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The Bluetooth-enabled Schlage Sense lock from Allegion Canada Inc. A PR IL 2016 | 33 Doors Nadiger. Painting or staining pre-finished doors is a huge trend, as is aluminum; it offers users the ability to powder coat in whatever colour or glaze they choose, from satin textures, to bronze tints, to wood-grain powder coat options, all resulting in a door that's vir- tually maintenance free. "The options are really end- less," says Reynolds. Brushed metallic finishes have the edge as modern styles continue to be popular, but traditional wood- grain finishes still have a firm hold on the market. And a wide range of colour options and low-maintenance finishes mean homeowners can have the best of both worlds: a high-tech, custom, easy-to-care for door with a traditional look. Satin nickel hardware is a bestseller, but matte black is the hot finish for 2016, particularly as other fixtures and finishes go dark throughout the home. "Black locks can be suited with sinks or other fixtures," says Kelly. And now you can explore your style without sac- rificing sustainability. Even doors designed with the environment in mind now offer consumers the opportunity to personalize. EuroLine Windows Inc.'s 4700-series ThermoPlus door system meets strin- gent Passive House requirements, but is also avail- able in plenty of style options; the French tilt and glide systems, for example, are available in widths of up to 16 feet and in nearly 100 acrylic finishes, including brushed metallics, wood-grains and solid colours. F O R WA R D T H I N K I N G As leaders in its sector, Toronto-based Bildtec's main focus is to provide design solutions to the building indus- try. As a result, Bildtec has partnered with Effebiquattro – one of Europe's leading door manufacturers – to bring innovative Interior Suite Door systems to the Canadian market. These door systems are the product of years of design, research and development, and complement both contemporary and traditional interiors. Hidden hinges, telescopic frames and acoustic seals are just a few of the features that set these doors apart. All doors feature exceptional sound absorbency and magnetic locks to ensure superior silent soft clo- sure. When adapted to Bildtec's SCG pocket door sys- tems, the door becomes the perfect solution to address today's small space and retrofit markets. Just recently, Page + Steele/IBI Group designed the O2 Maisonettes condo project in Toronto to specifically feature Bildtec's interior suite doors in each unit. I T ' S E L E C T R I C For the commercial sector, there's a growing trend towards electronics that is driving significant indus- try change. Integrated-access control systems enhance the security and simplicity of building management. "Today, more commercial door hardware is manufac- tured and sold with an electrical interface connection than not, which means our people have had to adapt to this as customers are looking for a 'turnkey' solution involving design, specification, supply, install and ser- vice over the life of the building or facility," says Longhi. "The biggest thing for homeowners is the move- ment towards electronics," agrees Kelly. "We've seen a huge increase in customers acceptance of electronic locks." To accommodate the demand, Allegion carries an expanded assortment of electronic options, includ- ing the Bluetooth-enabled Schlage Sense lock. With personalized style and a constantly innovating market, it seems like today's doors may just do it all. A