Security Door Design Options and Reference Details

When choosing any door, the most important considerations are the Functional and Visual aspects. For American Master Doors, the Functional aspect includes the different models, design configurations, and associated features that can be selected.

From a Visual perspective, Master doors highlight an inspiring feature that enables you to choose the surface design appearance on both the inside and outside faces of the door. This feature is accomplished with the use of separate, interchangeable “panels” that are applied over the door’s center core construction to complete the finished appearance.

Whether your design style is traditional, contemporary, or entirely unique, the Master surface panel feature works
for your requirements. Select surface panels designs made from various materials and for use with your environmental conditions. Even use your custom panels that are made for use with the Master door.

Whether your design style is traditional, contemporary, or entirely unique, the Master surface panel feature works for your requirements. Select surface panels designs made from various materials and for use with your environmental conditions. Even use your custom panels that are made for use with the Master door.

If your goal is to match the existing design of your interior doors, or to specify a full construction package of exterior entry doors with world class security features and unlimited appearance options, American Master Door has the secure door system to exceed your project expectations.

The following features highlight the surface panel design benefits you receive with a Master Secure Door system.

1: Choose a surface panel design and material to match your desired door appearance and weather resistance needs.

These are the materials that are used to materials that Surface panels are made from the following materials (some application limitations apply – see the Surface Panel Exterior Weather Exposure Legend. click here -> Legend)

Hardwoods – Oak, Cherry, Walnut, Mahogany, Poplar, and other woods by custom request. Raised designs, Interior and limited Exterior applications

Water Resistant, Multi-Layer Wood, Routed or Engraved designs, Interior and Exterior applications
Multi-Layer Wood, Routed or Engraved designs, Interior and Exterior applications
Fiber Resin (MDF), Routed or Engraved designs, Interior applications
Moisture and Water Resistant Fiber Resin (HDF), Routed or Engraved designs, Interior and Exterior applications
Composites, Flat designs only, Interior and Exterior applications
Aluminum, Flat or Pressed designs, Interior and Exterior applications
Steel, Flat designs only, Interior and Exterior applications
Natural and Synthetic Wood Verneer, Flat designs only, Interior and limited Exterior applications
Colored Laminates, Flat designs only, Interior Applications

2: The surface panel materials have different thicknesses to enable a full range of visual effects from flat surfaces to a raised panel designs. Surface Panel Characteristics

3: Depending on the type of material, the surface panels can be provided in the following finished condition:

Unfinished or primer painted condition
Pre-finished in your choice of RAL paint color (click here ->RAL Color Chart) and protected with an acrylic sealant
Pre-painted with blended custom colors, or stained with common wood colors and sealed with a urethane finish

4: If after the Master Door is installed, a surface panel is damaged, or if a new appearance is desired, the panels can be replaced while the door remains installed. Since the door structure carries a limited lifetime warranty, and all the associated parts can be replaced, there is no need to ever purchase another door.

Included with each Master Door is a standard lever style handle set with matching finish trim, a spy eye peep hole, and sill finish accessories. To view the Hardware and Accessory options and finishes, click here-> Hardware and Accessories

To read more about the surface panel material characteristics, click here -> Surface Panel Characteristics

If you are ready to explore the Surface Panel Design Options, click here -> Surface Panel Design Options

What does “Surface Panel Design Options” mean?

Master Doors highlight an inspiring feature that enables you to choose the surface design appearance on both the inside and outside faces of the door. This feature is accomplished with the use of separate, interchangeable “panels” that are applied over the door’s center core construction to complete the finished appearance.

Whether your design style is traditional, contemporary, or entirely unique, the Master surface panel feature works for your requirements. Select surface panels designs made from various materials and for use with your environmental conditions. Even use your custom panels that are made for use with the Master door.

If you are looking for a single or double door with a solid surface, full or partial glass door options, or an integrated door system with sidelights and a transom, you can match the traditional appearance of other doors, or create a stylish contemporary impression from the broad selection of surface designs found on this page.

Not all the surface panel types are suitable for Exterior weather conditions. The icons shown below, and described in the surface panel characteristics legend, indicate whether the surface panel material is suitable for Indoor, Sheltered, or Universal weather conditions. Read more -> Surface Panel Characteristics.

To easily locate your preferred surface design, look for the sections that illustrate Solid Surface Doors or Glass Doors. In each of these groupings you will find a portfolio of surface designs, material types, and images of finished panels.

When you find your exterior and interior surface panel design style from the options below, simply Contact Us with reference to your preferred Master Door model (Read more -> Door Models ), the panel design model number, and the type of finish, to request a quote or additional information – Contact Us