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Answers to Questions About Restaurant Kitchen Doors
Commercial restaurant kitchen doors range in price depending on the material, style and configuration.
How Do I Measure for a Restaurant Swinging Door?
All door sizes listed should list the "Finished Opening". In other words, the door you select should fit inside the door size listed(finished opening size). Click here on How to Measure for Your New Restaurant Door
What type of door is best for a restaurant kitchen?
The best restaurant kitchen door depends on your opening dimensions, traffic volume, equipment, and preferred appearance. TUFFBUILT offers Pro Tuff 2 single commercial swing doors and Pro Tuff 2 double doors which feature ⅞-inch-thick door panels with a 1/2" interior welded steel frame and is designed for high-volume commercial traffic. The Ruff Tuff 2 single heavy-duty doors and Ruff Tuff 2 double doors feature 1⅛-inch-thick panels and a 3/4" interior welded steel frame and is intended for demanding, heavy-duty applications. You should consider both types of door systems capable of handling high-volume constant traffic, carts, and equipment in your facility. Both systems feature heavy-duty stainless steel door hardware for long life.
Should I order a single or double restaurant kitchen door?
A single-panel door is designed for an opening suited to one panel with generally lighter people traffic, while a double-panel system uses two panels to provide a wider passage for carts and people. Measure the finished opening and consider the width of carts, racks and equipment moving through it before ordering.
Are restaurant doors available in stainless steel?
Yes. TUFFBUILT offers brushed #304 Solid stainless steel door systems in single- and double-panel configurations. Optional impact protection and stainless steel frames are available for applicable configurations.
Do restaurant kitchen doors have windows?
Pro Tuff 2 single doors and Pro Tuff 2 double doors and Ruff Tuff 2 single and Ruff Tuff 2 double doors feature polycarbonate shatter proof vision panels to help employees see approaching traffic. Standard window dimensions and optional larger configurations vary by model. Review the specifications for the product you are considering.
Here are some questions you should consider before looking for a Restaurant Kitchen Door System
Your Traffic and Usage Type and Choosing the Right Door for your Restaurant or Facility
• What kind of traffic passes through? Is it strictly light staff foot traffic (e.g., a lighter-duty Pro Tuff style) or heavy cart, rack, and equipment traffic (e.g., a heavy-duty Ruff Tuff II or PE-Series swing door)?
• How many times will the door open per day? High-volume commercial kitchens require heavy-duty impact-resistant panels and commercial-grade pivots or spring hinges that won't sag or drift over time.
• Do you need single-action or double-action (two-way) swinging? Two-way swinging doors allow staff to pass through hands-free from either direction.
Material and Durability
• Material matters when you consider the longevity of the doors. While aluminum doors offer a lower cost, the aluminum structure has a tendency to bend and dent easily while a door with internal steel structure won't warp, dent or bend.
• Do you need impact plates? Adding stainless steel or ABS impact plates protects the lower portion of the door from cart bumpers and foot kicks. By adding impact panels, the structure of the door(s) are improved with strength and durability adding to the life of the doors.
Hinges
Considerably one of the most important and necessary components of your door system. TUFFBUILT Doors use only the highest quality hinge systems for the most durable and wear resistant abuse. The use a solid steel components and hardware assist in maintaining an uninterrupted, easy and consistent traffic flow.
Safety and Visibility
• Do you need vision/window panels? TUFFBUILT Doors use a shatterproof clear polycarbonate windows which let staff see incoming traffic to prevent collisions between the kitchen and dining areas.
Noise Deterrence
•All TUFFBUILT Doors have an interior insulation barrier limiting the amount of noise coming from a busy kitchen. Gasket door seals are available and aid to help block loud kitchen clatter and stop hot air or cooking odors from drifting into the dining room?
Can I order custom-size restaurant kitchen doors?
Custom sizing may is available on our Pro Tuff 2 and Ruff Tuff 2 models. Provide the finished opening dimensions, preferred door type, and any frame or impact-panel requirements when requesting a custom quote. Toll free 855-883-3284 ( 855-TUFFBUILT ).
How do I get help choosing the right commercial kitchen door?
Contact TUFFBUILT Doors at 855-883-3284 or 855-TUFFBUILT, or email customerservice@tuffbuiltdoors.com. Have your opening dimensions and details about your daily traffic ready so you can receive more relevant product guidance.