Captured Panel Partitions
Design with Captured Panel DoorsElevate your restroom aesthetics with captured panel doors, offering timeless, mission-style appeal for your commercial restroom space.
What are Captured Panel Doors?
Captured panel doors feature inserts secured within a stile and rail frame, creating a distinctive, layered look. This construction method allows for diverse material combinations, resulting in doors that are visually striking and structurally sound.
Compatible Materials
Materials
Captured panel doors are available in various high-quality materials, each offering unique benefits for different commercial restroom environments.
Compatible Mounting Styles
Mounting StylesCaptured panel doors can be integrated with multiple mounting styles, providing flexibility in design and installation for diverse commercial restroom layouts.
Headrail Braced
Floor mounted pilasters with overhead aluminum bracing for stability.
Floor to Ceiling
Pilasters secured at the floor and ceiling with minimal visible hardware.
European
Pilasters with overhead headrail and floor pedestals blend style and strength.
Ceiling Hung
Pilasters attached solely to the ceiling offer open floor space and a clean look.
Floor Mount
Partition pilasters are anchored to the floor only, resulting in low-profile elegance.
Considerations When Using Captured Panel Doors
Explore the key features and considerations of captured panel doors to determine their suitability for your commercial restroom project.
FeaturesDesign Flexibility
Combine different materials and patterns for inserts and frames, creating unique, customized looks that complement any commercial restroom design.
Custom Sizing
Available with optional mid-rails for larger doors, these partitions can be customized to specific dimensions, allowing for unique spaces that maximize functionality and visual appeal.
Insert Options
Inserts can be up to 5/8″ thick and weigh up to 40 lbs. Actual limits depend on the material. This allows for a range of material choices and design options.
Historical Authenticity
Also known as “Mission Style” or “Craftsman Style” doors, captured panel designs can lend a sense of historical authenticity to your space, perfect for period-inspired or traditional interiors.
Moisture Resistance
Compact laminate captured panel doors are suitable for wet areas, giving greater design freedom in high-moisture environments.
Traffic
While versatile, captured panel doors may not be ideal for very high-traffic areas, depending on the chosen materials and design.
How to Specify Ironwood
Follow our easy three-step process to start using Captured Panel in your design:
The Process- 1
Go to the Configurator
Our configurator will help guide your choices of material, mounting style, door option, hardware, etc. to specify your toilet partitions.
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Generate Your Specification
Once you have made your selections, the configurator will generate a spec and other helpful resources for you.
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Contact Us With Any Questions
Call us at 360-965-6590 or email us at specs@ironwood-mfg.com.
Deeper Dive & Resources
Discover detailed information about captured panel doors to make informed decisions for your commercial restroom design.
Captured panel doors utilize stile and rail construction, with inserts typically made of the same material as the frame. The insert is secured within a mortise machined into the stiles and rails.
Inserts can weigh up to 40 lbs.
Compact laminate inserts can be up to 1/2″ thick. Plastic laminate or wood veneer inserts can be up to 5/8″ thick. Thinner inserts are also available – consult with Ironwood Manufacturing about your specific needs.
When designing with captured panel doors, keep in mind:
- Combining dissimilar materials may require special consideration due to varying expansion and contraction rates
- Consult with Ironwood Manufacturing experts before specifying unusual material combinations to ensure compatibility and longevity
- Opaque acrylic or glass inserts are discussed on the door lite page
Captured Panel doors offer numerous design possibilities:
- Multiple inserts within a single door (with one or more midrails)
- Insert patterns which differ from the frame pattern
- Combination with moldings for a more decorative look
- “Barn X” design option for a rustic appeal
- Beadboard inserts for a classic, textured appearance
Frequently Asked Questions
Are captured panel doors suitable for high-moisture environments?
Only captured panel doors made with compact laminate (inserts and frames) are appropriate for wet areas. Other materials may not withstand high-moisture environments as effectively.
Can I incorporate custom designs or patterns into the captured panel insert?
Absolutely! Captured panel doors offer great flexibility for custom designs. You can use materials like engraved or patterned laminates or custom wood veneers to create unique looks.
Are high pressure laminate or wood veneer captured panel doors suitable for high-traffic restrooms?
While captured panel doors offer unique aesthetic appeal, high pressure laminate and wood veneer captured panel doors may not be ideal for extremely high-traffic areas. For such environments, consider compact laminate captured panel doors, which offer increased durability (and moisture resistance).
How do captured panel doors compare to standard partition doors in terms of cost?
Captured panel doors have a higher cost than flat panel doors due to their unique construction and materials. However, captured panel doors offer superior aesthetics and provide long-term value for distinctive commercial restroom designs.
Note that captured panel doors have a lower cost then louvered, door lite, or applied molding doors. This makes captured panel doors and attractive value engineering option when a design calls for something more than the flat panel door style.
Can I use different materials for the insert and the frame?
Yes, you can use different materials for the insert and frame. However, it’s important to consider the expansion and contraction rates of the chosen materials. Consult with Ironwood Manufacturing for guidance on compatible combinations.
If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, feel free to reach out to us directly and we’ll be happy to assist you!
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