Entrance Door
Entrance Doors
An entrance door generally includes any exterior door such as the front door or back door. There are many reasons for homeowners to decide that’s its time for a new exterior door, apart from it needing repair or re-painting. Reasons may include poor fitting, poor weather-stripping, unfashionable appearance, and poor state of repair. Regardless of why you are in the market for a new door, you should be happy to know that there are plenty of options to choose from.
In the past, there wasn’t much to choose from when it came to front doors and entranceway doors. The selection was very limited. Back then, most front doors were made from wood because wood is durable and attractive. Unfortunately, wood also requires a great deal of maintenance to ensure longevity. However, even with the maintenance, wood remains one of the most eye-catching options today.
Options have increased over the years with regards to entrance doors. The manufacturers that provide entrance doors recognize the consumer interest in having several attractive, energy efficient door options. The competition in this area continues to grow and with this competition comes even more improved designs to choose from. Metal, wood and fiberglass are the most common materials that entrance doors are now being made from.
Fiberglass doors, in particular, are one of the most energy efficient door options. With a polyurethane foam core, the insulation value of a fiberglass door can rise to that of five times that of wood. Fiberglass exterior doors reflect the beauty of wood while also being extremely energy efficient and easy to maintain in any climate; hot or cold. The color and grained finish are molded into the door so scratches are not very noticeable. Basically, fiberglass offers practicality and low maintenance as well as providing an aesthetically pleasing door.
Bottom line, exterior doors are important aspects of a home. They are usually decorative and wood is the most popular material although steel and fiberglass also have a lot to offer as well. Wood has its disadvantages in that it can warp overtime, its finishes deteriorate rapidly when exposed to weather, and it is not a good thermal insulator. However, most of these problems can be solved with the proper sealing and routine maintenance. If you are not interested in having to constantly maintain your door, consider fiberglass or steel as an alternative entry door option.
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Cast Solid 18.9″H Large Entrance Door Lock Set -#780AB $99.00 |
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Wireless Door Window Entry Entrance Security Magnet Alarm Alert Home Office $2.89 |
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Entry Alert Door Chime Visitor Detector Customer Entrance Alarm Motion Sensor $9.99 |
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Schlage F362 PLY 613 FLA Entrance Door Handleset Double Key Deadbolt Bronze $99.99 |
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Schlage Entrance Door Handleset Deadbolt F360 ADD 609 ACC RH Antique Brass $99.99 |
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Fiberglass Front Entrance Door w/ Sidelights RH – Brand New $899.00 |
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Yesquero Solid Wood Hurricane Entrance Door – Brand New $1,295.00 |
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Entrance Passage Brushed Nickel Lever Door Lock hardware RH handle 60mm bolt L1 $18.99 |
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Entrance Passage Brushed Nickel Lever Door Lock hardware RH handle 70mm bolt L1 $18.99 |
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Entrance Passage Brushed Nickel Lever Door Lock RH handle 2.4in bolt L1 $18.99 |
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Entrance Passage Brushed Nickel Lever Door Lock RH handle 2.8in bolt L1 $18.99 |
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Exterior interior ENTRANCE door THERMATRU showroom fiberglass wood $3,995.00 |
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Entrance Passage Brushed Nickel Lever Door Lock RH handle 2.8in bolt L1 $18.99 |
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Entrance Passage Brushed Nickel Lever Door Lock RH handle 2.4in bolt L1 $18.99 |
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Entrance Passage Brushed Nickel Lever Door Lock RH handle 70mm bolt L1 $18.99 |
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ENTRANCE LOCK DOOR HANDLE ~ KEY OUTSIDE, BUTTON INSIDE $14.89 |
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Entrance Passage Brushed Nickel Lever Door Lock RH handle 2.8in latch L1 $18.99 |
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Entrance Passage Brushed Nickel Lever Door Lock RH handle 2.4in latch L1 $18.99 |
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Entrance Passage Brushed Nickel Lever Door Lock RH handle 70mm latch L1 $18.99 |
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Complete Kwikset Door Entrance Handleset Kit Bronze Finish P/N 96870-005 NIB $89.99 |
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Entrance Entry Door Bell Motion Sensor Activate Chime $11.99 |
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NEW EMTEK MANHATTAN MORTISE ENTRANCE DOOR HANDLE SET $249.99 |
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NEW BALDWIN 85380.031 MORTISE NON-LACQUERED BRASS ENTRANCE HANDLE DOOR LOCK SET $299.99 |
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Entrance Door Handle Set – $450 retail Antique Brass $99.00 |
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Dark Oil Rubbed Bronze Handleset For Entrance Door LH $59.99 |
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Dark Oil Rubbed Bronze Handleset For Entrance Door RH $59.99 |
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Satin Nickel Handleset For Entrance Door 835 RH Lever $59.99 |
