Key Features Built For Commercial Door Schedules
Commercial projects succeed when openings are specified correctly and arrive jobsite-ready. These features focus on durability, code coordination, and procurement efficiency for contractors and distributors.
SDI Level 1-3 Configurations
Commercial projects fail when doors are underbuilt for the opening. Euwoo offers SDI Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 configurations so you can specify the right balance of durability, weight, and cost for each location. Level 1 is a practical fit for low-frequency interior openings, while Level 2 covers most corridors and everyday tenant improvements. For high-abuse areas like loading routes, schools, and hospitals, Level 3 adds heavier skins and reinforcement.
Coordinated Door, Frame, and Hardware Packages
Ordering doors, frames, and hardware from separate sources often creates tolerance issues and missed handoffs. As a commercial steel door supplier focused on B2B projects, Euwoo can deliver coordinated packages with preps aligned to your chosen lock, closer, hinges, and exit devices. This reduces field drilling, improves consistency across openings, and helps installers keep labor predictable.
Fire-Rated and Smoke-Control Ready Options
Many commercial buildings require corridor and stair openings to meet fire and life-safety codes. We offer steel door systems that can be configured as fire-rated assemblies, including options up to 3 hours where required. Our team reviews your rating requirements and application to propose a build that supports labeled configurations and jobsite inspection.
Finish and Corrosion Protection Choices
Finishes affect both the look and lifecycle cost of a commercial building steel door. For office and retail environments, we provide a smooth factory primer ready for field paint, or durable powder-coat colors. For humid, coastal, or wash-down areas, galvanized skins and corrosion-resistant prep options help reduce rusting around edges and hardware cutouts.
Vision Lites, Louvers, and Access Control Preparation
A modern office steel door often needs to do more than swing and latch. Euwoo supports vision lite cutouts for safety sightlines, conference-room visibility, and code-driven glazing requirements, plus louver options for mechanical closets and IT rooms. For controlled areas, we can prepare doors for access control systems, including electrified lock preps and raceways.
Acoustic and Thermal Core Options
Noise and temperature control are common pain points in commercial interiors. By selecting the right core and perimeter sealing strategy, our doors can improve acoustic privacy for executive offices, meeting rooms, and healthcare consultation spaces, while also helping limit air transfer between conditioned and unconditioned zones.
Quick-Ship and Technical Support
Project schedules rarely wait for long lead times. Euwoo maintains a quick-ship program for common sizes and standard configurations. When the job requires non-standard dimensions or special preps, our engineering support keeps the process moving with clear shop drawings, cut sheets, and packaging instructions.
Applications
Commercial openings vary by traffic, security, and code requirements. These are common scenarios where steel door systems provide long lifecycle value.
Office Tenant Improvements
Steel doors for corridors and suite entries that stay aligned and latch cleanly over years of use. Vision lites improve safety at intersections.
Retail Back-of-House
Durable doors for stockrooms and receiving areas that resist dents from hand trucks and support security hardware.
Stairwells & Egress Routes
Code-compliant openings for stair enclosures and shaft applications with proper rating, gasketing, and hardware.
Institutional Spaces
Schools, clinics, and public buildings need openings that handle constant use and frequent cleaning with minimal maintenance.
Specifications (Typical Ranges)
Specifications vary by duty level, code requirements, and hardware set. Use this as a starting point, then share your door schedule for exact details.
Door Leaf
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Door type | Flush hollow metal steel door |
| Duty level | SDI Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 |
| Thickness | 1-3/4 in typical |
| Face sheet gauge | 20 ga (light), 18 ga (standard), 16 ga (heavy) |
| Core options | Honeycomb, polystyrene, polyurethane, mineral core |
| Edge options | Beveled, square, radius |
| Finish | Primer for field paint; powder coat available |
Frames
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frame type | Knock-down (KD) or fully welded |
| Frame gauge | 16 ga typical; 14 ga heavy-duty |
| Anchorage | Stud, masonry, concrete, or renovation anchors |
Hardware Prep and Reinforcement
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Lock prep | Cylindrical, mortise, electrified options |
| Exit devices | Rim or vertical rod configurations |
| Hinges | Butt hinge prep; continuous hinge prep available |
| Closers | Surface closer reinforcements and prep locations |
Typical specifications can align with ANSI/SDI A250 series references. Final compliance depends on project requirements and local codes.
Material and Finish Options
Select materials and finishes based on the opening environment, desired appearance, and maintenance expectations.
Steel Options
Cold-Rolled Steel
Best for: Standard interior commercial applications
Common choice for cost-effective commercial openings with factory primer.
Galvanized Steel
Best for: Humid, coastal, or wash-down conditions
Reduces corrosion risk around edges, seams, and hardware cutouts.
Stainless Steel Skin
Best for: High-humidity or hygiene-focused environments
Consider when corrosion resistance and frequent cleaning are priorities.
