In a renovation or construction project, the choice of interior door is just as important as the color of the walls. In your selection of doors, you have surely hesitated between wood or Masonite.

It is understandable, the distinction between the two is not so simple to make. We all know what wood is, but what about Masonite? Read on to find out more.

What is Masonite?

Masonite is a proprietary name for a type of wood panel. Also known as Isorel, it is easy to produce and use, which explains its cheap price. A Masonite board is made of hard fibers made from a hot-pressed milling of wood.

This process is completely natural, so the boards have not undergone any chemical treatment. In addition, Masonite is made from ground wood, it is an efficient use of the resource. For these two reasons, Masonite is considered a green material.

Masonite or wood for my interior doors?

The Benefits of a Masonite Door 

As mentioned earlier, one of the main advantages of a Masonite interior door is its ecological aspect. Environmentally friendly products have become increasingly popular in recent years and with good reason. The Masonite door is therefore a very popular product in architecture and green construction.

Its ecological advantage does not affect its price. It is a product that is very affordable, which adds to its popularity!

Also, because Masonite doors have a smooth finish, they are easy to paint. This ultra light material makes them easy to handle. So you can easily match them to any decor.

But the aesthetics of Masonite doors don't stop there. Several finishes are offered. Some wood grain finishes imitate the appearance of solid wood very well, for cheaper!

Finally, its composition of long wood fibers makes it very resistant to bending. They therefore resist warping and cracking.

The advantages of a wooden door

Solid wood interior doors stand out mainly in terms of their aesthetics. They add an element of quality to a decor. The wood can be reworked to give it a more modern style. It therefore matches a wide variety of decorating styles.

Solid woods are more sophisticated materials that are often associated with luxury decoration. Their price range is therefore obviously higher. But the investment can be worth it, after all, wood has a timeless beauty.

We must not forget its insulating quality. Wood is a natural insulator that helps maintain a constant temperature in the different rooms of the house.

Finally, wooden doors are also very durable and resistant. A worthwhile investment.

How to make your choice?

Now that you know the different advantages for each of these materials, you must also consider the other important aspects. Your interior doors should match the style of your home, but also your needs.

Insulation

Should your interior door insulate you from noise and cold ? Depending on your needs, the materials will not be the same.

The available area

What is the size of the room? Should your door allow you to save space? Depending on the surface of the room, you will not make the same choice of doors (a sliding door is to be preferred to a hinged door for a small space for example).

The budget

What budget do you want to spend on your interior door? Prices can easily vary. Your decision will greatly depend on your budget!

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