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Wrought Iron Doors, Entrance Door DD68004 $2,900.00 |
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Wrought Iron Doors, Entrance Door DD68004 $2,900.00 |
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ENTRANCE DOOR PULL HANDLES LONG STAINLESS STEEL 24 inch Or 36Inch SAME DAY SHIP $299.00 |
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ENTRANCE DOOR PULL HANDLES LONG STAINLESS STEEL 24 inch Or 36Inch SAME DAY SHIP $199.00 |
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Commercial Door Pull Style Handle Stainless Steel 36-48 Entrance / Gate $350.00 |
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Commercial Door Pull Style Handle Stainless Steel 36-48 Entrance / Gate $270.00 |
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Entrance Door Exterior Door 36″ x 80″ Solid Mahogany $800.00 |
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New Mahogany Entrance Door $450.00 |
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New Mahogany Triple Pane Entrance Door $450.00 |
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ENTRANCE DOOR PULL HANDLES 600 mm LONG STAINLESS STEEL $175.00 |
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ENTRANCE DOOR PULL / PUSH HANDLES 600 mm 24″ Inch LONG STAINLESS STEEL MODERN $175.00 |
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ENTRANCE DOOR PULL / PUSH HANDLES 900 mm 36″ Inch LONG STAINLESS STEEL MODERN $275.00 |
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Satin Nickel Handleset For Entrance Door 836 RH Lever $69.99 |
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Modern premium Door Handles Pull / Push Stainless Steel Entrance / Gate / Entry $175.00 |
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Modern premium Door Handles Pull / Push Stainless Steel Entrance / Gate / Entry $275.00 |
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24″ or 36″ Door Handles Pull / Push Stainless Steel Entrance / Gate / Entry /NEW $275.00 |
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24″ or 36″ Door Handles Pull / Push Stainless Steel Entrance / Gate / Entry /NEW $175.00 |
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ADJUSTABLE BACKSET ENTRANCE LOCK DOOR KNOB KIT $6.00 |
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IVES 620 WEATHER TITE LETTER BOX PLATE FOR ENTRANCE DOORS IN B10B FINISH LARGE $25.00 |
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Satin Nickel Handleset For Entrance Door Oval Knob $49.99 |
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COMPLETE STAIN KIT FIBERGLASS DOOR ENTRY ENTRANCE STAINING MAHOGANY $39.00 |
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4 pc Lot Schlage Entrance & Passage Way Door Handles $39.00 |
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Satin Nickel Egg Entrance DeadBolt Door Knob Handle $17.49 |
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Entrance Satin Nickel Oval Egg Knob Door Lock key lever $11.99 |
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NEW Schlage KEYED ENTRANCE DOOR LEVER Antique Pewter Finish LEFT HAND DOORS $27.50 |
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NEW Schlage KEYED ENTRANCE DOOR LEVER Antique Pewter Finish RIGHT HAND DOORS $27.50 |
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NEW Schlage KEYED ENTRANCE DOOR LEVER Antique Brass Finish $27.50 |
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Antique Brass Keyed Lock Entrance Door Lock Entry Lever Locks $11.70 |
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Keyed Lock Entrance Door Lock Entry Lever Locks $11.70 |
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Baldwin 5320.402.ENTR Madison Entrance Door Handleset $129.95 |
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Baldwin 5315.260.ENTR Entrance Front Door Lock Chrome $109.95 |
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Entrance Satin Chrome Grade 2 Commercial Door Lock $23.99 |
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Satin Nickel Dummy Handleset For Entrance Door Oval $44.99 |
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COPPER ON WOOD DOORS ON FRONT 3′ x 8′ ENTRANCE $2,950.00 |
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Entry Alert Door Chime Visitor Detector Customer Entrance Alarm Motion Sensor $9.99 |
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Entrance Elephant Face Brass Pull Door Handle Knob Set $29.99 |
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ADEL LA9 SATIN BIOMETRIC FINGERPRINT OUTSIDE ENTRANCE DOOR LOCK – LH LEFT HANDED $61.00 |
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Baldwin 5265.452.LENT Tahoe Lever Entrance Door Lock Se $55.00 |
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NEW S7C31 ANTIQUE NICKEL ENTRANCE DOOR LOCKSET DEADBOLT $19.95 |
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Dark Oil Rubbed Bronze Handleset For Entrance Door LH $59.99 |
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NEW IN BOX DEXTER SCHLAGE KEYED ENTRANCE DOOR KNOBS ! $14.95 |
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Entry Entrance Keyed Deadbolt Como Satin Nickel Door Locks lever Brushed Nickel $23.99 |
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Entry Entrance Keyed Deadbolt Como Satin Nickel Door Locks lever Brushed Nickel $23.99 |
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STERLING ENTRANCE DOOR LOCKSET – NEW $9.99 |
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Entrance Satin Nickel Oval Egg Knob Deadbolt Combo Door Lock key lever keyed $21.99 |
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Monitor Alert Alarm Chime Store Business Entrance Exit Portable Door Bell Sound $19.95 |
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Satin Nickel door Levers entrance privacy passage dummy single deadbolt double $13.99 |
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Satin Nickel door Levers entrance privacy passage dummy single deadbolt double $11.99 |
