What Are Oak Door Thresholds?

Door thresholds, also referred to as door bars and door strips, are an essential addition to any home. Not only do they allow for a smooth transition between rooms, but they also come with a number of practical benefits. 

Both oak exterior door thresholds and oak interior door thresholds are an increasingly popular choice because of their appealing aesthetic and durability. Here, we’ll take you through exactly what oak door thresholds are, what their benefits are, and how you can enhance your home’s design with one.

What Are Door Thresholds?

Door thresholds sit at the base of a doorway and cover the gap between one room to another. Essentially, they’re designed to provide a transition between rooms. They consist of strips of material, usually either metal or wood.

Door thresholds can effectively connect carpet to carpet, carpet to hardwood flooring, hardwood to hardwood, carpet to tile, as well as a host of other flooring materials together. 

Do I Need Door Thresholds in My Home?

Door thresholds come with a number of benefits:

• They help to level out your flooring: if you don’t have two floors of the same height, your floor can look uneven and unfinished. Door thresholds can help rectify this.

• They improve energy efficiency: The door threshold also functions to stop draughts by acting as a seal underneath a door. It means heat is less likely to escape and so is cool air, so whether you want to keep a room warm or cool, a door threshold greatly aids in this.

• They are important for safety: If there are gaps between two types of flooring in your home, this can be a serious trip hazard. Installing a threshold strip covers this gap to stop this from happening and to provide a level transition. 

• They add style: Not only does a door threshold come with these essential functional benefits, but it can also be aesthetically pleasing, too. A door threshold will provide a special finishing touch to your interior decor that makes all the difference. Without one, you’ll find that a room has a scruffy look to it. Avoid this with a simple door threshold strip.

Why Choose Oak For Your Door Threshold?

Thresholds made of solid wood are a popular interior accessory because of the classic aesthetic they lend to a room. Solid oak door thresholds in particular are very popular. An oak door bar works particularly well for hardwood floors or floors that already have an oak effect, like oak laminate flooring. 

A solid oak T bar can compliment a hardwood floor stylishly, allowing for a seamless look of one room flowing into another. Wood is a naturally very hardwearing material. With this, you can enjoy longevity and quality finishing on your oak door bar. 

Types of Oak Door Thresholds Available

You’re not limited when it comes to oak door bars, as they come in a range of finishes and colours, like white oak and dark oak, able to suit any home interior design. 

As with all interior door threshold shapes, there is a lot of versatility when it comes to oak door thresholds:

• T-bar: A solid oak T-bar door threshold is so named because from the side, it looks like a capital ‘T’. It’s designed to provide a level transition between two floors that are uneven.
• Z-bar: Z-bar strips are also known as carpet strips as they are generally used to join carpet to hardwood flooring. 
• Flat door thresholds: These are joining strips that are used between flooring which is level. A flat oak threshold would work fantastically to connect two rooms of hardwood floor.

One thing to note when it comes to wood door thresholds is to make sure you source a product that has proper finishing to it. Without a proper coating of lacquer, your solid oak threshold will not be as durable and you’ll find it deteriorates quickly.

Are There Alternatives to Oak Door Thresholds?

As well as the above shapes, there are other types of door thresholds that each come with unique benefits and functionality if a simple interior door threshold made of oak isn’t quite right for you:

• Bumper seal: Bumper seal thresholds have a seal at the top that connects to the door when it’s shut. This acts as a solid seal that prevents drafts and moisture from getting through. 
• Saddle thresholds: These thresholds are typically larger and band across the top of exterior door thresholds.
• Heavy-duty thresholds: Heavy-duty thresholds, as the name suggests, are designed to withstand high foot traffic.
• Thermal break thresholds: These thresholds are specifically designed for temperature management. They can stop cold air or heat from entering up through the floor, depending on your needs. 

In terms of material, a metal door threshold can add a very stylish look to a room and can join  carpets to hard floors, carpets to carpets, or hard floors to hard floors. Chrome trims can add a sleekness to the contemporary home, while brass is a wonderful addition to a home with more traditional decor. 

Metal as a material is very hard wearing and adds a pleasing sheen to your home. The transition between rooms will be stylish and practical with a metal door threshold. If you’re searching for interior door thresholds, we have a fantastic range including:

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