Wozniak, founder and president of Doors For Builders Inc.  “It is important to be at the forefront of innovative technology to successfully engage industry-leading architects, builders, and designers, as they constantly search for ways and designs to enhance our lives.” – added Yuri Nekrasov, Business Development Manager.    

The 2014 AIA Convention in Chicago, IL is buzzing with excitement and we are proud to be a part of the show. We will be exhibiting our top product lines including Heritage and Classic Collection Entry Doors. Furthermore, our Modern Euro Collection Entry Doors will make a public debut! We would like to invite you to come see us at booth #1605 and learn more about our products. The first 50 visitors will receive a gift.  

We offer Jamb extension for our in-stock wood entry door to fit a 2″ x 6″ wall construction. If you are building a home with a wall studs, 2″ x 6″ we do offer in-stock 2″ jamb extensions. The jamb extensions will be applied by your fine carpenter to the exterior side of the frame to achieve the desired 6-9/16″ jamb size. The jamb extensions we offer are manufactured from the same wood species as the door and they come pre-finished in the same stain color. This allows for the jamb extensions to look as part of the door design. If you require a larger than the standard 4-9/16″ or 6-9/16″ jambs, we can custom make the custom jamb extension for you and have it pre-finished in our professional spray booth to match the color of the door unit.