What are skin doors?
The door skins are made of high quality HDF, which ensured minimal moisture retention and bloating, as compared to MDF door skins. Compared to other types of doors, skin doors have near to zero defects and do not expand or contract as much, even in extreme climate conditions.
What is door skin made of?
Door Skin Hardwood Plywood is manufactured by using high end quality smooth painted grade veneer and made from sustainable Malaysia tropical mixed hardwood.
How thick is a door skin?
You apply a door skin to an interior door that is banged up, but still intact. It is usually 1/8″ thick, and comes in 80″ a length to match ordinary interior door height. The width is variable, to match your door width (i.e., 32″, 36″ etc). Get a skin to match the door’s dimensions (e.g. 80″ x 32″).
What is the difference between a door skin and a door shell?
A “door skin” is the outer metal layer only. A “door shell” includes both the outer skin and the door frame, and is shipped reassembled with the skin already welded and bonded to the door frame. Door skin and frame pieces are joined together to form a door shell.
Uses of Skin Doors?
HDF molded doors are a nice option for residential spaces and are widely appreciated for their smooth finishing, perfect carving, elegant designs and fine polishing. These doors are commonly known as skin doors and are laminated with HDF skins that add to their strength.
Scroll down to read some of the advantages of these doors.
- Aesthetic and highly durable
these doors are a well-match with most home designing ideas and can serve well to augment the aesthetics of your house. The simple and sleek design of these doors can impress every individual. Their efficient functionality combined with the practical design synchronizes perfectly. Skin doors are also highly durable and therefore an ideal choice for front doors. - Resistant to termites
Termites spoil wooden interior decorations over the period of time. But skin doors are resistant to termites, which results in a much longer lifespan, keeping its look and charm intact for years. These doors are also borer-proof and hence a nice choice for traditional homes. - Easy to clean and maintain
Cleaning is an important factor in maintaining the look of your doors. These HDF molded doors are designed in such a way that they can be easily cleaned using natural cleaners. A regular vacuum or a wet wipe are some easy ways to keep dirt away from your doors. So with no extra cost and much less effort, skin doors can retain its ever new look for many years. - Moisture proof
wooden doors are quite prone to moisture. For instance, if a wooden door is installed in your bathroom, it is immensely affected by the moisture content that results in excessive swelling of the wood. The moisture content in the air can also lead to the worn out look of the doors within years of its installation. However, such a situation is not experienced with this type of doors.5. Cost-effective
Skin doors possess a number of benefits and are still available in an affordable range. You don’t have to shed a hefty sum to install these doors in your house. Also, these doors are highly durable and can maintain their look and quality for many years.
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