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.
Factory and Warehouse Door Packages: Frames, Hardware and Fire Rating
A factory and warehouse door package guide covering opening types, frames, hardware, fire ratings, finishes, schedules and export delivery.
Read guideFire Door Ratings Explained for Overseas Buyers
A practical guide to fire door ratings, standards, labels, frames, glazing and hardware information for overseas project buyers.
Read guideCommercial Door Frame Types: What to Confirm Before Ordering
A commercial door frame guide covering drywall and masonry frames, wall thickness, profiles, anchors, hardware and fire-rating coordination.
Read guideVision Panels and Glazing in Fire Rated Door Projects
A project guide to vision panels and glazing in fire-rated doors, covering glass type, size, location, retention and documentation.
Read guideHow to Compare Fire Door Suppliers from China
A structured checklist for comparing Chinese fire door suppliers by evidence, engineering control, hardware coordination, production records and delivery planning.
Read guideExport Packing Checklist for Door Projects
An export packing checklist for project doors, frames, glazing, hardware, labels, loading records and site receiving preparation.
Read guideLead-Lined X-Ray Doors: What Buyers Need to Know
A buyer guide to lead-lined X-ray doors covering shielding thickness, frames, viewing windows, hardware and installation interfaces.
Read guideBulletproof Door and Window Specification Checklist for Buyers
A practical procurement checklist covering ballistic level, openings, frames, glazing, hardware, documentation, finishes and delivery details.
Read guideFire Rated Steel Doors: What Project Buyers Should Confirm Before Quotation
A quotation checklist for fire-rated steel doors covering standards, frames, hardware, glazing, documentation, finishes and project schedules.
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.