Doors eco-veneer

In the native language, this material is called Continious Pressure Laminates. Translated into Russian, this means "exposed to prolonged exposure to the press."

The structure of the product resembles natural veneer. But in reality, there are many distinctive points. For this reason, many are interested in the eco-veneer door, what it is and why you should pay attention to it.

Material Features

For the manufacture of this multilayer material, wood fibers are used that are securely bound by a synthetic substance. The technology for the production of eco-veneers involves the separate dyeing and gluing of thin fibers of natural wood. Thanks to this, it is possible to create any kind of wood, excluding the appearance of products of different shades in one batch.

For the manufacture of eco-veneers an uninterrupted two-band press is used. The fibers are fed into the equipment and are compressed by gradually increasing pressure. As a result of this process, all gas and air elements are removed from the material, and the resulting product has exceptional film ductility.

The quality of the doors is directly affected by production conditions. The process should be carried out in a clean room with constant temperature control.

Eco-veneer has an optical effect (2D and 3D). For this reason, the material in structure resembles veneered doors.

Advantages and disadvantages

Canvases made from eco-veneer have excellent performance properties. They are resistant to mechanical stress, do not crack and do not become scratched.

Also the advantages of such doors are:

• moisture resistance
• environmental friendliness
• resistance to temperature changes and ultraviolet rays,
• long service life
• ease of care
• reasonable cost.

Eco-veneered doors can imitate different types of wood. For this reason, products will fit into any interior.

The high rating of eco-veneer, which is used as the basis for the door leaf, is also due to the moisture resistance of the material. Installation of doors can be carried out in rooms with high humidity (bathroom, kitchen).

The disadvantages of the material include:

1. low sound insulation properties,
2. the impossibility of restoration with severe mechanical damage,
3. insufficient air exchange.

Difference from natural

Door buyers immediately face the dilemma of what to choose: veneer or eco-veneer. The main argument in favor of the material lies in the safety and environmental friendliness of the coating. In the manufacture of natural veneered products, glue is used, the environmental properties of which are in doubt.

The joining of eco-veneer elements occurs without glue (using a synthetic binder, which is in the material). Thanks to this, eco-friendly doors are mounted in hospitals, child care facilities, retail outlets and other public places.

Significant disadvantages of veneer are high cost and special care. Doors from this material must not be rubbed heavily, and for washing you can use only a soft sponge with soapy water.

After studying all the information about what is an eco-veneer and veneer, each buyer will make the right decision when choosing a door.

PVC or eco-veneer?

There is another popular option - constructions made of polyvinyl chloride. Such products are the most affordable in the market of building materials. This applies to both cost and a wide range of goods.

Using the PVC film that covers the canvas, you can create an imitation of any surface. Such designs - the best option when creating a modern interior - you can select any shade, apply the original pattern, use photo printing, combine several films on one canvas.

Both types - PVC doors or eco-veneer - have similar technical characteristics, are moisture resistant, durable and low cost.

But constructions made of polyvinyl chloride have significant disadvantages:

• When exposed to sunlight, they fade and fade.
• The material contains polyvinyl chloride.
• Less attractive appearance.
• High probability of delamination of the canvas.
• Difficulty repairing damage.

When deciding which doors are better - PVC or eco-veneer - it is important to remember that the first option is acceptable only when after 6-7 years it is planned to replace the product.

Veneered interior doors

These designs are hollow and solid. The manufacture of hollow doors is as follows:

1. assembly of a frame from a wooden beam,
2. laying corrugated cardboard inside the canvas,
3. sheathing of the frame with MDF,
4. veneer coating.

A distinctive feature of hollow products is a loud sound when tapped on them. This indicates the low soundproofing properties of the structure.

Solid interior doors made of eco-veneer are paintings without a free internal cavity. The production of such structures is carried out in two ways:

• The wooden beam is sheathed with MDF and veneered.
• Veneered solid wood.

As a result of using the second technology, a better product will be obtained.

