Hi,

My existing bedroom and bathroom doors are normal wooden door (plywood, if I'm not mistaken. Original from developer).

Am thinking of changing them to aluminium doors. For this, they only need to dismantle the doors or need to remove the existing door frame too?

My main concern is :
1) Cost
2) Durability
3) Ease of installation (no hacking if possible)

Can't decide if aluminium (either folding or swing type) or wooden door is better. Any feedback are welcomed.

Thanks!

Bedroom - Plywood with wood frame is just fine. I don't see the need to change this.

Bathroom - Nowadays developers install plastic doors with aluminum hinges. Plywood will get rot. To change to aluminum, the frame normally will not be removed but slim aluminum frame will be screwed onto the existing frame. The other thing you will see is the (for folding door) the bottom side will have guide rail which can be annoying to step on

For full swing aluminum door I think the contractor will use the existing frame, be it wood or galvanized metal

I believe the folding type (which is more modern look plenty of pattern on vinyl panel choice) cost around RM400+ including installation and it should take less than an hour to install. They are pre-made in shop normally.

Maybe you want to check out my thread on bedroom doors.

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3130450

im following this thread coz am thinking to replace the doors for my toilets.. i think it got soaked with water so now the door got mould on it

any ideas how much a normal door costs?

rm200 to rm250 include installation

plywood door

1. cost definitely more expensive than plywood door

2. aluminium last longer (unless for folding type)

3. installation easy for swing type just need correct measurements

for me, i just go with wooden door, maybe change the paint or install a wallpaper

Thank you magnesium
since the old one was plywood and became mouldy, what are better choices for bathroom door?

plastic door swing type

Thanks all for the replies!

I'm thinking of changing the bedroom plywood doors too coz the side is peeling.. I've asked my contractor to paint them for now, and will think if need to change later on. Budget burst already

If you know how to takecare the plywood door, it can last freaking long.

My 3 toilet and room door is still a plywood original from developer. It is 20yrs old.

bedroom and toilet door wor ? need that door like safe box ?

Depends. Some toilet is small and water splash to the door each time you shower. Imagine you have many people in house sharing the same toilet.

Just replace the plywood yourself.

or mod it to be like those fast food stores follow oversea standards, their doors got stainless steel edge framing.

My toilet is very small.

Shower is just beside the door.

Wah, so factory look.

Ugly la.

i am sure it beats rotting plywood door and also protecting it from repeat rot in the future

It can't.

Unless you seal it properly.

I see before. But instead of stainless steel, they use aluminium. The color dull and very ugly.

Overtime, inside become rod. Not seal properly and the water retain inside.

Then the paint has sealed the wood well, by chance. Yes. proper painting will make wood lasted forever

aiyoh just seal the wood before u slip in the frame le.
anyway the ones i saw in restaurant is stainless steel frame not aluminium. which is a dull silver.