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Black

Heavy Bronze

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FINISH

• We use automotive paint to coat our doors.
• Galvanize spray is used to help provide greater protection against corrosion for the iron base.  Primer and automotive paint is applied after the galvanizing spray process.

COATING THICKNESS

• Spray Primer Thickness - Around 180 microns
• Paint Color Thickness - Around 30 microns
• Clear Coat Thickness - Around 30 microns

• Because all of our products are hand made and painted, color may differ a little from the photo. This ensures each order is one of a kind.

Our newest glass option, Flemish Glass, is one that we feel is going to be a major hit. It's wavelike pattern throughout the entirety of the glass produces a privacy distortion without being visually loud. Light still transmits through the waves, and the lack of business still allows for a very clean look. Not impressed? Come take a peak at our showroom to see all we have to offer today.

Everything You Need to Know About Flemish Glass

Flemish glass is known for its beauty and durability, making it a popular choice for homeowners. But what else do you need to know about Flemish glass doors before making a purchase? Read our guide to find all the important information about Flemish glass doors for your home.

What Is Flemish Glass?

Flemish glass is a type of decorative glass most commonly used in iron doors. Using methods that date back centuries, artisans and manufacturers create beautiful mosaic patterns. It features a distinct ripple-like texture that offers privacy while still allowing light to pass through. paired with complementary materials, the unique texture also adds an aesthetic appeal to the door, creating an elaborate, upscale look and feel. 

PINKYS Flemish glass doors feature some of the most attractive and timelessly classic architectural styles on the market today. Their delicate beauty and attractive patterns make them an elegant addition to any building's entrance or interior. In addition, a wide range of customization options is available when choosing Flemish glass doors for your home or business.

Flemish Hand Blown Glass: The Customers' Choice for Centuries

Flemish glass originated in today's Belgium and the Netherlands, hence its name. The first examples of Flemish glass date back to the 13th century, while it became particularly popular in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Flemish glass has always been characterized by its intricate designs and bright colors. Common motifs used in decoration included flowers, animals, and religious depictions. Many of the finest examples of Flemish glass can be found in churches and cathedrals throughout Europe.

The production of Flemish glass declined in the 17th century, but it experienced a revival in the 19th century. It is still prized by collectors for its beauty and history. Today, several companies produce Flemish glass in a traditional way.

How Are Flemish Glass Doors Produced Today

Modern Flemish glass is made through a mix of traditional handcrafting processes combined with contemporary manufacturing technology. It eliminates the seeds and bubbles while improving the structural properties of the finished product.

The process begins with leaded panes cut to shape from the original rolled sheets. Then, they are soldered together into large sheets, often numbered and stained in various colors and styles. 

Flemish glass is created when two or more flat pieces are paired and subjected to increased pressure and temperature before being cooled down slowly. Thanks to this process, Flemish glass retains the look of hand-blown glass (minus the bubbles & seeds). It promotes the free flow of light while also becoming quite durable and capable of withstanding different weather conditions for a long time.

The Flemish glass doors are designed with appropriate holes and groves that allow pieces of glass to be inserted individually along the pane's perimeter. 

Once installed, these individual pieces are trimmed around the edges with diamond tools or other specialized tools, depending on the desired pattern. The results are beautiful pieces of contemporary design that honor centuries' worth of Flemish glassworking traditions. One such example is PINKYS AIR 8 iron door model, favored by many customers. 

Flemish Glass Applications

The unique properties of our Flemish glass make it a versatile and practical choice for design projects. It's an excellent option for any space requiring an opaque barrier that doesn't obstruct the light.

The patterned texture makes it suitable for a range of applications, including:

• front doors
• interior doors
• windows
• partitioning spaces

The Benefits of Using Flemish Glass in Your Iron Door

Flemish glass is the perfect addition to wrought iron doors, or any other type of doors. Not only it enhances the aesthetic of your entrance, but it also increases privacy and security levels. 

