Important terms - Westag AG

Terminology made easy: Doors & frames

What do ‘DIN direction left’ and ‘DIN direction right’ mean? What exactly are the different types of door leaf cores? And what do words like ‘rebated’ or ‘flush-closing’ mean in the context of door leaves? We are happy to provide you with clear, concise explanations of these and other important terms related to doors and frames.

Closing directions according to DIN
Standard interior doors (hinged doors)
DIN direction left
The hinges are on the left-hand side when the door is closed.
DIN direction right
The hinges are on the right-hand side when the door is closed.
Sliding doors – Systems running in front of the wall
                           DIN direction right
              DIN direction left
Sliding doors – Systems running inside the wall
               DIN direction right
               DIN direction left
Door edge options
Rectangular edges

Doors with rectangular edges are available in every single Westag finish, from PortaLit to WestaLife.
Rounded segmental arch edge RK-S

Doors with a postforming round edge (RK-S) are available in all decors in the Portalit and Dekorit series of finishes.

Rounded segmental arch edge RK-S

Doors with a segmental arch edge are available in WestaLack white and trend lacquer finishes.
Door leaf cores
Solid chipboard core
A solid chipboard core is a good choice for doors that are exposed to high wear. It is also recommendable for apartment entrance doors that have to comply with noise protection requirements, in combination with floor sealing.
Special honeycomb core
Maybe your doors don’t need to meet any special requirements, apart from adhering to a basic standard of quality – in that case, our affordable special honeycomb core is definitely the right choice for you.
Hollow chipboard core
For home builders whose primary focus is quality, we recommend interior doors with a hollow chipboard core. They are the sturdiest option, providing a maximum of stability and ensuring that the door will last for many years to come.
Rebate options
Rebated door leaf
A rebated door leaf is supported by the architrave of the door frame.
Flush-closing door leaf
A flush-closing door leaf does not have a rebate and is flush with the door frame.
Hinges and locks
A brief discourse on the subject of fittings
How open or closed do you wish to be? The selection of locks also plays a role in making you feel at home with your new doors. Are there doors such as apartment entrance doors or a door to the boiler room where the use of a safety lock would make sense or is even mandatory? Should a special bathroom door lock be fitted on the bathroom door?
Locks
Profile cylinder
locks (PZ)
Warded
locks (BB)
Standard
Bathroom door locks
(BAD)
Hinges for wooden frames
It’s worth taking a look at the hinges, too. There are different models available depending on the type of door frame and the stress exerted on it. Tectus TE 340 is a treat for both technology and design enthusiasts. The hinge is invisible when the door is closed, the flush-closing door merges directly with the frame. Minimalist design with maximum ambience.
Rebated
Flush-closing
Hinge V 0020
Frame section V 3400 WF
Hinge V 0026 WF
Frame section V 4400 WF
Hinge V 0080
Frame section V 3400 WF
Hinge V 0087 WF
Frame section V 4400 WF
Hinge Tectus TE 340 3D
(concealed)
Hinges for steel frames
Rebated
Flush-closing
Hinge V 0020
Frame section V 8100 WF
Hinge V 0026 WF
Frame section V 8000 WF
Hinge V 0080
Frame section V 8100 WF
Hinge V 0087 WF
Frame section V 8000 WF
Hinge Tectus TE 340 3D
(concealed)
Our recommendation
Hinge (door)
Frame section (door frame)