Entrance Makeover Renovation: Planning Your Metal Door

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A successful entrance makeover treats the door and the surrounding facade as one project, so measurements, materials and finishes are planned together. Start with an on-site measurement and a written specification, then choose a metal door that matches the style and weather exposure of your building.

Why Plan the Door and Facade Together

Many homeowners replace the door first and repaint the facade later, only to find the new frame, threshold or wall finish doesn't line up. Planning both at once avoids costly corrections and keeps the entrance looking balanced.

Bring the facade contractor, the architect or the building committee into the conversation early. Agree on the opening size, the frame depth and the timing of each stage so that work does not block the entrance for longer than necessary.

Measuring the Opening Correctly

Accurate measurement is the foundation of any custom metal door. Our team measures on site, checking width and height at several points, because older openings are rarely perfectly square.

Clear width and height of the opening
Wall thickness and frame depth
Floor level and threshold height
Swing direction and clearance for steps or mats

Take photos of the surroundings and note any existing wiring or intercom positions.

Choosing Iron or Aluminum

Iron offers a solid, traditional character and suits classic facades and heavy-use entrances. Aluminum is lighter, resists corrosion naturally and works well with modern glass and clean lines.

Consider exposure to sun, salt air and rain, how often the door will be used, and how much maintenance you want to commit to. Iron doors finished with hot-dip galvanizing and powder coating perform well outdoors. Ask us which combination fits your facade and your daily use.

Coordinating Style, Color and Finish

The door should complement the facade rather than compete with it. Choose a color palette from the building's stone, plaster or cladding, and consider how light changes across the day.

Practical finish checks

Request physical color samples and view them outdoors, not only on a screen. Confirm the finish applies to the frame, the leaf and any decorative elements so that nothing is left mismatched.

Timing, Sequence and Site Coordination

A typical entrance makeover follows a clear order: inquiry with photos, on-site measurement, drawing and written specification, your approval, factory production, finishing, and installation. Each step depends on the one before it.

Plan the facade painting or cladding work so that it finishes before the door is installed, or schedule touch-ups afterward. Agree on access routes and protect floors and stairwells during installation.

Safety, Security and Building Requirements

An entrance door must be secure, durable and compliant with the building's requirements. Discuss locking hardware, glazing options and fire or access requirements with your building committee before production begins.

Where railings or guards are part of the entrance, they should meet the Israeli railing standard SI 1142. Exact dimensions and loads are checked with the engineer on your project, so we confirm them during the specification stage rather than guessing on site.

Frequently asked questions

Should I replace the door before or after the facade work?

Ideally, measure and specify the door before the facade work starts, then install the door after painting or cladding is finished. This prevents damage to new finishes and ensures the frame fits the final wall surface.

Is an iron door or an aluminum door better for an entrance?

Iron gives a strong, traditional look and suits heavy use, while aluminum is lighter and naturally corrosion resistant. The best choice depends on your facade style, exposure to weather and how much upkeep you want.

Do I need approval from the building committee?

In many buildings, changes to the entrance require committee approval. Check your building's rules and share your drawing and specification with the committee before production begins.

How do you make sure the door matches the facade colors?

We recommend requesting physical color samples and viewing them outdoors next to the facade materials. Confirm the finish covers all parts of the door so the final result is consistent.

Common mistakes to avoid

The most common mistake is measuring once and assuming the opening is square, which leads to fitting problems later. Another is choosing a door color on a screen without checking it against the real facade in daylight.

Our recommendation

Measure at several points, bring a physical color sample to the site, and approve a written specification before production starts. This simple discipline prevents most entrance makeover problems.

Summary

A full entrance makeover works best when the metal door, the facade and the schedule are planned together from the start, with accurate measurements and approved finishes.

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