Entrance doors with MDF trim: design options (21 photos)

Entrance doors to an apartment or private house are made of metal. A profiled pipe is used for the frame, the structure is reinforced with stiffeners, and steel sheets are welded on top. The doors are durable, they are able to withstand a significant shock load. The most important drawback of the product is its low aesthetic qualities. 15-20 years ago, the only trim for the front doors was Kuzbass varnish. After the handicraft production of these products was supplanted by professional factory performance, doors appeared with enamel finish and powder paint. These products also did not suit the bulk of customers, and only the entrance doors with MDF finish fully satisfied the needs of consumers.

Features of the design of entrance doors MDF

What is MDF? This is an environmentally friendly material created by pressing a finely divided fraction of sawn timber waste. In contrast to wood-fiber boards, MDF has minimal water absorption, is characterized by high strength and good soundproofing properties. Manufacturers of these products produce plates of different thicknesses, panels for finishing entrance doors have a thickness of 4 to 24 mm. What are the differences between these panels?

4-7 mm plates cannot be milled due to their small thickness, they are used in the manufacture of smooth doors. The surface of the panel is laminated with films based on multilayer paper with melamine impregnation or PVC. Such MDF entrance doors are affordable, but have a low level of sound insulation. Despite the simplicity of design, they are in high demand, as they are available in a variety of colors and are able to satisfy the aesthetic needs of customers.

Plates of 10-16 mm are used for the production of embossed or milled panels, which greatly expands the capabilities of designers. Such entrance MDF metal doors have a balanced price and are distinguished by good soundproofing characteristics. They have received the widest distribution and are produced by all major manufacturers of entrance doors.

Plates 18-24 mm are not so widely used, despite the fact that they provide more opportunities for the original milling. Due to the high price, they are used in the manufacture of premium entrance doors. MDF panels 18-24 mm provide a high level of sound insulation and thermal insulation, additionally strengthen the door structure.

On the inside, the entrance metal doors with MFD finish can have any design. Use thin panels of MDF, laminate, leather, photo printing - this allows you to choose a model that is fully consistent with the interior of the hallway. Interior doors are finished with practical materials, which provides easy care. The internal content of doors is similar to models of other types of entrance doors. To improve the thermal insulation and soundproofing characteristics, mineral wool heaters are used.

Options for decorating MDF doors

Panels can be revetted not only with a film from melamine paper, manufacturers use veneer of expensive wood species or laminate - artificial veneer.This not only expands the product range, but also allows you to choose a model for an exclusive exterior. Natural veneer glued on an MDF panel requires careful care. Its advantage is the unique design of each door, as a slice of natural wood has its own characteristic pattern.

If the exclusive character of the finish is not of interest, but there is a desire to have a finish that maximally simulates natural wood, then it is better to use laminate for facing MDF panels. This material is made of thick PVC, it is durable, easy to care for, it can be washed using household chemicals. Significant thickness allows you to emboss texture of natural wood. Thanks to this, it is difficult even for a professional to distinguish artificial veneer from natural.

Advantages of MDF Entrance Doors

Among the main advantages of entrance doors trimmed with MDF panels, one can distinguish:

• a wide range of colors and stylistic solutions;
• an opportunity to choose a door in any price category;
• long term of operation;
• good sound insulation;
• unpretentiousness and easy care.

Entrance doors can be selected for a city apartment, a respectable cottage and a small country house, office space and a grocery store. Such versatility significantly distinguishes metal doors with MDF paneling from other types of entrance doors.

Finishing slopes after door installation

In most cases, the doorway is located in the supporting wall, the thickness of which is at least 40-60 cm. The box of the metal door is 60-70 mm, installers traditionally install it flush, which greatly simplifies the finish of the opening with platbands outside. With their help, technological gaps between the box and the wall are closed. A recess is formed inside the room in the load-bearing wall, the width of which often exceeds 30 cm. Previously, the problem of finishing this space was solved by installing a second door, which provided the necessary level of thermal and sound insulation, as well as guaranteeing additional protection.

Modern entrance doors with MDF panels are characterized by high reliability, strength and provide the necessary thermal performance with a thickness of 40-70 mm.

As a result, slopes are formed, for the finishing of which additional work is required. They are produced by all manufacturers of entrance doors, there are standard products of different widths. The buyer has the opportunity to order the desired dimensions. This will not only greatly simplify installation, but also make the doorway finish more attractive.

What are MDF extras? This is a narrow panel, characterized by high strength and rigidity. The slopes have a significant load, so these characteristics are very relevant. Quite often, the slopes of the front door are finished with MDF panels designed for wall cladding. This option has an affordable cost, but it has several disadvantages. The thickness of standard wall panels is 4-6 mm, this is not enough to support the weight of a person leaning on a slope. The owner of the house or apartment will have to make a frequent crate on which wall panels are mounted, or align the walls and glue the lining on them with liquid nails. All this causes a lot of problems, it is much easier to order MDF slopes from door manufacturers.

Companies producing MDF doors offer panel extensions from a thickness of 8 mm. These components have their advantages:

• high strength characteristics;
• compliance with the design of the door leaf;
• simplicity in leaving;
• easy installation.

The use of extras will make the doorway complete, practical, beautiful. The slopes from MDF have a long service life, they do not have to be changed every time the wallpaper is glued in the hallway or the walls are painted with a new shade of interior paints.

Entrance doors with MDF cladding are the best choice, attracting not only price but also their aesthetic qualities. The advantage of this product is a wide range of finishes, its practicality and the presence of quality additional elements. With proper installation, such a door will last several decades.