Features of operation and care

Ecointerline interior doors are a practical product, the surface of which is made of wood fibers. For this reason, they require special care. It is not recommended to use cleaners that contain alkalis, acids, solvents and abrasive substances. Household chemicals can be replaced with an alcohol solution.

Damage to the canvas (small scratches, cracks) are repaired with a wax pencil of the corresponding color.

Door hinges, locks and handles are periodically treated with grease intended for this purpose.

Which is better to choose

Now on sale there are different doors profile ecointerline interval. When choosing a quality product, you should pay attention to the quality of veneer gluing. The material on the end of the canvas is slightly fingered with a fingernail. If it easily peels off, then it is better not to buy such a door.

The low quality of the construction is also indicated by the presence of a dark strip at the corners of the canvas. This is part of the MDF fiberboard, which becomes visible when the veneer is peeled off.

At the next stage of selection, it is recommended to smell the door. The canvas should not exude a pungent odor, which indicates the use of too toxic glue.

At the final stage, a visual inspection of the door is carried out. Its surface should not be rough.

Among the many varieties, a special place is occupied by the king doors. The canvases have a solid frame, which consists of horizontal and vertical slats (tsar). The main purpose of the tsar is to give the product maximum strength.

Collet constructions do not need careful leaving, do not swell and do not crack. The material is more resistant to mechanical stress and does not lose its original appearance over time.

Each model can be made with glazing. Ecointerline with glass makes it possible to finish the room in different colors and styles. A glazed door makes the room brighter and fresher. The only caveat - it is not recommended to mount the structure in a children's room, where there is a high probability of glass damage.

Combinations in the interior

The interior door stands still when it fully fits into the design of the room. The determining factor is the color of the structure.

Doors of bleached oak color are suitable for rooms decorated in Art Nouveau style. This coloring is combined with contrasting (for example, dark furniture or walls), and pastel colors. Provence style with old furniture and natural texture is also an acceptable option for bleached oak products.

Elegant classics and discreet eclectic style are suitable for walnut doors. Moreover, the ecointerline interval in the interior can have various shades, ranging from light to rich dark colors.

Designs of gray color perfectly complement the room in the style of Provence or hi-tech. They will be the best option for people who value harmony and tranquility.

For the implementation of design solutions in practice, the opening method plays an important role. Swing structures are suitable for spacious rooms, a book (folding products) - for small rooms. The method of discovery acts not only as a visual indicator, but also pursues a practical goal.

Installation and repair technology

To install the interior door eco-veneer, you will need the following tools and materials:

1. hammer drill
2. screwdriver
3. hammer,
4. hacksaw,
5. chisel,
6. roulette,
7. level,
8. corner
9. pencil,
10. wooden or plastic wedges,
11. pliers,
12. stationery knife,
13. screwdriver,
14. polyurethane foam,
15. self-tapping screws
16. dowels
17. decorative plugs for screws.

Installation works consist of the following stages:

• installation of the door frame in the opening,
• fixing the box to the wall,
• wetting the outside of the box and the doorway with water (to improve foam adhesion),
• installation of struts between side racks,
• filling the gap between the opening and the box with foam.

When carrying out installation work, it is necessary to achieve uniform gaps on the sides between the opening and the box. The bottom of the box should match the floor level.

After hardening, excess foam is cut off. Dowels and screws designed to fix jumpers and spacers are unscrewed.

At the final stage, the hinges are mounted, and the door leaf eco-veneer is attached to the box. To determine the depth of the grooves, marking is done. Using a chisel, excess wood is removed. In the door box, holes for screws are drilled.

The canvas is applied to the box. The presence of a technological gap is checked, which should be in the range from 2 to 4 mm. Hinge points are marked. After inserting the loops, the web is hung.

And finally, about how the restoration of the canvas is carried out when damage occurs during operation of the door.

When the eco-veneer is bloated, the problem is solved by means of a slightly heated iron, which is applied to the canvas for 3-5 seconds. To improve the elasticity of the material, use a damp rag placed on the door for 10-15 minutes.

