Finishing interior doors: choose for yourself

Interior door trim is selected according to various parameters. This is the width of the opening and finishing material.

Our article will be devoted to this topic. Before you buy the material you should look at the photos and decide on the material.

There is an opportunity and take advantage of the video. Here you can see the process of finishing. Finishing materials can be divided into natural and synthetic. From this will depend on the price and quality of the entire product.

Wood for interior doors

This is a noble material that is used quite often. This surface fits easily in almost any interior. And there is the possibility of installing their own hands, which significantly reduces the cost of construction.

Material Features

Let's consider the features of this product, which can attract consumers:

• In this type of decoration there are many different options. The ability to use materials for expensive types of wood, and maybe someone would prefer a light maple. There are many options for retail textures;

Caution: If you prefer to use veneer as a finish, then give preference to elements that are covered with polyurethane varnish. Such a design can be installed even in rooms with high traffic. The product will be durable.

• Such finishing of sliding interior doors can also be carried out, only you need to take into account some of the details of the placement of this design.. Do not make a mount on the surface, which is under direct sunlight. Also avoid use in places with high humidity. Otherwise, it can tightly exfoliate and deform.

Fan line veneer

This material completely copies a natural cut of a tree.

Used in the manufacture of only the best and high-quality varieties of veneer:

• Determined as a pronounced wood structure;
• For the production of used fast-growing varieties of wood;
• Apply a uniform, high-quality pattern in which a uniform color. This does not change the shape of the picture;

Note: When choosing this type of finish, its structure should also be considered, it is porous. As a result, more glue is used. Compared with natural elements.

Materials of synthetic origin

Nowadays, there are many purely synthetic materials. Which copy natural.

In some cases, their use is more practical. On the surface, a relief coating is sometimes used, which is made by bonding multi-layer formations.

These materials have greater durability and increased wear resistance. Less susceptible to high humidity.

PVC panels

This film, which practically does not respond to high humidity. It can be applied without problems in the bathroom.

In retail there are a large number of colors and shades, you can choose any decor for interior doors.

Caution: Chloride is used in the production of the material. Therefore, this product can not be completely environmentally friendly. It should not be installed in direct sunlight.

Eco-finish

So:

• This film completely imitates the structure of wood.
• It can be performed and relief pattern, which is done in several layers;
• Finishing such material is performed by almost all manufacturers of the CIS. Its price is not high, so it is in increasing demand;
• The cost of the material is much lower than natural veneer;
• No swelling at high humidity;
• It is quite difficult to damage it mechanically, which significantly increases the service life;
• The largest color range, which significantly distinguishes it from other types of finishes.

Laminate

This is a fairly common type of cladding, which is used for budget options:

• It tolerates direct sunlight and is easy to maintain;
• Perfectly transfers mechanical loads;
• There is a significant drawback; in case of mechanical damage you will not repair the surface. It is smooth and quite visible defects.

Enameled or painted

Do-it-yourself interior door trim is pretty simple. Before buying paint (see. Paint for doors: choose and do painting) should be read instructions for its use.

Various dyes can be used for this type of finish:

• Nitrocrack. Such dyes have high resistance and durability. There are a large number of colors and shades. However, before choosing, it is worth knowing that this material is distinguished by rather high toxicity. When applying such a coating, it is not recommended to be indoors until it is completely dry;
• Alkyd enamel. This is a fairly durable material that can be produced in various colors and shades. However, it should be borne in mind that after applying a rather pungent odor is released, which can last for several days;
• Acrylic enamel. The price of this coverage is slightly higher than the previous ones. Odorless. This material does not differ in durability, after coating it should be varnished, this will prolong its service life, but this coating is absolutely safe for human health.

MDF

This coverage has recently come into our lives.

It has its advantages:

• Such a finish is not susceptible to wet environments. Therefore, it can be installed in the bathroom;
• Ease of care. Different colors and durability of the material attract owners.

Note: Do not place it in direct sunlight. Before ordering items, make careful measurements, otherwise the manufacturer will not accept them back and this will increase costs.

A more difficult option is the sliding interior doors, it is a little more difficult to make the right choice. It is necessary to take into account the greater volume and weight of the structure.

On this topic on our site you can find a detailed article and do the work completely with your own hands. Also, the work cannot be completed until the work on the opening is completed. The lining of the door itself will depend on its shape, configuration and finish.

How to finish the opening for sliding doors is described in detail on our pages. A sliding door is just a separate topic that requires more in-depth analysis.