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Satin Nickel door Levers entrance privacy passage dummy single deadbolt double $10.99 |
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Satin Nickel door Levers entrance privacy passage dummy single deadbolt double $6.99 |
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Satin Nickel door Levers entrance privacy passage dummy single deadbolt double $6.99 |
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Satin Nickel door Levers entrance privacy passage dummy single deadbolt double $10.99 |
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Satin Nickel door Levers entrance privacy passage dummy single deadbolt double $11.99 |
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Satin Nickel door Levers entrance privacy passage dummy single deadbolt double $59.99 |
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Satin Nickel door Levers entrance privacy passage dummy single deadbolt double $59.99 |
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Satin Nickel door Levers entrance privacy passage dummy single deadbolt double $59.99 |
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Satin Nickel door Levers entrance privacy passage dummy single deadbolt double $59.99 |
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Entrance Door Cut Glass Insert $25.00 |
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Residential Deadbolt Entrance Door Lock Brass NEW 312PB $7.95 |
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Residential Double Deadbolt Entrance Door Lock Silver $7.95 |
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Hickory Hardware Entrance Door Dummy Lockset 71057-1078 $299.95 |
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Single Cylinder Rim Door Latch Lock Entrance K101 NEW $14.95 |
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Home Entrance Door Cylinder Tapered Ned Lock Brass Tone $14.55 |
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Key Entrance Door Lock Lever handle Stainless Steel $46.95 |
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Hickory Hardware Entrance Door Dummy Lockset 71057-1078 $299.95 |
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Store front Door Handles Pull / Push Stainless Steel Square Entrance / Gate $270.00 |
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Store front Door Handles Pull / Push Stainless Steel Square Entrance / Gate $350.00 |
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Store front Door Handles Pull / Push Stainless Steel Square Entrance / Gate $270.00 |
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Store front Door Handles Pull / Push Stainless Steel Square Entrance / Gate $350.00 |
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Modern premium Door Handles Pull / Push Stainless Steel Square Entrance / Gate $270.00 |
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Modern premium Door Handles Pull / Push Stainless Steel Square Entrance / Gate $350.00 |
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Commercial Door Pull Style Handle Stainless Steel 24-36-48 Entrance / Gate $350.00 |
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Commercial Door Pull Style Handle Stainless Steel 24-36-48 Entrance / Gate $270.00 |
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Coaster Storage Entry Way Console Table/Hall Table, Brown Finish $143.53 Dimension: 38″L x 14.5″W x 31.625″H Finish: Brown Material: Wood Traditional Brown Finish Storage Entry Way Console Table / Hall Table. Hall table crafted from solid wood and veneer construction. Features 2-Door Cabinet for storage. Some Assembly required…. |
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Lock & Lock 7.6 Cup Rectangular Storage $7.99 Combined traditional elegance with contemporary styling for bath/bedroom doors. Turnbutton locking inside; lever with emergency release opening outside. 1-1/4″ Crossbore; 1″ Edge Bore. Cut pin for adjustable 2-3/8″ to 2-3/4″ backset, and 2″ x 1″ face plate. door thickness 1-3/8″ to 1-3/4″. 5″L lever, Bed & Bath Lock Set Lever Left or Right Handed is one of many top quality items in our locks depar… |
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Cherry Finish Wood Shoe Storage Rack Organizer $52.07 The Small Cherry Shoe Rack from Coaster is great for the front entry way. The shoe rack is constructed from select hardwoods and veneers with a cherry finish. It is usually in stock and ships to you at no additional charge.Dimensions:Shoe Rack (Coaster Model 900619) 30W x 11″D x 18″H”… |
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Tormis: Casting a spell… $8.99 … |
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The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan $20.98 … |
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In Through the Out Door $10.75 … |
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Standers Handybar $24.95 Standers Car Swivel Cushion… |
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VIP Stage Door Entrance $4.25 This VIP Stage Door Entrance isa perfect door cover decoration for your Awards Night or Hollywood Party. It’ll make your guests feel like true VIPs! Sixe: 30″ x 5″ All-weather use 1 door cover per package … |
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Door Window and Shower Track Cleaning Bristle Brushes (Set of 2) $7.97 For sliding doors, windows, showers & more! Easily deep clean those areas that get really dirty–like the tracks of your sliding doors, windows and shower doors. Cleverly angled bristle brushes attack and remove soap scum, mold and dirt build-up. Set of 2 includes a 10″ x 2″ angled brush and a 8″ x 4.5″ wide brush…. |
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1 call surface mount master w/ door release $86.99 1 call surface mount master w/ door release… |
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