Choosing a door for the house: types of coverage and characteristics

As the saying goes, "The theater begins with a hanger," and the house begins of course with the door. But we are not talking about the front door, but about choosing a door cover, which is better veneered or laminated?

Nowadays, the choice of doors is so huge and varied that it is immediately impossible to decide on the right option that suits your home. Practicality and functionality, as well as the beauty and comfort of the home, depend on the choice of the door. We will try to understand the main differences between veneered and laminated door coverings.

Veneered door coverings

Veneer is a wood material that is thin sheets of wood that are usually glued to wood panels. Veneer can be of three types, which is made in the following ways: peeled, planed, sawn. Veneer is processed in three ways and can be: natural (completely identical to natural wood); color (which is stained with certain tones); online or reconstruction method.

Production of veneered door coverings

Wood veneer is usually very narrow, so it is necessary to glue together the same wood in color, pattern and structure. Bonding is done using a special press. Pressing can be: hot, cold or membrane-vacuum.

The frame of the veneered door consists of a light hollow web or an entire solid wood. Before grinding, the cloth is pasted over, and then varnished. Varnish is necessary to protect against moisture and gloss.

Advantages of veneered door cover:

• Environmentally friendly material;
• If the door leaf is damaged, repairs are possible;
• Long service life;
• Low price;
• Veneered coating resembles solid wood;
• Less exposed to high humidity;
• High thermal insulation;
• High soundproofing;
• Big choice.

Cons of veneered door cover:

• The veneer darkens under the influence of constant sunlight;
• It is difficult to pick up two products that are identical in texture.

Laminated door

The frame of the laminated door is hollow inside, and the facing is made of artificial coating.

The advantages of a laminated door cover:

• Huge selection of colors;
• Not afraid of high humidity and temperature;
• They have increased strength;
• Not peculiar to fading in the sun;
• The laminate is easy to care for;
• Low cost.

Cons of laminated door cover:

• It is possible to peel off the laminated coating;
• There is no possibility of repair and restoration in case of damage;
• Monotonous design;
• Due to the impregnation with resins, the product is not environmentally friendly.

We will analyze what the main difference is between veneered and laminated door coverings:

1. The appearance of the door. The laminated coating is less exposed to sunlight, thereby being able to retain its original appearance for a long time;
2. Cost. Laminated door coverings are more accessible to the public due to the use of cheap synthetic materials;
3. Quality and reliability. This fact unfortunately depends on the conscience of the manufacturer;
4. Durability. Laminate is more wear resistant and less exposed to sunlight and physical factors. The veneer, in turn, is easily repairable;
5. Ease of care. Caring for a laminated floor is not difficult.

Having gathered all the pros and cons together, we can conclude that the choice of the door is based on the location: for the house is worth giving preference for veneered door cover, but for an office or enterprise a laminated door is perfect coating. It is important to observe the unity of style and interior.