Homeliness is what every person strives for. At the same time, interior doors allow not only to keep warm, but also give a feeling of security, isolation of one’s own space. That is why their choice should be treated extremely responsibly. For a long time, veneered doors have occupied a special place in the building materials market. What is it, the features of choice and care you will learn further.
What is veneer?
The material presented is nothing more than a thin wood layer. That is, it is natural. Get it in several ways: sawing a log, peeling it or planing. Moreover, almost any tree species is suitable for processing. Naturally, the better the veneer, the more expensive it will cost.
Different types of presented material differ in texture and pattern. If you want to install veneered doors (what it is, we will consider further), then a huge number of options will be presented to your attention both in texture, in drawing, and even in color.
Varieties of veneers
It should be noted that the cost of this material depends on its type. There are several types of veneers:
- Sliced. It is produced on special machines that remove a thin skin from a log. In this case, the workpiece must pass through the electric planer along.
- Sawn. It is considered the most expensive, as it has very good strength. Each lamella is obtained by sawing logs into thin strips.
- Shelled. The log in the machine in this case rotates in a horizontal plane. The knives of the plane remain motionless.
Veneered doors (what it is, you guessed it) can be made using non-natural materials, or substitutes. The most common is eco-veneer. It is made of plastic containing many layers. It is able to imitate the wood structure. In addition, this material can retain a beautiful appearance and resistance to mechanical stress (damage) for a long time. Reconstructed veneer is a natural product. It is made from peeled material. However, it is impossible to discern in it the texture of a particular tree species. There is also laminate, which is considered a synthetic product.
Such materials have a low cost, although they are not always financially more profitable than natural veneers.
Material benefits
Veneered doors (what it is, you already knew) have the following advantages:
1. Lightweight construction. This makes them somewhat easier to use, install or replace.
2. Low moisture absorption, so they will not lose their shape, warp. You can use such designs even in bathhouses.
3. Good durability. Despite the fact that interior veneered doors are made mainly of soft wood, they can withstand mechanical shocks or loads.
4. Affordable cost. It is because of this that veneered doors are very popular in private construction.
However, such constructions cannot be considered a panacea. After all, they too may not always suit you.
Product disadvantages
Now consider the disadvantages of the design:
- The inability to verify the quality of the assembly and components of the product. That is, you can’t find out what exactly they sell to you under veneer. Low-quality veneered doors will quickly lose their shape and fall apart.
- Lower durability in comparison with the designs made of the massif.
- Despite the fact that veneer is a natural material, it will not look as good as real solid wood.
- Identical templates that do not allow to make such a design for an individual order.
These shortcomings are not so significant if the base of the box, covered with veneer, is a real tree, not chipboard. Therefore, choosing interior veneered doors, you need to be extremely careful.
What is a laminated door?
Such designs can also often be found in stores. Such a canvas is different in that it is empty inside. Its surface for giving the doors a marketable appearance is covered with a laminating film. It helps to create the appearance of a natural appearance. Such designs are most often monophonic.
Naturally, the presented products have certain advantages and disadvantages, which are important to consider before making a purchase. Otherwise, you can throw money away, and in return get a very low-quality thing.
Advantages of the laminate, its difference from veneer
Among the advantages of the material can be called the ease of the final design, resistance to moisture. Despite the fact that such doors are almost always plain, you can decorate them yourself. In addition, they are much easier to care for.
Many buyers ask which doors are better - veneered or laminated. There is no definite answer. Here you need to consider the differences between these designs and look for those qualities that will satisfy you as much as possible.
For example, the cost of a laminate is lower than that of a veneer. You can wash it by any means. However, interior veneered doors have a much larger assortment of patterns and textures. The latter are more durable. In addition, the laminated structure, if damage and chips appeared on it, can no longer be repaired. If the veneered products are strong enough in the assembly, the second type of structure can easily fall apart under the influence of a large load.
If the presented types of products are made with high quality, then both of them will be reliable and durable. Otherwise, it is the laminated structure that is inferior in strength. In any case, veneer is a natural, environmentally friendly material that is welcomed in every home.
How to choose the right product?
This question determines not only the comfort in your home, but also the cost savings. Veneered interior doors should be bought, guided by the following criteria:
1. Pay attention to the surface texture. If it is repeated in several door options, then perhaps such a design is covered with artificial veneer.
2. The quality of the veneer planting in the area of the ends of the canvas. If it can be picked up with a fingernail, then most likely such a product is not of high quality.
3. The integrity of the surface. It should not have any damage, scratches or cracks.
4. The door leaf should not have a distinct smell of “chemistry”. He will not disappear the next day.
5. The quality of the varnish. The substance must cover the surface with a uniform, integral film.
Good veneered doors can only be purchased in a store with a spotless reputation and good reviews. Do not buy such designs on the market or at non-certified points of sale.
Care Features
No matter how expensive and beautiful the product may be, it must be protected. Proper care will extend the life of your doors. Observe the following rules for using the design:
- During cleaning, try to discard any detergents that could damage the varnish.
- Before installing the door should get used to room temperature, so it is better to bring it into the house 7 days before the proposed installation.
- Appeared small scratches can be eliminated with a transparent or tinted varnish, as well as wax furniture polish.
- If you want to paint the canvas, then it must be prepared for the procedure, that is, all irregularities, dents or other damage must be primed.
As you can see, veneered doors, reviews of which are almost always positive, will help you create coziness in the house, decorate your interior. Naturally, they should be correctly selected, installed and periodically maintained. Subject to all the rules of use, such doors will last for more than a dozen years.