Adding French patio doors to your home can boost its elegance, luxury, and natural light, but there may be more options available for you to consider than you might expect.
For this door style to work in a home, homeowners must carefully weigh their options and consider various factors, from their budget to colors to insulation, size, and others. Shopping online for French-style patio doors with Seconds & Surplus is the best way to learn about the many attractive colors, styles, finishes, and materials available.
What Are French Patio Doors?
French-style patio doors are simply hinged doors that open to one side or the other. They can be single or double-panel door units, depending on the style of the space and the preference of the homeowner.
These doors originated in France and have become a popular alternative to the traditional sliding glass patio doors in many parts of the world.
Why Choose French-Hinged Patio Doors?
French doors are designed to create a certain flow from the interior of a home to the outdoors. As such, true French doors almost always open outward.
People sometimes favor glass doors with window panes (or faux panes) from top to bottom, which allows natural light to filter into the room. These doors are also very versatile in their design.
French Patio Doors: Options for Sizes, Materials, and Colors
When it comes to size, French-style patio doors are similar to standard hinged doors. The most common heights are 6’8” and 8’. Width can vary greatly, with the most common dimensions being 2’8” or 3’ for single doors. Double-door units are typically 5’–6’ wide.
Most of the French patio doors on the market today are made of fiberglass, as this material doesn't shrink or swell and isn’t susceptible to insect damage, corrosion, bowing, or cracking. Other common materials include steel and wood.
Seconds & Surplus carries the largest selection of discount French doors online and in our DFW warehouses to help you find the perfect patio doors for sale.
Most of our French doors come in a basic white finish to allow homeowners to repaint their doors in a color of their choosing. Many are also available in primed white or simply primed for quick recoloring.
Shop For Discount French Doors Online or In-Store
Buy online today and we’ll ship your order directly to you. Alternatively, you can pick up your doors at one of our DFW-area warehouse locations. You’re also welcome to stop by one of our locations to browse our collection of affordable French doors in person.
We look forward to making your home a little more inviting!