Core Options
Honeycomb Core
Lightweight and economical for lower-duty interior openings.
Polystyrene Core
Improved insulation for comfort-focused interiors.
Polyurethane Core
Enhanced insulation and stiffness for thermal performance.
Mineral Core
Higher mass for rated and acoustic needs.
Finish Options
Certifications, Standards, and Compliance Support
Commercial openings are often reviewed against standards and code-driven requirements. We focus on documentation and configuration guidance.
ISO 9001 Quality Management
Process control and quality consistency across manufacturing.
ANSI/SDI A250 Series
Common performance and construction references for steel doors.
Fire-Rated Configuration Support
Rated assemblies aligned with inspection requirements.
CE and International Documentation
Multi-region project support where applicable.
Typical Documentation
- Shop drawings and opening schedules
- Hardware prep coordination notes
- Labeling and packaging guidance
- Rated opening notes when specified
Customization Options for Commercial Projects
Commercial schedules are rarely one-size-fits-all. Customize construction, prep, and finish to match each opening's requirements.
Sizes & Handing
Standard and non-standard widths and heights, left/right handing, and swing direction.
Duty Level
SDI Level 1-3, face gauge, edge style, seam style, and reinforcement packages.
Core Selection
Honeycomb, insulated foam, or mineral core based on performance needs.
Vision Lites & Louvers
Lite size and type, glazing requirements, and louver options for airflow.
Hardware Prep
Prep for locks, exit devices, closers, hinges, and electrified hardware.
Finish & Packaging
Primer or powder coat; labeling and protective packaging options.
Ordering Workflow
Share door schedule
Confirm duty & hardware
Review shop drawings
Finalize finish & labels
Production & QC
Steel Door Systems vs Common Alternatives
Use this comparison to select the right door material for each opening. Many projects use a mix based on abuse risk, aesthetics, and budget.
| Option | Best For | Strengths | Trade-Offs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollow Metal Steel | Corridors, back-of-house, institutional | Durable, repairable, wide hardware compatibility | More coordination for high-visibility entrances |
| Solid-Core Wood | Aesthetic interior offices | Warm appearance, easy refinish | Less dent resistance for heavy traffic |
| Aluminum | Storefronts, light-duty exterior | Corrosion resistance, lighter weight | Different hardware ecosystem |
| Fiberglass/Composite | Moisture-prone areas | Corrosion resistance, stable in humid conditions | Commercial duty options vary |
SDI Level Selection Guide
Low-frequency interior openings
Cost-effective where abuse risk is lowMost commercial corridors
Balanced durability and valueHigh-traffic or high-abuse areas
Improved dent resistanceInstallation Guidance (Contractor-Focused)
Proper installation protects door performance and reduces punch-list issues. Always follow local codes and manufacturer instructions.
Confirm Opening Conditions
Verify rough opening dimensions, plumb/level, wall construction type, and frame throat selection.
Set and Anchor Frames
Use anchors appropriate to wall type. Shim for plumb and square, secure at hinge and strike areas.
Maintain Clearances
Check consistent reveals at head and jambs. Confirm floor conditions match threshold selections.
Install Hardware
Use specified hardware set. Follow manufacturer templates and torque guidance.
Final Adjustments
Adjust closers, verify latch engagement, document deviations, keep touch-up guidance.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Setting frames out of plumb or out of square
- Field drilling without confirming hardware set list
- Modifying rated openings without approval
Frequently Asked Questions
Start with the opening location and expected abuse. Level 1 for low-frequency interior doors, Level 2 for most corridors and tenant entries, Level 3 for high-traffic or high-abuse areas. Map each opening to traffic, security, and code requirements.
Gauges are selected based on duty level and denting risk. Lighter gauge for low-traffic interiors, heavier gauge for corridors and service routes. Tie gauge selection to SDI performance level and hardware being applied.
Yes, fire-rated configurations are available. A compliant fire opening is a system: door leaf, frame profile, core type, edge details, gasketing, and hardware must all match. Share your rating requirement and hardware schedule.
We supply door slabs, frames, or complete prehung assemblies. Prehung sets save labor on new construction because door, frame, and hinging are aligned at the factory.
Yes. We align door and frame preps to your schedule, including cylindrical/mortise locks, exit devices, closers, hinges, and electrified hardware. Provide hardware set list for prep coordination.
Standard sizes and common configurations can often be supplied through quick-ship programs. Made-to-order doors with special dimensions or complex preps take longer. Share your target ship date and we'll propose a mix of quick-ship and customized builds.
Get a Quote and Submittal Support
Send your door schedule, target rating requirements, and hardware set list. We'll recommend the right SDI levels, confirm prep details, and provide a clear submittal package.
- Fast quote based on your door schedule
- SDI level recommendations by opening type
- Hardware prep coordination and shop drawings
