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.
Commercial 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 guideHollow Metal Door Core Types: Honeycomb, Polystyrene and Steel-Stiffened
Compare honeycomb, polystyrene, polyurethane, steel-stiffened and temperature-rise cores for hollow metal doors.
Read guideSteel Door Gauge Thickness: 14, 16, 18 and 20 Gauge Explained
Understand steel door gauge thickness, the SDI decimal references for 14, 16, 18 and 20 gauge, and what to specify for commercial…
Read guideSmoke Door vs Fire Door: Ratings, Seals and Hardware Differences
Compare smoke doors and fire doors by performance objective, labels, seals, closing, latching and hardware coordination.
Read guideFire Door Gaps and Clearances: How to Review Head, Jamb and Bottom Gaps
Learn how to review fire door gaps at the head, jambs, meeting edges and bottom using consistent measurements and the approved assembly…
Read guideFire Door Inspection Checklist: What to Check Before an AHJ Visit
Use this fire door inspection checklist to review labels, clearances, hardware, glazing, closing, latching and field modifications before an AHJ visit.
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.