Absolutely, door frames, also known as “chaukhat” in some regions, play a crucial role in providing structural support and stability to doors. They not only serve as a frame to hold the door in place but also contribute to the overall aesthetics and functionality of the entryway.
When it comes to choosing door chaukhats or frames, there are various options available due to the evolution of technology, and this also leaves confusion in the minds of people. Previously the world used to live on wood and so all used to have wooden chaukhats or frames but as the technology evolved, there came the steel frames and now in the 21st century we see cement, granite, and WPC chaukhats been used.
As of my knowledge, the following types of the door caukhats are available in the market right now –
- Wooden frames
- Steel Door frames
- Iron door frames
- Cement Door frames
- Granite Door frames, and
- WPC Door frames
Wooden Frames:
From years wood has been used for every home and interior design but over the years with the advancement in technology, wood is being cut on machine to give precise cutting and spectacular designs. You can choose from saal wood, pinewood and widely choose teak wood for door frames.
WPC Door Frames:
WPC Door frames are the latest trend when it comes to door frames, but they are a bit costlier than traditional wooden frames.
Cement Door Frames:
In the majority of Indian states like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat where wood eating termite is much in these areas and cement remains unaffected from it, so cement frames are popular.
Steel Door Frames:
Such kind of door frames are made from steel.
Iron Frames:
These types of frames are made from iron and they often require oil paint coloring.
Granite Door Frames:
Granite frames for doors can be a quick way to install the door frames.
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Making a Right Choice for Door Chaukhat(Conclusion):
When you have a buy a flat constructed by builders, you don’t have a choice but when you are building your dream home. You can choose from dazzling granite to wooden frames or choose WPC as the material for your chaukhat. A dozen of retailers/showroom/dealers are available, and we sell WPC, wooden door frames.