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 solid wooden door vs decorative veneer door, just doors!

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Awakened_Angel
post May 1 2011, 04:56 PM

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QUOTE(Skydrop @ Apr 29 2011, 05:11 PM)
Hi all

Anybody know what is the difference between these 2 types of doors in terms of durability, safety, price etc?  I was told solid wood doors may crack if expose to rain and sunshine making decorative veneer doors more preferable.  Is this true.

Any inputs are welcomed.
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Solid door could last long if you apply protective coating paints onto it....

e.g for Nippon

1)undercoat(white)
2) 2ply of 9000 gloss enamal(any colour)

or
varnish to show wood grain
timberfinish any shade(2ply)
timberfinish(clear single ply)

paints of any reputable brand at equivalent quality will do...

choose reputable brand like nippon, PAR, Jotun or ICI....

choose premium grade series paint instead of economy. Indicator... 5.0L should range between 100-130... not 40-60

with this as decorative, you can have decorative + durability + safety....

good luck

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