What does the price of timber doors depend on?

The price range of different models of internal timber doors is considerable. Faced with the decision to buy the right doors for their home, many customers feel confused, because they do not know what such large differences in price result from. If you are wondering why some timber doors are more expensive than others, be sure to read today’s post. From it you will learn what factors influence the final price of internal timber doors and why it is not worth economising on them.

Why is it worth deciding on internal timber doors?

Many models of internal doors are available on the market, differing from one another in design and in the material they are made of. Choosing the right door is not an easy decision, because it is an element of a home’s finish that is to serve the household for many years, and so it should be of the best possible quality. The rich offering of doors from various manufacturers does not make this important decision easier. When choosing doors for your home, it is worth paying attention to several significant factors:

• the appearance of the door – it should suit the interior design,
• the dimensions of the door – before buying it you should carefully measure the opening in the wall intended for the door and the thickness of the walls,
• the direction in which the door opens – doors can be left-hand or right-hand, always choose the models that suit the layout of the home and your convenience,
• hinges and handle – they should be matched to each other in colour,
• the material they are made of – your choices include doors of timber, of wood-based boards such as MDF or HDF, or of toughened glass.

The choice of material is very important, because it influences not only their appearance but also their performance. Timber doors are usually more expensive than doors of wood-based board, but buying them is a profitable investment for many years, with which you will certainly be satisfied. Such doors are durable, resistant to the action of many external factors and hard-wearing, and their appearance is impeccable. They add elegance and refinement to any room, and their great advantage is also their versatility, as they suit most interior schemes.

What influences the final price of internal timber doors?

The price of timber doors depends on many factors. One of the most important is the type of construction of the chosen door. Your choices are flush-fitting doors (the hinges are concealed in the frame, so that they are completely invisible when the door is closed, and the edge of the leaf aligns perfectly with the lining) or rebated doors. Flush-fitting doors are more expensive because the technology of making them is more advanced, which entails higher costs (for example the hinges used in them are more expensive than the classic ones used in rebated doors).

The cost of a timber door also depends on its dimensions, its construction (model) and any extras that raise its price (e.g.: decorative glazing, carvings or stained glass). Doors whose leaves, frames and architraves are made of solid timber are more expensive than models made of timber-veneered board, but they are considerably more solid and durable.

The type of frame used also has an influence on the price. Fixed frames are cheaper, but the slightly more expensive adjustable linings, which can be matched perfectly to the thickness of the wall, are much more convenient and versatile. Another factor influencing the price of timber doors is the species of timber used to make them. Doors made of oak will be more expensive than pine ones.