Repair of more severe damage involves the creation of "patches":

1. several holes are cut out on the damaged area of ​​the web,
2. pieces of eco-veneer are applied to them (they must match in color and size),
3. blanks are cut from pieces that are glued to the canvas,
4. joints are smoothed.

Minor scratches can be removed with liquid wax or a wax pencil. The surface is cleaned of dirt. Wax is heated and laid in cracks. Excess wax is removed with a rag. The repaired door surface can be coated with clear varnish.

Eco-veneer - a modern version of the processing of interior doors

Ecointerline interior doors have several advantages. Among the positive features are the following:

• Environmental friendliness. Doors made of polypropylene do not adversely affect people and animals, therefore, a long stay in a room with a eco-veneer door does not harm health.
• Excellent wear resistance. The eco-veneer is quite durable and resistant to extraneous influences - shock, humidity and temperature changes.
• Imitation of wood texture. Any tree species is accurately transmitted to the surface.
• Favorable cost. Affordability is another advantage that sets the doors apart. The range of products made of polypropylene is lower in cost than doors made of natural veneer.
• Ease of care. Doors from eco-veneer do not require special care products.

Due to the excellent performance characteristics, polypropylene doors can be installed in the bathroom. If you decide to buy eco-veneer doors, feel free to choose them for rooms with a high level of humidity.

In general, polypropylene is an excellent budget option for interior doors with a harmonious combination of price and quality.

Natural or artificial veneer: what to choose?

Veneered doors are deservedly in high demand among customers. Visually, they are practically indistinguishable from products from the array, but at the same time they are much cheaper and do not require special operating conditions. Today on the market are door leafs coated with natural and artificial veneers. The artificial veneer coating looks natural and is made from environmentally friendly materials, for which it is often called an eco-veneer.

Structurally, door leaves with natural and artificial veneered finishes are no different. The basis is a spliced ​​solid wood or honeycomb frame. To give a decorative look, the products are veneered on an MDF substrate. Water-repellent, wear-resistant varnish is applied over the finish, which protects the coating from moisture, scratches, abrasion and other damage.

To understand which doors to choose, to determine the best option for decorative cladding, you need to figure out how veneers differ from eco-veneers. And also understand the pros and cons of each of the options for decorative coatings.

Veneered coating: what is it?

Natural veneer is thin sheets of natural wood. The material retains the pattern and color of the tree, as well as the special “live” energy of the natural material. It is made by planing, sawing or peeling wood. In order to achieve high fastening strength, veneer sheets are produced by hot pressing.

Externally, doors coated with wood veneer will not differ from solid wood products, but at the same time they are much cheaper. In addition, veneered structures weigh less than solid wood panels, which allows them to be used for mounting sliding and rotary door systems.

The selection of varieties of good natural veneers is huge. For its manufacture, wood of oak, ash, walnut, wenge and many other species are used. A wide range of textures and shades of decorative coating allows you to organically fit designs into any interior style.

Artificial veneer lining: varieties and features

For decorative decoration of door structures, two types of artificial veneer coating are used:

Both cladding options are organic in origin and realistically mimic natural material. The difference between them is the production technology and the raw materials used.

Artificial interior doors are in no way inferior to wood-finished products. The undoubted advantage of these paintings is their lower cost, which makes them an excellent choice for interior decoration using inexpensive, but high-quality door structures.

Do not confuse eco-veneer with laminate and PVC trim. The difference of materials of this type from artificial veneers is that such types of cladding are films with a wood texture, obtained synthetically.Both laminated and PVC fabrics always have the same pattern regardless of the lot, and their surface is not embossed, but perfectly smooth.

Online coverage

The on-line coating is a reconstructed natural wood veneer. It is made from thin peeled wood sheets, which are stained and pressed to obtain a wide variety of textures and textures. The material has high ductility, withstands changes in temperature and humidity.

The decorative online coating does not contain synthetic components and is environmentally friendly. The peculiarity of this material is its naturalness, the proportion of wood in it is 92-95%. The appearance of artificial decorative lining on-line has opened up broad prospects for the implementation of design ideas, because the coating can mimic even the rarest and most valuable tree species.

