When decorating a new house, door frames are required to match the interior doors. Some people who don’t understand will listen to the merchants and just install matching door frames. However, there are actually many kinds of materials for door frames, not just limited to solid wood door frames. There are many materials of door frames that are more affordable than solid wood door frames, and are also more beautiful and durable. The editor will tell you in detail below.

Many people now prefer to install door covers when installing doors, as this can significantly enhance the overall home's aesthetic, making it appear more stylish and beautiful. Consequently, door covers have gradually become a popular item, a new favorite for home renovations. So, here's a question: when you're decorating your new home, what materials do you use for your door covers? Here's a guide to the best materials for door covers and some things to consider when choosing one.

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1. Common materials for door covers

1. Solid wood door frame

As people's aesthetic standards improve, they now tend to prefer solid wood door covers. Buyers can buy door covers that are similar in color to the door or that can highlight the beauty of the door. Solid wood door covers are also the most commonly used type of door cover.

2. Density board door frame

Density board is relatively low in cost and is made by pressing paper scraps or some plant fibers into powder. This material does not have strong nail holding power when used to make door frames because it does not have wood fibers. Powder will overflow when the nails are screwed in. The nails will easily fall off over time, causing the door to sink, drag on the ground, or fail to close, shortening the service life of the wooden door.

3. Aluminum alloy door frame

The most commonly used material for door frames is aluminum alloy, because this material is more common and the price is very affordable, so many people choose it. However, it also has some disadvantages. The texture of aluminum alloy door frames is relatively soft. If it is subjected to excessive impact, it will be deformed, and the use of the door will also be affected.

4. Solid wood multi-layer door frame

It is made by cutting pure solid wood into pieces. Because the longitudinal and transverse wood fibers restrain each other, the nails tighten as they are screwed in. If you have seen the flooring, you will know that the current brand flooring is made of multi-layer solid wood material. The floor is laid directly on the ground, which is waterproof, moisture-proof and resistant to deformation. Therefore, door frames made of this material have better stability and can extend the service life of wooden doors.

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2. Things to note when purchasing door covers

1. Materials

The main materials for door covers on the market are solid wood, marble, and plastic steel. Solid wood door covers are the most commonly used in decoration, while plastic steel is not as aesthetically pleasing as solid wood, and marble is relatively expensive. Therefore, many consumers now choose solid wood as their door cover.

2. Color

The color of the door frame should correspond to the color of the door. If the color of the door is darker, the color of the door frame should be the same or similar. If the color of the door is lighter, the color of the door frame should be the same or mainly white.

3. Density

The quality of door frame installation will affect the use and effect of the door. It is best to choose a multi-layer solid wood door frame that is not easy to deform and has good sound insulation and moisture-proof effects, but the price of this type of door frame will be more expensive.

4. Price

The price of door frames is generally calculated based on how much a door frame costs or how much per square meter. The prices of door frames made of different materials will vary, so you can choose door frames according to your own situation.

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3. This new material is more popular now

There is a new material called stone plastic molding, which can be said to be a perfect substitute for solid wood door frames. Stone plastic molding can not only be used on door frames, but also as skirting, window sill lines, waist lines and other locations, all of which can have a very good effect. Stone plastic molding itself is made of nano-stone powder, and then shaped according to the specified texture. It is an environmentally friendly material.

Stone plastic lines are more stable than solid wood door frames, durable and impact-resistant, anti-aging, absolutely waterproof and moisture-proof, and there is no need to worry about moisture. Stone plastic lines have excellent physical resistance, tight texture, and do not contain any radioactive substances.

Stone plastic moldings are particularly fireproof, the material itself will not burn, and they are also very easy to clean. For example, if we use stone plastic three-dimensional moldings in our bathroom, the grade will be raised immediately. Some villa shopping malls even regard this as a standard, and the price is also very cost-effective. We can customize the pattern and style at will. Isn’t it great to have a stone plastic waistline that is unique to your style?

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4. Door cover maintenance knowledge

First of all, before preparing to install the door frame, it is best to use some softer materials to pad it during the transportation process to better protect its surface from being scratched.

Secondly, when cleaning and maintaining it, it is recommended to use a soft cotton cloth to wipe it. Because using a hard cloth can easily scratch its surface. If the stains on the door cover are too heavy, you can also use a neutral detergent, toothpaste or furniture cleaning agent together to quickly remove the stains.

Finally, in normal times, we must not use excessive force to open or close the door leaf, and the opening angle should not be too large. This is also a maintenance of the door frame, thereby extending the service life of the door.

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Well, that’s all about what materials are best for door frames and how to maintain them. It is not difficult to see from the above content that the performance of door frames wrapped with different materials is different. Although this process is relatively simple, everyone still has to choose the appropriate door frame material based on their actual situation.