• Aesthetics: Flemish glass is known for its unique and beautiful look. When used in a wrought iron door, the glass can add a strong touch of elegance and style.
• Strength: Flemish glass door is appreciated for strength. It is less likely to break than light types of glass, making it an excellent choice to complement an iron door.
• Energy efficiency: Another benefit of a PINKYS Flemish glass door is energy efficiency. The glass helps to maintain internal temperature levels throughout the seasons. This asset can reduce your energy bills.
• Safety: Flemish glass is also safer than some other types of glass. It's less likely to shatter, making it less likely to cause injury if the door breaks.
• Soundproofing: A Flemish glass door can also enhance the soundproofing of your house. The glass helps to block out noise from outside, making your home more peaceful and quiet.
• Privacy: PINKYS Flemish glass doors can be a good option if you are looking for privacy. The opaque nature of the glass will blur the view into your home.
• Ease of Maintenance: Flemish glass doors are also easy to clean and maintain. The smooth surface of the glass does not require much cleaning and is also resistant to scratches.

Can Flemish Glass be Tempered for Use on a Door?

A Flemish glass door offers a unique range of benefits, including superior resistance to impacts or heavy use. For many customers, its original assets are sufficient. 

Nevertheless, the glass door's strength and resilience can be increased by up to four to five times through glass tempering, allowing you to make the most out of its versatility. 

Flemish Glass Door's Privacy Rating

While a Flemish glass door doesn't block the view completely, it promotes privacy by distorting it. That way, it offers an excellent balance between seclusion and light transmission levels. 

On a privacy rating scale from 1 to 9, a Flemish glass door typically starts at 3. The right rating for you depends on your needs. Opt for a clear Flemish glass door with a low privacy rating for maximum light flow, or go for increased opaqueness with higher rating numbers.

Customers often choose between Flemish glass, Rain glass, and Aquatex to enhance their door's privacy levels. From the practical side, all three options are quite similar. The key difference is in the look. Flemish glass door's advantage is that it offers an artisan, hand-blown glass appeal without the matching price tag.

How to Care For Your Flemish Glass Door

It is important to ensure the pristine look of your Flemish glass door for years to come. To do this, you should take proactive steps to protect it from the elements and daily wear and tear. 

Start by periodically cleaning the glass with mild soap, warm water, and a soft cloth. That will help it retain its shine and prevent dirt build-up. You should also ensure that the frames are regularly waxed and polished to preserve their original color. 

Always use subtle, appropriate cleansers in order to avoid any harm or damage done to your doors. This is particularly important in the case of wrought iron doors. 

In Short

PINKYS Flemish glass doors offer strength, beauty, and timeless quality. Browse our page for a selection of Flemish glass doors in an array of stunning designs. You will find a perfect addition to enhance the elegant look of your home.

Type

Our dual pane tempered glass doors come with 1” T-Bar

HOW OUR PRODUCTS ARE MEASURED

Our sizes are measured from outside of jamb to the outside of the jamb. For example, a 72” x 96” door listed on our website means that 72” is the width from outside to outside of jamb (not the actual width size of the door) and 96” is the height from outside of jamb to bottom of our built in steel threshold (not the actual height of the door).

We recommend the rough opening of the WIDTH to be 1/2” to 1” wider than the door size ordered to give the installer enough room to comfortably position the jamb into place and have enough room to make sure the jamb is leveled.

We recommend the rough opening of the HEIGHT to be 1/2” to 1” wider than the door size ordered to give the installer enough room to comfortably position the jamb into place and have enough room to make sure the jamb is leveled.

ROUGH OPENING

Our sizes are measured from outside of jamb to the outside of the jamb. For example, a 72” x 96” iron door listed on our website means that 72” is the width from outside to outside of jamb (not the actual width size of the door) and 96” is the height from outside of jamb to bottom of our built in threshold (not the actual height of the door)

We recommend the rough opening of the WIDTH to be 1/2” to 1” wider than the door size ordered to give the installer enough room to comfortably position the jamb into place and have enough room to make sure the jamb is leveled.

We recommend the rough opening of the HEIGHT to be 1/2” to 1” wider than the door size ordered to give the installer enough room to comfortably position the jamb into place and have enough room to make sure the jamb is leveled.

Everything You Need to Know About Door Swing Direction

Most people don’t think about which direction their door swings. Opening a door is second nature, with the swing only coming into play if you push or pull and the door doesn’t open.

But the swing is important if you need to buy a new door, lever, or hinge. If you don’t know your door’s swinging direction, you could end up making a wrong purchase.