The online coating technology ensures material uniformity and color uniformity. At the same time, the decoration on the doors with artificial facing does not contain knots and other defects that worsen the appearance of the paintings.

Nano-flex coating

Nano-flex Artificial Trim is a high-tech decorative coating. It is obtained by applying the texture of wood to high-strength parchment using 3D printing. The result is a material that is completely similar to natural wood in tactile and visual fashion - from afar and near.

To create a volumetric effect on the Nano-flex cladding, glossy and matte areas alternate. The eco-veneer coating is not perfectly smooth to the touch, but slightly velvety like a real tree. To protect against moisture, Nano-flex is coated with several layers of waterproof varnish.

Three-dimensional printing allows you to realistically reproduce the pattern and shade of any tree species. In the Porta Prima factory catalog, Nano-flex coated fabrics are available in a variety of models in light and dark colors. For classic interiors, the Porta Classic collection is recommended, and for modern design it is worth choosing Porta Stile series paintings.

Natural and artificial veneered cladding: pros and cons

What is the difference between veneered doors and eco-veneers? Which doors are better - wood or artificial? These questions are of interest to everyone who is faced with the problem of choosing veneered doors.

It is impossible to unequivocally answer which is better - eco-veneer or veneer. Each of these decorative materials has a number of minuses and pluses that you need to objectively weigh before buying.

To evaluate the differences between wood and artificial material, you need a number of factors:

• aesthetic characteristics
• wear resistance
• resistance to moisture and steam,
• environmental friendliness
• maintainability
• cost.

Only in this way it is possible to understand the difference between wood and artificial veneers and choose the optimal coating option.

Aesthetic qualities

Each canvas decorated with wood material has a unique noble pattern consisting of tree rings. In the manufacture of artificial cladding, such realism is impossible to achieve.

The veneered wood canvases presented in the Porta Prima assortment look luxurious and presentable. Even the gaze of an experienced expert will not find visual differences from solid structures. Wood-clad canvases are reliable, environmentally friendly and able to satisfy even the most demanding customers.

Eco-veneer coating is almost indistinguishable from wood finishes in texture and shade. The disadvantage is that the pattern of each product is not unique. This is the main difference between the two varieties of decorative cladding.

Wear resistance

In terms of wear resistance, the artificial veneered coating is superior to natural wood material. This is their main difference. The eco-veneer is not afraid of abrasion, it effectively resists scratching with sharp objects and other mechanical damage. It can be subjected to frequent wet cleaning with mild detergents.

Wood veneer coating is also resistant to abrasion, but to a lesser extent than eco-veneer. Therefore, door structures lined with artificial material are the best choice for families with small children and pets, because in such houses door blocks are subjected to constant mechanical stresses, and the lining must be washed often.

Moisture resistant

Both natural and artificial veneered finishes are applied not to solid wood, but to MDF. It is a moisture resistant material, resistant to moisture, steam and temperature extremes.

To veneer products, use the hot pressing method. This technology reliably fixes the lining on the surface of the canvas, preventing cracking and delamination, even in conditions of high humidity. That is why veneered structures can be installed in bathrooms and bathrooms, without fear that they will quickly lose their original attractive appearance.

For additional protection against moisture, a veneered door of any type is covered with water-repellent varnish. However, long-term contact of the lining with water should not be allowed; after washing, it is recommended to wipe the surface of the cloths with a dry cloth.

Environmental friendliness

The veneered finish does not contain toxic substances and does not emit unpleasant odors. It is made from environmentally friendly raw materials and is hypoallergenic. Doors with veneered cladding can be installed without restrictions in residential and office premises, medical and educational institutions, commercial and public buildings.

If you plan to arrange an eco-interior, experts recommend choosing door blocks with natural cladding. After all, one of the requirements of design in the eco style is the use of only natural materials. The energy of the “living” tree will create a comfortable atmosphere and hold the feeling of touching nature.

Maintainability

According to this parameter, a clear advantage belongs to doors with veneer coating. It is practically impossible to repair chips, scratches, cracks on canvases with eco-veneer, this is a significant minus of artificial lining.

