Internal Doors

What Are Internal Doors? 

Internal doors are a key part of any home - they separate spaces, offer privacy, and help tie your interiors together. The right door can complement your style, add character to a room, and bring consistency across your living space. 

Our range focuses on well-made, dependable options: solid oak doors for a natural, lasting look, clean white finishes for a modern feel, and simple plywood flush doors for practical use. 

We also stock a variety of panelled designs - from 3 to 6 panels - that suit both traditional and contemporary homes. Where safety matters most, our fire-rated doors help to meet safety regulations while maintaining a clean, consistent look throughout your interior.

Common Types & Styles of Internal Doors

• Panel Doors: A classic choice, panel doors feature a framework of vertical stiles and horizontal rails, with inset panels that can be flat or raised. They are highly versatile and come in various configurations, such as:
  • 3 Panel, 4 Panel, 5 Panel, and 6 Panel Doors: These numbers refer to the quantity of inset panels. Traditional designs often feature 4 or 6 panels, while contemporary styles might use fewer, often larger, panels or unique arrangements. These can create a sense of depth and architectural interest.
• Flush Doors: Flush doors offer a clean, minimalist aesthetic with smooth, flat surfaces on both sides. They are simple yet effective and can seamlessly blend into modern interiors. The core can vary, and the surface is often a veneer (like Plywood Flush Doors) or a moulded skin ready for painting.
• Ladder Doors: A contemporary style, ladder doors typically feature one or more vertical stiles with a series of horizontal panels or "rungs" that resemble a ladder. They offer a modern, often slightly industrial or rustic look, depending on the material and finish.
• Specialist Doors: Fire Rated Doors Crucial for safety and often a building regulation requirement (e.g., between a garage and house, or in multi-storey buildings), Fire Rated Doors (commonly FD30, offering 30 minutes of fire resistance) are engineered to slow the spread of fire and smoke. They typically have a more robust, often solid core construction and may require intumescent strips around the frame.
  
  

Internal Door Materials

The material of your internal door affects its appearance, durability, acoustic properties, and cost:

• Timber & Wood-Based Doors:
  • Oak Internal Doors: A perennially popular choice, oak doors bring natural warmth, distinctive grain patterns, and excellent durability. They can be found in solid oak or, more commonly, with an oak veneer over an engineered core for stability.
  • Other Timbers: Softwoods like pine offer a more budget-friendly option and can be painted or stained, while other hardwoods offer different aesthetic qualities.
  • Engineered Wood Cores: Many modern doors feature an engineered core (solid, semi-solid, or hollow) for stability and to prevent warping. Solid core doors offer better sound insulation and a more substantial feel.
  • Plywood Doors: Often used for flush doors, plywood provides a strong, stable, and smooth surface that can be painted, veneered, or left natural for a utilitarian look.
• Moulded & Composite Doors: These doors are typically made by pressing wood fibres or other composites into a mould, often to create panelled designs. They are usually supplied primed and offer a smooth or sometimes textured finish, ready for painting.
  
  

Finishes & Treatments

The finish of your internal door is key to its final appearance and how it integrates with your decor:

• Paint Grade Doors: These doors are supplied ready for on-site painting, usually with a smooth, primed surface. This offers ultimate flexibility, allowing you to choose any colour to perfectly match or contrast with your interior scheme.
• Pre-Finished Doors: Arriving ready to hang, these doors save time and effort. White Internal Doors are a very popular pre-finished option, offering a bright, clean, and versatile look that suits almost any interior style. Pre-finished oak or other wood veneer doors are also common.
• Unfinished Doors: These provide a blank canvas, allowing you to apply your own choice of stain, oil, varnish, or paint to achieve a custom look.

Considerations 

• Style & Aesthetics: Consider the architectural style of your home and the decor of each room. Do you want a traditional, contemporary, minimalist, or rustic look?
• Functionality & Location: A solid core door might be preferred for a bedroom or bathroom for better sound insulation and privacy, while a door leading to a utility area might prioritise durability. Fire doors are a must in legally designated areas.
• Budget: Prices can vary significantly based on material (solid wood vs. moulded), construction (solid core vs. hollow core), and finish (pre-finished vs. unfinished).
• Light & Space: Glazed internal doors can be a great option to increase light flow between rooms, making spaces feel larger and more connected.
• Hardware: Remember to choose complementary door furniture (handles, hinges, latches, locks) that matches the style of your door and overall decor.
• Sizing & Handing: Accurate measurements are crucial. Also, consider the "handing" of the door (which way it swings open) to ensure it operates correctly within the space.
• Building Regulations: Be aware of any regulations that might apply, particularly for fire safety (requiring certified Fire Rated Doors in specific locations) and sometimes accessibility.