Here, PINKYS explains the different types of door swing and how you can determine whether your door is right-handed or left-handed.

The Types of Door Swing

Before we get into how to determine a door's swing, we need to know the types of swing.

Standard Doors

There are usually four ways a standard door can swing:

• Left-hand inswing (LHI)
• Left-hand outswing (LHO)
• Right-hand inswing(RHI)
• Right-hand outswing (RHO)

There's also the possibility that your door has a 180-degree swing. That's common with internal doors, giving you the ability to push or pull the door to open it from either direction.

Pivot Doors

Pivot doors differ from standard doors in one crucial aspect:

They have hinges on the top and bottom instead of on one of the sides.

They still open and close similarly to standard doors. You just have a little extra work to do when determining the hinge location.

A pivot door's swing direction can be one of two options:

• Swing inside
• Swing outside

These doors can also swing at a 180-degree angle. But with pivot doors, that means the door can stand parallel to a wall when fully opened rather than swinging 90 degrees in either direction.

How to Determine Door Swing Direction

Now that you know the differences between the different types of doors, it's time to determine the swing.

Why do you need to know this?

If you have an inswing door, trying to install an outswing door in its frame won't get you very far. You'll have to change the hinges, making the installation more complicated.

Let's run through some steps to help you along.

Step 1 - Understand the Terminology

There are four key bits of jargon to understand when determining door swing:

You have an inswing door if you have to push the door to open it from the outside.

Outswing doors require you to pull them from the outside to open them.

If the door's hinges are on the left side, you have a left-handed door.

Check the door's right side. If you see hinges, you have a right-hand door.

Step 2 - Stand on the Outside of the Door When It's Closed

Start by standing on the outside of the door.

For an exterior door, this is the side facing the street. You go from the outside into the building.

For interior doors, think about which room you'd consider yourself to be entering. For example, you may enter the kitchen from the living room. Or, you may enter a bedroom from the hallway.

Step 3 - Check Whether It's an Inswing or Outswing Door

Open the door from the outside. If you had to pull the door open, you have an outswing door. If you push the door past its opening to get in the room, you have an outswing door.

Step 4 - Check the Hinges

There's another way to see if a door is inswing or outswing.

Look along the door frame for the hinges. If you can see them standing from the outside, you have an outswing door.

If you can't see them, the door opens inwards, meaning you have an inswing door. Note that some doors can have hidden hinges.

Step 5 - Check What Side of the Door the Hinges Are On

Checking the hinges is the easiest step.

You have a right-handed door if the hinges are on the right-hand side. If they're on the left, the door is left-handed. Door knobs don’t factor into this test, though you’ll usually find them on the opposite side of the hinges.

Step 6 - Conduct a Handedness Test

Now, you get into the weeds of the terminology. You're going to figure out how the swing and handedness combine to tell you what kind of door you have.

Start by standing outside and close the door. For example, those testing a bedroom door will stand in the hallway facing the door.

Turn your back to the hinges and grab the knob with whichever hand doesn't have to reach across your body to grab it.

Then, open the door.

When you're using your right hand and don't have to move out of the way to open the door, you have a right-handed inswing door.

What if you had to step back while opening the door with your right hand? That means you have a right-handed outswing door.

If you used your left hand and had to step back, you have a left-handed outswing door.

If you didn't have to move while using your left hand, you've got a left-handed inswing door.

Always double check because the simplest mistake in door handing can lead to you buying the wrong door.

Find the Correct Door

You need to know your door's swing direction if you're buying a new door. You'll also need to know it when buying door levers. Your door's swing tells you which door handing you need, which is the direction a traditional door lever has to point when installed.

With our roots dating back to 1978, PINKYS pulls inspiration from the stunning creative style of our Los Angeles home.

Our goal is simple.

Create stunning architectural elements that create amazing opportunities for our customers. With an iron door from PINKYS you get more than a door. You gain a view and a connection to the world beyond your doorstep.

At PINKYS, we offer iron interior doors and exterior doors for any door swing direction. Whether you're looking an in swing, out swing, or pivot door, we have options for you. We even offer doors that swing 180 degrees.

We also offer plenty of attractive door hardware, meaning you can find the perfect door latches or door knob for your door with PINKYS.

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