Elite Custom Door Buying Guide
Your Step-by-Step Guide to purchase your Perfect Iron Door
Investing in an iron door is more than choosing an entry—it's about defining the character of your home. At Elite Custom Door, we craft premium wrought iron doors that combine strength, elegance, and customization. Whether you're a homeowner, designer, or builder, this buying guide will walk you through everything you need to know to make the right choice.
Step 1. Determine Your Door Design
Start by confirming which door you are going to make:
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Decorative Wrought Iron Doors:
Featuring hand-forged designs with detailed iron scrollwork, these iron doors will create a stunning entryway while providing superior strength and weather resistance.
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Modern Iron French Door:
Bringing a sleek, contemporary look to any space while offering strength, security, and style. Designed with clean lines and large glass panels, they maximize natural light and create an open, airy feel.
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Sleek Iron Pivot Door:
Offering a bold, modern entryway with seamless design and effortless function. Featuring a pivot hinge system, these doors create a dramatic look with smooth operation, while the strong iron frame ensures lasting durability and security.
Step 2. Confirm your Door Type and Size
Every elite custom door is made to order, so you will have full control over the size and other door specifications.
- Scroll down to the first option on the product page to view the available single and double door sizes, then select the size you need. If your size is not listed, please contact us at info@elitecustomdoor.com for a free quote.
- If you’d like to add sidelights next to the door, please select the sidelight option and choose the appropriate sizes.
- If you’d like to add a transom above the door, please select the desired transom shape. The cost will be provided once you share the transom size with us.
Step 3. Customize your door by selecting the door specifications before adding the item to the cart.
- Jamb Size: Select the correct jamb size for your door. For both door size and jamb size, you can refer to our size guide .
- Door Color: The most popular colors are matte black and oil-rubbed bronze. Please select your preferred color for your door. Custom colors are also available upon request. Check the door colors.
- Glass Type: Double pane tempered is the basic opiton as well as the default option. You can add the low E coating which will help reduce the heat transfer. Customer from FL may consider the triple pane impact-resistant glass for hurricane protecting.
- Glass Finish: Select the glass finish that you like for your door. For more information, pls review the glass finish.
- Door Top: The door top is important for the door design, and we offer the different design option. Choose the one you like.
- Door Swing Direction: Please select the swing direction based on your usage preference. For double doors, both panels can be opened once you designate one panel as the main active door. The other panel will remain inactive and can be secured with flush bolts.
- Door Handle Set: We offer a variety of handle sets for you to choose from. If you plan to use your own handle set, please contact us. We will need you to send it to us so we can test it on the door to ensure a perfect fit. Please note that this will also incur an additional $150 operation fee.
- Bug Proofing Screens: You can add screens to decorative iron doors. The screens attach between the iron frame and glass window using magnets. Please note that since the glass on iron French doors and iron pivot doors is fixed, screens cannot be added to these door types.
Step 4. View your cart before checkout
Step 5. Check out and payment
Click "check out" to submit your order.
Fill in your name and correct shipping address.
We accept most major credit cards as well as PayPal. For PayPal payments, no registration is required—you can simply log in and complete your purchase securely.
Once payment is made, your will receive an order confirmation email. And then we will process your order accordingly.
The drawing will be sent in 24 hours for approval before starting production for you.
Lead Times & Delivery
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Typical delivery time: 98-112 working days upon drawing approval, depending on customization
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Shipped securely in a wooden crate to prevent damage
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We offer curbside delivery and free shipment, but if you need white-glove service, pls let us know and we will check the additional cost for you.
6. Installation & Warranty
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We recommend using a professional installer experienced with iron doors. All our doors are pre-hung and easy to install. We will send you an installation guide after the door is finished.
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All Elite Custom Doors come with a warranty covering the structure and finish.
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Our team is available for post-sale support if you or your contractor have questions.
Contact us if you need any further assistance. We’re happy to guide you through the process from idea to installation.
📧 Email us: info@elitecustomdoor.com