Laminated doors: advantages and disadvantages

The most popular among Russian buyers use laminated doors. Among their main advantages can be identified a little weight, reliability and affordable cost. Laminated doors of economy class are perfect for both home and office space. For the production of such doors, wood-fiber and MDF boards are used. On top, they are covered with a laminate, which is a synthetic material. Manufacturing companies produce such a film in the widest range of colors. This means that it is not difficult to choose laminated interroom doors for kitchens, bedrooms and offices.

An obvious advantage of doors covered with a special film is their increased resistance to mechanical influences. They are not afraid of excessive moisture and deformation. Laminated doors can be safely installed in rooms with a high level of humidity, as well as in dry rooms. Unlike veneered doors, they are more resistant to abrasion. Even sharp claws of domestic animals can not cause them harm. This can not but rejoice. Such doors do not need special care. It is enough to wipe them with a damp cloth or sponge, without the use of cleaning agents.

Laminated doors are considered environmentally friendly. Therefore, they are often installed in hospitals, maternity hospitals and kindergartens. They do not release toxic substances into the air. Undoubtedly, synthetic resins are used in their production, but studies have shown that they are absolutely safe for human health.

Despite numerous advantages, laminated doors have certain drawbacks. They will be discussed below.

1) All models of such doors are standard and typical. Since the laminate is produced in the form of a smooth film, all the upholstered doors are very similar in texture and pattern.

2) You can not call the appearance of such doors presentable. Veneered and wooden models look much more solid and richer. And the doors from the laminate have a simple design without any frills and unnecessary decor elements.

3) The aesthetic disadvantages include the surface of the laminated door, which is too smooth to touch.

4) Despite the fact that such doors are capable of withstanding mechanical impact, any strong impact can greatly spoil their appearance. The chips and cracks are quite difficult to eliminate. Therefore, urgent replacement of doors is required, which implies repeated financial expenses.

5) The laminated film has poor adhesion to the substrate. Therefore, over time, it can begin to exfoliate. This means that the doors covered with laminate do not differ in durability and practicality.

6) If you do not expect any refinement from the interior of the apartment or office, then such doors will be a suitable option for you. They are easy to install and unpretentious to use. In addition, you buy them not "for centuries", and therefore, at any time you can replace the doors from the laminate to a more solid and presentable.

We hope that the information we have provided will allow you to make the right choice.