RESOURCES
Buying guides for fire-rated and commercial door projects
Find practical information on fire ratings, door schedules, frames, hardware, product selection and export packing.
Start with These Guides
Use these guides to prepare specifications and the information needed for a quotation.
How to choose a steel door
Fire door standards
Door schedule checklist
FAQ before requesting a quote
What should I send for a quote?
Door schedule, drawings, opening size, rating, frame type, quantity, finish and hardware needs.
Can Bastion review mixed door packages?
Yes. Send fire-rated, hollow metal, wood fire and specialty door requirements together.
Do I need complete drawings?
No. A preliminary list is enough to start, then details can be clarified.
Want help preparing a door schedule?
Use the quote form and include whatever drawings or lists you already have.
PURCHASING GUIDES
Fire door and commercial door purchasing articles
Practical articles for contractors, distributors and procurement teams preparing door schedules, comparing suppliers and checking compliance details.
Acoustic Doors and STC Ratings for Hotels, Schools and Offices
Learn how to specify acoustic door assemblies by STC or OITC, including seals, glazing, thresholds, wall construction and installation checks.
Read guideFire-Rated Door Louvers: When They Are Allowed and What to Specify
Understand fire-rated door louver limitations, listings, location, glazing conflicts and HVAC coordination.
Read guideThresholds, Gasketing and Weather Seals for Exterior Steel Doors
Specify thresholds, perimeter gasketing, sweeps and weather seals for exterior steel doors without creating access or latching problems.
Read guideADA Door Requirements: Clear Width, Thresholds and Hardware
Review ADA door clear width, maneuvering space, thresholds, operable hardware, closing speed and opening force.
Read guideAccess Control Door Hardware Coordination Checklist
Coordinate electrified locks, strikes, power transfers, request-to-exit devices, fire alarm interfaces and egress before fabrication.
Read guideCommercial Door Hinges: Ball-Bearing, Continuous and Heavy-Duty Options
Compare ball-bearing butt hinges, continuous hinges and heavy-duty pivots for commercial steel doors.
Read guideDoor Closer Selection: Size, Mounting and Opening Force
Select a commercial door closer by leaf size, weight, wind, seals, mounting space, accessibility and fire-door requirements.
Read guidePanic Hardware vs Fire Exit Hardware: What Is the Difference?
Learn the difference between panic hardware and fire exit hardware and how ratings, dogging, labels and egress affect selection.
Read guideSteel Door Installation Tolerances and Common Field Problems
A field guide to steel door installation tolerances, frame alignment, hinge shimming, floor levels and latching problems.
Read guideMasonry vs Drywall Door Frames: Anchors, Profiles and Installation Sequence
Compare masonry and drywall hollow metal frames by profile, anchors, rough opening and installation sequence.
Read guideShould Hollow Metal Door Frames Be Grouted?
Learn when hollow metal frame grouting may be required, why drywall and masonry conditions differ, and what to confirm before grout placement.
Read guideKnock-Down vs Welded Hollow Metal Frames: Which Should You Specify?
Compare knock-down and welded hollow metal frames for shipping, wall sequence, installation, appearance and field tolerances.
Read guidePRODUCT & ORDER INFORMATION
Product, Factory and Order Information
Check available product documents, factory information, door applications, export packing methods and quotation requirements.
Check available fire-door certificates and product documents for the door types in your enquiry.
02Trade Shows & Company UpdatesSee product displays, trade-show activity and recent factory and shipment updates.
03Door ApplicationsSee door options for hospitals, schools, hotels, factories, warehouses and cleanrooms.
04Factory & ProductionSee door-leaf and frame production, hardware cut-outs, finishing, inspection and packing.
05Export PackingSee how door leaves, frames and hardware are grouped, labeled and packed for container shipment.
06Request a QuotationSend a door schedule, BOQ or drawings with opening sizes, wall thickness, fire ratings and hardware requirements.
Bastion Door Product Catalog
Review fire-rated steel doors, steel frames, hotel wood fire doors and interior veneered door options in the 2026 product catalog.