Hello,
we are about to choose our interior doors soon and are considering brands like Jeld-Wen, Herholz, Prüm, Hörmann, and others.
We want simple white-painted doors, possibly with a few "design" stripes, and have noticed that every manufacturer offers something like this.
Therefore, we’re quite unsure which manufacturer to go for. Visually and quality-wise, they all seem to offer similar products. Should we just focus on the price? Technical details such as sound insulation ratings, weight, etc., are difficult to find online.
For example, Jeld-Wen offers the same door model in different thicknesses (43mm (1.7 inches) and 39mm (1.5 inches)): Lombardo and Lucera. But beyond that, there isn’t much more information to help decide between the two.
Can you provide any tips?
we are about to choose our interior doors soon and are considering brands like Jeld-Wen, Herholz, Prüm, Hörmann, and others.
We want simple white-painted doors, possibly with a few "design" stripes, and have noticed that every manufacturer offers something like this.
Therefore, we’re quite unsure which manufacturer to go for. Visually and quality-wise, they all seem to offer similar products. Should we just focus on the price? Technical details such as sound insulation ratings, weight, etc., are difficult to find online.
For example, Jeld-Wen offers the same door model in different thicknesses (43mm (1.7 inches) and 39mm (1.5 inches)): Lombardo and Lucera. But beyond that, there isn’t much more information to help decide between the two.
Can you provide any tips?
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Dennis123432122 Mar 2019 12:20In terms of quality and appearance, I can recommend the HUGA / Hörmann doors. The surface finish is better than standard CPL.
Jeld Wen doors, as well as most painted hollow core doors, can nowadays be purchased without hesitation for 100-200€ net each. For this price, you get a very good mid-range door suitable for private, heated interior spaces on both sides.
Differences exist in UV resistance as well as in the chemical composition of the paints and hardeners. RAL color shades can easily be determined online. The paint should also always have good crosslinking strength.
I would not recommend buying doors from hardware stores because they are usually stored upright, which can cause them to warp. A slight bow in the door may initially go unnoticed, but later the door will not close properly or fit evenly against the seal.
It is also advisable to work with a professional when installing doors. If the professional supplies the doors themselves, you have a warranty. If you provide the doors, you do not have warranty coverage on the materials through the installer. In such cases, the quality service of some craftsmen proves worthwhile in the end. Buying doors at a hardware store and having them installed by a “specialist” therefore carries risks.
It is better to make a call, arrange an appointment, get one or two quotes, and hire the carpenter with the best price-performance ratio and experience.
😉
Differences exist in UV resistance as well as in the chemical composition of the paints and hardeners. RAL color shades can easily be determined online. The paint should also always have good crosslinking strength.
I would not recommend buying doors from hardware stores because they are usually stored upright, which can cause them to warp. A slight bow in the door may initially go unnoticed, but later the door will not close properly or fit evenly against the seal.
It is also advisable to work with a professional when installing doors. If the professional supplies the doors themselves, you have a warranty. If you provide the doors, you do not have warranty coverage on the materials through the installer. In such cases, the quality service of some craftsmen proves worthwhile in the end. Buying doors at a hardware store and having them installed by a “specialist” therefore carries risks.
It is better to make a call, arrange an appointment, get one or two quotes, and hire the carpenter with the best price-performance ratio and experience.
😉
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