I'm looking into what interior doors can be installed flush to drywall -- without needing moulding to finish the frame. I see this mostly in commercial applications, and am seeing it more in modern residential. We'd love advice on what doors can be installed this way, what framing and finishing techniques are used. We are interested in aluminum door frames, only because we've not seen it in wood door frames.

Are there any interior door companies you recommend for modern doors? Any in the US? I've found one in the UK, another in Italy...

Many thanks!

Previously diane duffey wrote:

I'm looking into what interior doors can be installed flush to drywall -- without needing moulding to finish the frame. I see this mostly in commercial applications, and am seeing it more in modern residential. We'd love advice on what doors can be installed this way, what framing and finishing techniques are used. We are interested in aluminum door frames, only because we've not seen it in wood door frames.

Are there any interior door companies you recommend for modern doors? Any in the US? I've found one in the UK, another in Italy...

Many thanks!

I like Mohawk's flush doors for my projects: http://www.mohawkdoors.com/2006SpecPDF/2006SpecPages.aspx , see the Architectural Series.  Choose a solid core door, you'll be much happier with the weight and feel of it.  I live in Maine and they're readily available through my lumberyard.  They purchase through A.W. Hastings / Brosco, I believe they're a nationawide distributor.  As for the hardware, a very basic pivot hinge like a Stanley extra heavy pivot is my default, http://www.hardwaresource.com/Store_ViewProducts.asp?Cat=515 .  Not a lot of flash here, basic and affordable ($39 pr.)  If you have cash to burn, I consider Rixson's pivot sets among the best for this type of application.  You don't need a frame of any sort really, we typically rough out the opening, return the sheetrock at the jambs and head and depending on the hardware you end up with (latchset / ballcatch / rare earth magnets) you may need a stop (to keep the door from swinging beyond 90).  You can fashion all of these items that would normally comprise a prehung door frame out of finished lumber, poplar, rock maple, your choice.  Good luck...

For my house I purchased pre-hung interior doors (simple, solid flat-panel Jeld-wen doors in birch) that were intended for 2 x 4 framing.  However, all of my interior walls were framed with 2 x 6, which meant the doors were slightly undersized, thereby giving me room to put in sheetrock returns.  However, admittedly, it was rather painful to get the sheetrock returns to look decent against the wood door jamb- lots of mesh tape and spackle involved.

I'm a Project Manager for Rimadesio Boston (Italian glass door manufacturer). There are many frame options for flush or near flush door frames.

I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post this information but I'm just trying to help out!

http://www.rimadesioboston.com

Thanks so much Ryan. These do look lovely. I'll give you a call.