A serious restoration of natural veneered doors requires special training and the availability of narrow-profile tools. A professional craftsman can eliminate even significant chips, cracks and delamination of the cladding, returning the aesthetics to the canvases.

On your own, you can repair only shallow scratches and abrasions on the surface of the decorative coating. To do this, use wax pencils of the desired shade.

Cost

The price of door structures is one of the important selection criteria. Wood finishes are always more expensive than artificial turf. Therefore, with a limited budget, it is worth taking a closer look at door leafs with eco-veneer lining.

At the same time, the price of wood veneer sheets is significantly lower than that of solid wood products. They allow you to create an original and stylish interior, without overpaying significant amounts of money, and in terms of their performance characteristics they are significantly superior to solid models.

To summarize

The choice between natural or artificial turf should be made based on operating conditions, your personal preferences and financial capabilities. For example, when it comes to repairing a premium class or installing an eco-friendly interior, doors with wood veneered cladding will be a good solution. And if the door blocks are regularly subjected to mechanical stress and quickly get dirty, it is recommended to buy interior doors with eco-veneer.

What are interior doors made of eco-veneer?

Covering the door leaf, called eco-veneer, is difficult to distinguish from natural wood. The texture and pattern are very reminiscent of wood, but the method of manufacturing such a coating is significantly different from the traditional one. If the veneer is a thin section of wood, then the eco-veneer consists of wood fibers, bonded together by an adhesive.

With its similarity to wood, eco-veneer is not a natural material. Rather, the name is a marketing ploy. The wear resistance of such a coating is much better than natural wood with the same environmentally friendly properties.

With significant external similarity, interior doors covered with such a material will be favorably distinguished by their resistance to external influences. They are not afraid of damp rooms and temperature differences. Owners of pets will especially appreciate the practicality of doors from eco-veneer: the material will not deteriorate from their claws.

A large selection of models allows you to choose the option that most successfully fits into the interior of an apartment or house. Doors may be blind or with glass inserts.

There are three types of eco-veneers:

1. Nanoflex is a multilayer coating based on high-strength paper. Strength and water resistance are given by a special varnish applied on top.
2. CPL-laminate is a plastic veneer, is impact resistant, but is brittle.
3. Polypropylene film is most similar in appearance to the tree. It is elastic and allows to paste over a door leaf without joints.

Pros and cons of veneered doors

When choosing interior doors, consumers weigh all the advantages and disadvantages in order to stay on the desired option.

Consider the advantages of artificial eco-veneered doors:

• affordability is a fundamental criterion for many buyers, and such doors compare favorably with those made of solid wood or coated with natural veneer. The opportunity to save money with good quality performance is provided in this case,
• there are no joints at the ends of the door, often in these places on the cheap doors the film begins to peel off. In eco-veneer this is excluded since she wraps herself inward.
• appearance reminiscent of the texture of natural wood. Only with careful study can you notice that the pattern on the eco-veneer is repeated,
• resistance to external environmental factors: high humidity, temperature changes. They are practical in terms of care - any contamination can be cleaned with detergents,
• wear resistance and preservation of good appearance for the entire period of operation. And he is up to 10 years old,
• environmental safety of the material; harmful impurities and additives are not used in its manufacture.

Among the negative sides of such interior doors include:

• significant damage will only lead to replacement, since they can not be repaired,
• lack of sound insulation due to design features: the canvas is hollow inside, in some models cardboard can be used for filling.

Note that the cons are not significant. And speaking in general, the acquisition of doors from eco-veneer can be called profitable for a sufficiently long period of use.

What is better veneer or veneer?

Natural wood is “more capricious", therefore the natural veneer is inferior to the eco-veneer in its quality characteristics. Resistance to humid environment, durability are their big plus.

Factories produce eco-veneers so high quality that it is difficult to distinguish from natural veneer in appearance. Plastic is more durable than wood and more practical. Therefore, consumers increasingly prefer interior doors coated with eco-veneer.

