Restaurant Accessibility Doors: Wide Aluminum Entrances

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A wide accessible aluminum entrance gives wheelchair users, parents with strollers and elderly guests a clear, easy way into your restaurant. Custom aluminum doors can be sized to your opening, fitted with suitable hardware and finished to match your storefront design.

Why the Entrance Matters for Every Guest

The entrance is the first thing a guest experiences, and for some people it decides whether they can eat with you at all. A narrow or heavy door can stop a wheelchair user, a parent with a stroller or an older guest with a walker before they reach the tables.

A well planned entrance tells every customer that the restaurant was designed with them in mind. It also helps staff move trays, deliveries and bins more safely throughout the day.

What Makes an Entrance Truly Accessible

Accessibility is about more than width. The clear opening, the threshold, the door weight and the handle all matter together. A door that opens widely but needs a strong pull will still be hard for many people to use.

A clear opening wide enough for a wheelchair to pass comfortably
A level or nearly level threshold without a sharp step
Lever handles that can be operated with a closed fist
A door that is light to open and closes at a controlled speed

Why Aluminum Suits Restaurant Entrances

Aluminum is light, which makes a wide door far easier to open and control. It resists corrosion, so it holds up well in a busy entrance exposed to weather, and it can be finished in a range of powder coated colors.

Frames and glazing can be designed to give a clean, modern look that suits the restaurant's branding while keeping the opening generous and bright.

Designing a Wide Aluminum Door for Your Space

Every restaurant entrance is different, so the design starts with measuring the actual opening on site. We look at the wall structure, the direction of swing, the space needed inside and outside the door, and how the door will be used during busy hours.

Based on this, we produce a drawing and written specification for your approval before anything goes into production. Structural and safety details are confirmed with your engineer.

Hardware, Glazing and Safety Details

Choosing the right hardware is as important as the door itself. Automatic openers, low force closers, lever handles and a clear visual marking on the glass help guests use the entrance confidently and safely.

For glazed panels, safety glass and a visible marking at standard heights help people notice the door. Railings and steps near the entrance should follow the Israeli railing standard SI 1142, and exact values are checked with your engineer during planning.

From Inquiry to Installation

The process is simple. You send us photos of the entrance, we measure on site, and we prepare a drawing and specification. Once you approve, the door is manufactured in our Tel Aviv factory, finished with hot-dip galvanizing or powder coating where needed, and installed at your restaurant.

Working this way means fewer surprises, a door that fits the opening correctly and an entrance ready for every guest from the first day.

Frequently asked questions

How wide should a restaurant entrance be to be wheelchair accessible?

The opening needs to give a wheelchair user clear and comfortable passage, and the exact dimension depends on the building and local requirements. We confirm the right clear width with your engineer during the on-site measurement.

Can an existing restaurant entrance be widened with an aluminum door?

In many cases yes, a new aluminum frame and door can be designed to fit a wider opening once the wall structure is checked. A site visit is the best way to see what is possible for your building.

Are aluminum doors suitable for a busy restaurant?

Yes, aluminum is lightweight, resists corrosion and can be finished in durable powder coating. Choosing the right hardware and closer keeps it comfortable for heavy daily use.

Do you install the doors you make?

Yes, after manufacturing in our factory we install the door at your restaurant following the approved drawing and specification.

Common mistakes to avoid

Many owners measure only the door leaf and forget the clear opening, threshold height and handle position. Checking all of these together before ordering prevents an entrance that looks wide but is still hard to use.

Our recommendation

Ask for an on-site measurement before choosing a design, and request a drawing that shows the clear opening, threshold and handle height. Consider lever handles and a low force closer from the start, since they make the entrance usable for the widest range of guests.

Summary

A wide accessible aluminum entrance welcomes every guest and suits a busy restaurant when it is measured, designed and installed with care.

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