What is the difference between aluminium and veneer?
Aluminium or veneer are often options for interior doors. Both materials give a nice look and fit well in both classic and country interiors. Yet there are important differences.
Aluminium requires less maintenance, lasts much longer than veneer and keeps its shape, while wood or veneer is more susceptible to scratches and action due to temperature and moisture. The choice between veneer and aluminium is therefore more than a question of style: it also determines the ease of use and longevity of your doors.
What is aluminium?
Aluminium is known for its modern look and is often chosen for its industrial character. However, this wood can be susceptible to movement due to temperature and moisture. Aluwdoors offers veneer doors with a aluminium core and a layer of oak. This retains the beautiful look of oak, while the door does not warp and is easy to maintain.
What is a veneer door?
A veneer door consists of a door with a solid aluminium core, with a thin layer of real oak on top. So you benefit from the natural look of wood, with the stability of aluminium. The veneer layer reveals the beautiful properties of oak, but the door remains sleek and dimensionally stable. With a veneer door, you bring beautiful oak into your home while benefiting from the strength and durability of aluminium.
Visual properties of aluminium and veneer
Aluminium doors have an ultimate modern look. Veneer doors, on the other hand, have a top layer composed of the finest pieces of oak. As a result, the grain looks more even and patterns often run through multiple panels. The result is a lively and stylish whole and a strong door, while retaining the warm look of solid oak.
Maintenance and service life
Aluminium is low-maintenance and lasts an incredibly long time. You only need to clean an aluminium door occasionally.
Veneer doors with an aluminium core stay beautiful for years, without much maintenance. The aluminium provides stability and prevents warping, while the oak top layer looks fresh again with a dry or slightly damp cloth. So you enjoy the beautiful look for a long time without having to do much work on it.
When to choose aluminium and when to choose veneer?
In doubt about choosing a veneer door? Then look carefully at the space and use. A door that opens and closes frequently requires stability and convenience. In that case, veneer on an aluminium core is a smart choice. Do you especially want the warm look of wood while enjoying the advantages of customisation and ease of maintenance? Then a veneer door is also a good choice.
Feel free to drop by in one of our showrooms in Nunspeet, Barendrecht, Mijdrecht or Veghel to see the possible materials for yourself. Our advisers will be happy to show you what is possible and help you make the right choice straight away. Do you have any general questions? Please contact contact us on.
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