Decorative panels and linings will allow you to update the appearance of the door, make it elegant and harmoniously fit into the interior. Such an element of decor has the status of an auxiliary, which allows you to make a real work of art out of an ordinary door. This is a fairly low-cost way to quickly update familiar and already boring elements.
Decorative panels for doors can be made of pressed wood-fiber boards (MDF), the finish of which can be from a wide variety of materials, such as wood veneer, panel, PVC film and plastic. Each of them is used in specific conditions, therefore, has its own characteristics, as well as advantages and disadvantages.
MDF decorative panels are moisture resistant, which allows them to be used to decorate doors leading to rooms with high humidity. In addition, their production is considered more environmentally friendly and less costly.
Decorative panels made of plastic represent polymers of various configurations in their structure, as a result of which they can have different properties. On this type of finish, you can apply any pattern to give expressiveness or to mask the space of the door. Technologically, plastic is applied to the outer surface of the web, which significantly increases the door's resistance to wear and aging.
Plastic is an artificial material with an aesthetic appearance, special strength and durability.
Decorative veneer panels shake with natural patterns. A similar coating is applied to the doors of the elite class, as they have an expensive, presentable and exclusive look.
Decorative panels with a PVC film finish are a polyvinyl chloride coating applied to MDF boards. Like plastic, PVC film has many positive qualities, such as high mechanical resistance, increased moisture resistance, and it can withstand various weather conditions, including sudden changes in temperature. It is not subject to burnout, even in direct sunlight.
The panel, which is also used to cover decorative door panels, is a less expensive analogue of veneered panels. The production technology of these linings is similar, therefore, the technological and operational characteristics will be close to the characteristics of natural wood veneer.
Currently, the most popular, relevant and sought-after is the coating of decorative panels from vandal-proof plastic. This option will be an excellent solution for those who have shy pets or small children at home. The anti-vandal coating, performed by means of a special lamination of MDF boards, has not only an increased level of impact resistance and scratch resistance, but also an especially high heat resistance.
There are two types of decorative panels made of anti-vandal plastic: for indoor and outdoor use. The former have an exceptionally smooth design, while the latter can be decorated with various textures or moldings.