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.
Export Packing for Door Projects: How to Reduce Delivery Risk
A practical traffic keyword guide for export door packing, covering project use, quotation details, supplier checks and what to send before ordering.
Read guideHotel Doors and Apartment Doors: Repeated Room Package Guide
A practical traffic keyword guide for hotel doors, covering project use, quotation details, supplier checks and what to send before ordering.
Read guideWooden Fire Doors for Hotels, Apartments and Interior Corridors
A practical traffic keyword guide for wooden fire doors, covering project use, quotation details, supplier checks and what to send before ordering.
Read guideHospital Doors: What Buyers Should Confirm Before Ordering
A practical traffic keyword guide for hospital doors, covering project use, quotation details, supplier checks and what to send before ordering.
Read guideCleanroom Doors for Pharmaceutical and Laboratory Facilities
A practical traffic keyword guide for cleanroom doors, covering project use, quotation details, supplier checks and what to send before ordering.
Read guideSchool Doors and Classroom Doors: Safety, Durability and Fire Rating
A practical traffic keyword guide for school doors, covering project use, quotation details, supplier checks and what to send before ordering.
Read guideLead-Lined Doors for X-Ray and Radiation Shielding Rooms
A practical traffic keyword guide for lead-lined doors, covering project use, quotation details, supplier checks and what to send before ordering.
Read guideBulletproof Doors and Windows for Commercial Security Projects
A practical traffic keyword guide for bulletproof doors, covering project use, quotation details, supplier checks and what to send before ordering.
Read guideCommercial Door Frames: What to Confirm Before Production
A practical traffic keyword guide for door frames, covering project use, quotation details, supplier checks and what to send before ordering.
Read guideFire Rated Doors: A Practical Buying Guide for Commercial Projects
A practical traffic keyword guide for fire rated doors, covering project use, quotation details, supplier checks and what to send before ordering.
Read guideFire Rated Steel Doors for Contractors: Specification and Quote Checklist
A practical traffic keyword guide for fire rated steel doors, covering project use, quotation details, supplier checks and what to send before…
Read guideHollow Metal Doors: When to Use Them in Commercial and Industrial Buildings
A practical traffic keyword guide for hollow metal doors, covering project use, quotation details, supplier checks and what to send before ordering.
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.