{"id":8934,"date":"2017-02-03T07:28:16","date_gmt":"2017-02-03T12:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/?page_id=8934"},"modified":"2018-06-26T05:48:04","modified_gmt":"2018-06-26T10:48:04","slug":"hollow-masonite-doors-vs-soild-wood-doors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/doors\/hollow-masonite-doors-vs-soild-wood-doors\/","title":{"rendered":"Hollow Masonite Doors vs Solid Wood Doors"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>The Pros and Cons of Interior Solid Wood Doors versus Hollow Core Doors and What is a Masonite Door<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>By Mark J. Donovan<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!-- google_ad_client = \"pub-3988490936633155\"; \/* Homepage_Home_Improvement_468x15_ATF, created 8\/13\/10 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"6539705898\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 15; \/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"KonaBody\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- New_300x250_051317 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"4202793463\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"49%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When it comes to buying interior doors you have numerous options to choose from, however the most common types of interior doors installed are either hollow masonite doors and solid wood doors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Both door types have a number of pros and cons, however the two major factors to consider most in the hollow Masonite door vs solid wood door decision are price and aesthetics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">But What is a Masonite Door?<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Hollow Masonite Door Advantages and Disadvantages<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">First and foremost, hollow core doors, a.k.a. Masonite doors, are inexpensive and easy to install compared to interior solid wood doors.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Masonite doors typically come as pre-hung doors. To install them you simply need to separate the door into two halves, install the side with the door on it into the door opening, and then slide the other half into place. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A level, hammer, and a few shims and finish nails are all the tools and materials required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Hollow Masonite doors are available in a wide range of sizes and styles. Some are designed to mimic 6 panel solid wood doors, where as others have flush veneer surfaces. <\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"49%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01MYU7WG5\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B01MYU7WG5&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;linkId=69444e888948dbc5e54b764443044060\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ASIN=B01MYU7WG5&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;WS=1&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B01MYU7WG5\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Some are designed to be stainable or paintable, and others come already finished.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What are Masonite Door Types<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">There are various qualities of hollow Masonite doors available on the market today. Some have a thick core structure, solid core masonite doors, to add weight and structural integrity to the door, whereas as others are mostly hollow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The heavier duty Masonite doors hold up much longer than the basic hollow core door, so if you are looking for a compromise relative to price go with the heavier duty Masonite doors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Traditionally hollow Masonite doors have been viewed as flimsy and poor noise insulators. <\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"49%\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/installing-interior-door-trim-ebook\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8867 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Installing_Interior_Door_Trim_Ebook_250x250.jpg\" alt=\"Installing Interior door trim ebook\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Installing_Interior_Door_Trim_Ebook_250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Installing_Interior_Door_Trim_Ebook_250x250-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><em>Need to install interior trim around a door? See my eBook on <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/installing-interior-door-trim-ebook\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Installing Interior Door Trim<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"KonaBody\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">They have also been considered poorly fire rated in years past. However the story has changed a bit in recent years with higher quality manufacturing techniques and materials used in their construction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Need to frame a rough door opening for your new masonite door or solid core door?\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/finish_carpentry\/door-installation\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Learn how to rough frame a door opening.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Solid Wood Door Advantages and Disadvantages<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Solid wood doors typically offer much more elegance and natural beauty than hollow core doors. They also hold up better in the everyday use that interior doors are put through. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Unlike hollow Masonite doors, it is very difficult to accidentally punch a hole in a solid wood door. Also, solid wood doors typically provide more sound and air insulation than hollow Masonite doors.<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"49%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B008B8QZV6\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8872\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Interior_Door_1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Tips on buying interior doors.\" width=\"276\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Interior_Door_1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Interior_Door_1.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Solid wood doors vs Masonite doors cost significantly more due to the fact that they are made completely from wood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Solid wood doors are available in a variety of woods including pine and oak. Interior solid wood door prices can vary significantly depending upon the size of the door and the type of wood used in its manufacture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Lower priced solid wood doors are often constructed out of pine and sold as pre-hung doors. Higher end interior solid wood doors are made out of hardwood and typically need to be installed first, and then door trim installed second.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Solid wood doors versus Masonite doors typically offer more heft and privacy. They also do a better job of retarding fire. They also typically require less maintenance, albeit they can be sensitive to changes in moisture levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Though interior solid wood doors can be painted, most homeowners who purchase these types of doors elect to stain them instead, as they want to highlight the natural wood beauty of the door.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"49%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- New_300x250_051317 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"4202793463\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">So to conclude, before making your hollow Masonite door vs solid wood door decision first carefully consider all of these factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">For information on how to install interior door trim<\/span><\/strong>, see the &#8220;<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/installing-interior-door-trim-ebook\/\">Installing Interior Door Trim<\/a><\/strong><\/span>&#8221; eBook from HomeAdditionPlus.com.\u00a0 The &#8220;Installing Interior Door Trim&#8221; eBook provides step-by-step instructions on how to install interior door trim. 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