Steel-Look vs. Real Steel Internal Doors | Comparing Popular Door Types

Choosing between steel-look internal doors and real steel options can depend on various factors, such as your personal preferences, cost and installation and delivery times. Steel-look doors can look just as good as real steel without the hefty weight and higher price, providing you with an industrial look for your home.

Our Heritage internal doors all deliver that unique art-deco look without compromising on cost and practicality, making them the ideal choice for separating spaces in your home.

What are the Main Differences Between Steel-Look and Real Steel Internal Doors?

Our Heritage steel-look internal door collection, also known as "AluSpace, features a range of different styles, such as bifold doors, sliding doors and French doors. You can browse the full collection here.

Our smallest internal French doors (1.2m x 2.08m) cost just £1,609. You can browse our full collection of internal French doors here.

What are the Pros and Cons of Steel-Look Internal Doors When Compared to Real Steel Doors?

Both real steel and steel-look internal doors have their benefits and pitfalls, and it is essential to consider both before making your final choice.

Real steel internal doors are the best choice if you are looking for ultimate durability and strength. Steel is incredibly strong and is highly recommended for larger structures that hold more weight. Real steel doors also provide ultra-slim sightlines for a sleeker look, presenting unfiltered luxury that will stand out in any home.

On the other hand, real steel internal doors can be quite expensive due to the more bespoke craftsmanship and heavier materials that go into creating them. Due to their custom design, they can often take longer to craft and deliver than other door options, and their heavy weight requires strong structural support.

Steel-look internal doors, made from aluminium here at Vufold, have a significantly lower cost than real steel doors, and are much lighter, making them easier to transport and install. As they are made from aluminium, they are resistant to rust and corrosion, and can often lead to faster delivery times when compared to custom steel doors.

Are Steel Look Internal Doors Suitable for Modern Homes?

Yes, steel-look internal Heritage doors are the perfect choice for modern homes, but they also have the versatility to fit in with traditional homes too. Their slim, powder-coated frames along with large panes create a clean, minimalist profile, ideal for open plan layouts and adding a touch of modern elegance to any home.

Heritage internal doors are ideal for separating rooms and keeping sounds and smells separate from room to room. Stylish internal doors can also improve the price of your house if you choose to sell in the future, especially if they are part of an extension.

You can browse our full collection of Heritage doors here.

Our steel-look internal sliding doors come in various different sizes and finishes to suit your space. Browse our full collection of Heritage sliding doors here.

What Should I Consider When Deciding Between Steel-Look and Real Steel Internal Doors?

Factors to consider when choosing between steel-look and real steel doors includes:

• Cost: if you don’t have a large budget, then aluminium internal doors are your best choice. Our internal Heritage French, sliding and single doors are competitively priced and highly customisable, with each door designed to suit your preferences.

• Space available: the type of door you choose can be influenced by the wall space you have in your home. No matter whether you choose real steel or steel-look internal doors, this is the most important factor to consider.

• Weight: real steel internal doors are much heavier than aluminium steel-look options, and need reinforced framing and professional installation.

• Aesthetics and personal preference: steel-look doors mimic steel incredibly well, but may look different up close when compared to real steel. However, our Heritage doors present slim sightlines and that industrial feel that steel doors present for less price.

• Installation: steel-look internal doors are much easier to fit than real steel doors, and have much lower upkeep too. Our doors at Vufold can be installed by someone who is DIY-savvy rather than paying for professional installation.

Our internal Heritage steel-look doors can be customised to suit your needs, ensuring you get the best doors for your space. Enquire here, or discover more about out Heritage internal doors today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are real steel internal doors worth the extra cost?

This can depend on where your priorities lie. If you value authentic steel aesthetics and the unmatched durability and longevity that real steel provides, then it may be worth the extra cost. Aluminium steel-look doors are almost identical to real steel, are highly customisable, and come at much lower prices.

Which is more durable, real steel or steel-look internal doors?

Real steel tends to be more durable than steel-look doors, which is why opting for aluminium steel-look doors is your best option for a durable, wear-resistant internal doors that won't break the bank.

How does the maintenance of steel-look doors compare to real steel doors?

Aluminium steel-look doors need very little maintenance to keep looking their best, whereas real steel doors need more work to stop rust, regular checks for scratches and dents, and regular (or yearly) touch ups with paint. Our Heritage internal doors are powder-coated, enhacning their durability and lack of need for maintenance.

How do steel-look doors and real steel internal doors differ in design options?

This can differ based on the manufacturer. However, real-steel doors may take longer to configure, but are more suited to unique spaces and openings. Aluminium steel-look doors are highly customisable and won't take as long to design and get installed into your home.

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