Vault Doors for Vault Rooms, Panic Rooms & Fallout Shelters

When you’re shopping for a vault door, the most important thing to consider is the door’s primary purpose. Do you want to protect against fire? Are you creating a strong hold for firearms? Will the room serve as a panic room? Will the room be a sanctuary in the event of an apocalyptic event?

Vault doors come with different fire ratings and security features. Generally speaking, you want a vault door that’s at least ½-inch thick. That being said, the thicker the door, the more fire resistant it tends to be. For those worried about fire resistance, a thicker door with more fireboard offers a higher fire rating.

The door thickness and gauge of steel is also important for burglary protection and personal safety. The locking bolts on vault doors are another key consideration. Locking bolts should extend into both the door and the vault’s walls.

Can I Install a Vault Door in an Existing Doorway

Yes. A vault door can be added to an existing doorway. In most instances, installing a vault door in an existing home requires some upgrades to the home’s structure. Why? Because to create a vault room and support a vault door installation, your wall will need to be structurally sound enough for the weight.

Where Should My Vault Room Be Located?

Generally speaking, vault rooms are located on the ground floor of a home. In many instances, this is the basement. For those homes that are built into hillsides, placing the vault room against the hillside is a natural way to add an extra layer of protection.

Can You Install My Vault Door?

Yes. We offer full delivery and installation for vault doors. Vault doors are extremely heavy and difficult to move. Incorrectly installing them makes your vault room vulnerable. It can also cause your door to perform improperly, which may be dangerous.

How Do I Know If a Vault Door Will Fit?

We’re happy to help! Give us a call at 888-404-7233. We’ll need the specs for your space. Then our in-house design team can help you determine which vault doors will fit your vault room. Need help designing your vault room? We can do that too!

Where Can You Find the Best Vault Doors for Sale in Seattle?

There are a handful of places from which you can buy a Seattle vault door. Costco sells vault doors. Lowes sells vault doors. We’ve even seen vault doors listed on Etsy! And while we’re undoubtedly biased, we believe the best place to buy a vault door is from someone who can handle the delivery, installation, and maintenance.

These doors are massive and weigh a ton. They need to be handled with expertise to ensure they’re installed correctly so they function properly.