PVC or eco-veneered doors, which is better?

PVC doors - consist of plates covered with a film of polyvinyl chloride. At an inexpensive cost, they are practical and look aesthetically pleasing. However, a number of limitations should be considered for their installation. PVC is adversely affected by direct sunlight, as well as a high risk of mechanical damage.

If we talk about the choice between PVC and eco-veneer, then you should look at the comparison table. In it we give only those properties with which they differ significantly:

Doors of their ecointerline interval have a more presentable look and are safe. In this they are significantly superior to PVC models. Therefore, when choosing, it is necessary to rely on the quality of products, their compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Colors

The eco-veneer is made in many shades: from natural wood to unusual color schemes. The structure of any tree can be transferred to the door leaf.

The most popular are shades of brown spectrum with a distinctive pattern of the structure of the tree.

In addition to natural tones, colors can be used to color the eco-veneer: white, gray, pearl, any pastel, beige.

Door Ecointerline, Oak Cappuccino

Door Ecointerline, Cappuccino Veralinga

For each interior, you can choose the right shade.

Classic style as well as provence prefer classic wooden doors. It can be any wood veneer depending on consumer preferences: bleached oak, ash, mahogany, etc.

Door Ecointerline oak dark

Interior door, Wenge Veralinga

Popular in recent years, the Scandinavian style is characterized by a white base, so doors of white or smoky gray would be a suitable option.

Manufacturers

Almost all Russian interior door factories have eco-veneer sheets in their assortment. This is due to great demand and attention to such products.

Among the popular manufacturers, we designate several brands:

• Volkhovets. A large enterprise manufacturing doors and accessories of any type. Veneered doors are made so high quality that it makes them stylish and difficult to distinguish from those made of solid wood. An innovative approach to the manufacture of eco-veneers allows you to get great results at an affordable price.
• Matadoor. The company is a manufacturer of doors, has been operating in the market for more than 10 years and offers consumers a wide range of doors of various levels of complexity. It offers high-quality doors from eco-veneer, of various options: deaf, in combination with glass or frosted inserts. Large selection of colors.
• Profilo Porte Factory. A joint Russian-Italian project, which announced itself on our market under the brand name "MariaM". A large selection of models of interior doors produced by this factory allows you to choose the option of the right size, color and quality of products (confirmed by relevant certificates).
• Bravo. Modern and classic Russian-made doors are presented by the Bravo factory. More than 100 models are able to satisfy the taste of any consumer. A wide selection of interior doors with eco-veneer coating of various configuration options is presented.

Options for interior doors from eco-veneer in the interior

It is necessary to select interior doors to the style of the interior of the apartment.There are several types of doors and each of them can be in harmony with the rest of the space. For example, the classic style of the room will complement the laconic concise canvas or with frosted glass stakes of smooth shapes. A modern interior requires sharper lines. Universal doors in standard color are ideal for any style of home.

Let's note several color schemes of door leaves made of eco-veneer, used as interior accessories:

• brown wood shades are the best option for houses in which among the finishing materials there is natural wood or other materials that look like wood,

• light shades look refined and stylish. The tree pattern gives the impression that the doors are made of solid oak,

• the dark shade of Wenge stands out well against the white background of the rest of the room.

How to care?

Although the eco-veneer film is quite practical to care for, you should be aware that it can be injured by the use of cleaning products with a rough abrasive composition. To clean light dirt, you can use a damp soft cloth. Non-aggressive liquid detergents may be used.

Persistent contamination from natural veneer and eco-veneer can be removed with the means that are in the arsenal of any hostess. Prepare a 10: 1 water-soap or alcohol solution and clean the stains with a soft cloth.

If greasy spots appear on the veneered door, then you can cope with them with the help of half a potato. Wipe the place of contamination thoroughly with potatoes and after drying the juice, clean with a dry soft cloth. Fat will be removed along with starch.

The eco-veneer is not afraid of moisture, so there is no need to worry if it has not been removed dry. Additional protection is not required for him. Glass inserts are cleaned with special tools designed for this purpose.