The 5 Different Interior Door Threshold Styles
A door threshold is more than just a functional feature – it’s a finishing touch that improves your space’s style, safety, and energy efficiency. Whether connecting different rooms or flooring types, door thresholds improve the look of your room, protect flooring edges, and improve energy efficiency.
With so many styles available, understanding the options helps you make informed decisions when upgrading your home or interior space. From sleek, modern designs to heavy-duty options, each type offers unique benefits for specific areas.
In this guide, we’ll explore the five most common styles of interior door thresholds, so you can choose the perfect one to complement your space and suit your needs.
Featuring our Hard Floor Ramp Door Threshold.
What is a Door Threshold?
Despite being a relatively small detail in your home, interior door thresholds play an important part in completing the appearance and functionality of your space. Also referred to as door bars or door threshold strips, there are a variety of different types of interior door thresholds but ultimately they are all used to bridge the gap between rooms or different types of flooring, creating a smooth, stylish transition. They also protect your flooring edges from wear, ensuring longevity, and reducing trip hazards by eliminating uneven surfaces. This essential finishing touch keeps your floors looking great while promoting safety and durability.
Depending on your property’s interior design and flooring type, you can choose a door threshold that complements this. For example, if you’re connecting your kitchen to your living room and both have wooden floors, you may want to select a wooden threshold so it blends in.
Door thresholds from Stair Rods Direct are able to connect almost all flooring types together, such as from wood to wood or carpet to vinyl, creating seamless and safe transitions in every room of your property.
The 5 Main Interior Door Threshold Types
Most interior door thresholds are made from either metal (mainly brass, stainless steel, bronze and aluminium), wood laminate, or uPVC. Metals are durable and have a sleek finish, woods are great for traditional designs, and uPVC provides a durable, affordable option.
Find out more about each interior door threshold style to see which best suits your home and space.
Heavy-Duty Thresholds
For many people, the first thing that comes to mind when they think of a door threshold is the one you step through every day at your front door. In this instance, you would want a heavy-duty door threshold that can withstand indoor and outdoor environments.
Heavy-duty thresholds are designed using thicker metal or uPVC, often stainless steel to help withstand constant heavy foot traffic. Another key focus of these door thresholds is to reduce draughts and improve the energy efficiency of your property.
Different types of heavy-duty door thresholds are also a great option for outdoor placement or in areas such as a garage that need to withstand heavy traffic such as from cars, lawnmowers, trolleys, forklifts, and more.
Dividers
As the name suggests, dividers – also known as floor, carpet, wood, and tile dividers – are designed to divide up, and seamlessly connect, the flooring between rooms. This is the job of a standard door threshold, to bring two rooms together in an attractive and safe way. They can also be used to connect different flooring in the same room, for example, if you have tile in half of your kitchen but wooden floors in the rest. There are four main types of door threshold dividers.
Carpet Dividers
Carpet dividers are designed to seamlessly connect two carpeted areas, ensuring a tidy and polished finish where they meet. These thresholds prevent fraying, protect carpet edges, and create a clean visual transition. Perfect for maintaining durability and a cohesive look in rooms with adjoining carpets.
Featuring our Door Thresholds in Brushed Chrome.
Carpet to Hard Floor Dividers
Carpet to hard floor dividers provide a neat “edge” to carpets, transitioning smoothly to hard floorings like wood, vinyl, or tiles. They prevent carpet edges from curling or fraying while offering a stylish boundary. These dividers enhance safety and add a professional finish to mixed flooring designs.
Featuring our Door Threshold in Black.
Hard Floor to Hard Floor Dividers
Hard floor to hard floor dividers join two hard surfaces, such as wood, tiles, or laminate, creating a seamless and uniform transition. These thresholds protect flooring edges from chipping or damage while maintaining a streamlined appearance. Ideal for spaces with matching or contrasting hard flooring.
Featuring our Door Threshold Strip in Antique Brass.
Door Threshold Ramps
Door threshold ramps are designed for floors with a height difference, gently sloping between uneven surfaces to ensure safety and accessibility. They reduce tripping hazards and make transitions smoother for everyone, including wheelchair users. These ramps offer a practical and stylish solution for varied flooring levels.
Featuring our Door Threshold Ramp in Brass.
Bumper Seal Thresholds
This type of threshold consists of a seal at the top that connects to the door when it’s closed. The benefit of this is that the bumper seal threshold acts as a seal for the bottom of the door that in turn, prevents draughts and moisture from entering. It’s important to consider the undercut of the door (the bottom of the door) when considering fitting a bumper seal threshold.
Saddle Thresholds
Saddle thresholds are shaped like saddles and are usually seen banded across the top of exterior entrances. Saddle thresholds are typically larger, metal door thresholds and can be supplied with supports underneath that run the full length of the threshold. For safety reasons, saddle thresholds can be bought with groves to reduce the risk of slipping. You might see saddle thresholds lining doors at outdoor events, such as weddings, festivals and outdoor corporate events.
Depending on how and where you plan to use the saddle threshold, you will need to consider the thickness of the metal. Some suppliers may also offer custom-made thresholds if you need something specific.
Thermal Break Thresholds
Thermal break door thresholds are designed to stop cold air or heat from entering up through the floor. Ideal for both hot and cold climates, thermal break thresholds help to stop condensation building. The thermal break is positioned in the middle of the threshold and stops it from becoming moist and slippery in hot and cold temperatures.
It’s also worth noting that thermal break thresholds can have bumper seals and can be shaped similarly to saddle thresholds.
Find Your Perfect Door Thresholds
At Stair Rods Direct, we stock a wide range of designs including dividing door thresholds for carpet and hard floors as well as styles such as minimalist, tramline, end profiles, invisible threshold strips, and more. To ensure you’ll find the perfect door threshold for your interior, we offer a range of finishes such as brass, chrome, nickel, wood, black, and more.
Featuring our Ali Transition Door Threshold in Antique Brass.
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