If you are planning to replace the interior and exterior doors of your house then the first thing that may come to your mind is how will you determine the quality of your wooden door.
As your doors are there to provide your house with security and privacy they therefore should be made with the best quality materials.
If you are choosing a wooden front door then you should know how to check the quality of your door because if they are not made with good quality materials then it will compromise your home’s security.
Therefore it is important that you buy your doors from a professional door manufacturer as they will have experienced craftsmen who manufacture the best quality wooden doors.
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If you are unsure of how to determine the quality of your wooden door don’t worry, in this blog post, we will walk you through a complete guide to help you identify the quality of your doors.
Tips To Check If The Door Is Hollow Or Solid
Here are some ways in which you can determine if your wooden door is made from good quality material or not.
Test The Doors Weight
The first thing you should do to determine the quality of your door is test how easy it is to lift the door.
If the door is not hung then it will be easy to check its weight but if the door has been already attached then you can swing it open and closed and can test the inertia of the door.
Doors that are hollow will be easy to lift and swing while doors that have a solid core will be more difficult to lift and swing.
So if your wooden door requires minimal effort to swing or lift then it is a hollow core door but if the door requires more effort to swing or lift then it is a solid core door.
Check The Door Paneling
Another easy way to determine if your wooden door is made with good material is by examining the panelling of your door.
If there is panelling on your door then it will help you find out whether it is a solid core or hollow core door.
Hollow doors usually have faux panels and by closely examining the panels of your door you can easily spot if they are faux panels or not.
If the panels of your doors are detailed and real then your door is made from good quality materials.
Examine The Door’s Finish
By closely inspecting the finish of your door you can also determine if the door is hollow or solid. Hollow doors are not often stained by the door manufacturers.
So, if your wooden door is stained then it is more likely that your door is made from quality material and has a solid core.
But if your wooden door is painted then it is a hollow core door and you should look for another door.
Consider The Price Of The Door
Hollow core doors are usually cheaper than solid core wooden doors. Solid core doors are made with the best quality materials and hence are usually a little more pricey. But it is better to pay a little more than to buy a hollow-core wooden door for your house.
The price of the door will also depend on other factors such as the location and the manufacturer.
So it is better that you talk to the salesperson as he/she will give you an idea of the price points of different door cores.
Solid core doors are expensive because they are more durable and provide better insulation and security to your house.
So it is up to you if you want to buy a cheaper door and compromise on the security of your house or buy a little more expensive door and protect your house.
Final Word
The aforementioned tips will help you determine the quality of your wooden door. But it is better that you buy your doors from an authentic door manufacturer to avoid the chances of being scammed with low-quality doors.
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