What kind of wooden doors are there?

Doors are an essential part of any home, with the huge amount of doors, it is hard to narrow down which type of doors would be ideal.

We will be focusing on wooden doors in particular in this article. The types of wooden doors, the various pros and cons of each as well as their uses. We will go through them one by one so that you can have a better understanding of which door is the most suitable for you.

Why wood?

Before we go in depth with the different types of wooden doors, we must first ask ourselves why wooden doors specifically? 

There are many unique properties of wooden doors that make them standouts compared to doors made of other materials. 

They can be summarized as such:

Durability 

Sound insulation 

Temperature insulation 

Looks/Aesthetics 

Durability 

Wood doors are fairly durable. They are able to endure years of prolonged usage without breaking. They are also able to maintain their beautiful finishes overtime. The longevity for wooden doors speaks for itself seeing as it is still the go to option for interior room doors.

Sound insulation 

Wooden doors are one of the best ways to make a room soundproof, especially solid wood doors, as they are so dense. It is hard for sound to penetrate such a thick coating of wood.

Temperature insulation

Wooden doors are energy efficient. They provide ample temperature insulation and can thus keep a room warm or cold as needed. 

Looks/Aesthetics 

It’s undeniable that the looks of a wooden door is a big selling point. Nothing can quite replicate the look and feel of a wooden door. The wooden door is just a timeless classic, one gets nostalgic simply looking at it especially in a sea of contemporary door designs. 

Types of Wooden Door

Classic Wooden Door

Classic Wooden Door is exactly what you would think of when you imagine a wooden door. Along with having all the benefits of a wooden door as described earlier, classic wooden doors come in many designs and can be easily painted to various different colors.

These doors are typically implemented in bedrooms.

A thing to note about the classic wooden door is the two options you have, solid wood classic wooden door and hollow core classic wooden door,

Solid Wood Doors

Solid wood doors are made of solid wood, this makes solid wood doors stronger and more durable. They also have great sound insulation due to their thick and full construction.

A thing to note about solid wood doors is that they will warp in moist conditions, making them not suitable for bathroom doors.

Hollow Core Doors

Hollow core doors are made by combining thin layers of wood with cardboard or plastic core. Due to this they are lightweight and lack the impressive sound insinuating qualities of a solid wood door.

A main selling point for hollow core doors is their affordability. They are easily the cheapest option for wooden doors and as such are budget friendly alternatives to other types of wooden doors.

Laminate Wooden Door

Laminate Wooden Doors are another good alternative to solid wood doors. Laminated doors can replicate the look and feel of a solid wood door for a more economical price. Click here

As the name would imply, laminate doors feature a layer of lamination. Laminated doors gain a few new benefits because of it.

Laminated doors can have a large variety of finishes providing homeowners with more options in terms of aesthetics. 

Laminated doors are scratch and stain resistant, they are also moisture and heat resistant. This ensures that laminated doors will keep a pristine appearance even after years of use. They are also really easy to maintain.

Some specially designed laminate doors even have antibacterial properties, making them a great choice for places with high traffic or for families who want an added layer of protection. 

Laminate doors, being moisture resistant, can also be used as bathroom doors.

A thing to note however is that solid wood doors are still stronger and the finish of the laminate door might not be a true facsimile to the wood grain texture seen in solid wood doors.

We hope you learned something new and helpful about wooden doors. With the many different types of wooden doors, it is important to pick the one that suits your needs the best.

Contact Skyland Door today for a quotation. We will work with you to make a door that is uniquely yours.