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Hi,
There is a mention of FRP doors on this forum. Is this the same
as "masonite skin doors" ? Are the FRP doors suitable for
bathroom and toilets ? Please share any vendor info if you
have.

Hi, I visited this place recently -> www.woodsaver.co.in and also did some research

my research

FRP is pretty cheap (even when compared to low end wood used today - Sal). For eg., Sal frame (3x7) cost around 2.5k (finished product), FRP frame costs around 1.5k
Looks is decent, and built quality is also good, product is much lighter than wood
Currently in Bangalore we do not get good seasoned wood, so after fitting the frame in a year or two, you end up getting crack b/w frame and wall as the wood shrinks. I don't think FRP will have this problem
There is also option to get steel reinforced inside the FRP door for more security (for areas like balcony, stair case head room)
My engineer thinks that it is not sound proof and suggested not to use it for bedroom, he is ok for it to be used for bathroom and closet. Need to check on this factor
I do not know the life of this product, how long it will last and whether the look and color starts fading after sometime
I will go for these doors for bathroom, walking closet, balcony and store room.

I am still considering whether to go for Wood or FRP for bedroom door, I do not know how the end product will look when it is installed. If I go for FRP then I can maintain design and color uniformity for all doors.

hi
has anyone in this forum used FRP doors and frame? please share your experience. I need to take decision by next week

Hi Maheshv,

Regarding FRP Panel door (30mm), Y'day I have checked price at SJP road on few shops for surya brand without frames it comes by Rs 2500 and with frames Rs 3500 and also I checked the price (Excel) PVC Complete Solid doors from Delhi which comes for 125 rs 15mm & Rs 140 19mm. Even I'm also in dielamma which one I can go. I don't like to go with Normal PVC extrudes doors, I feel its not durable.

thanks Pradeep! I have sent you PM with my contact details, please call me when free and we can discuss to help make decision

Guys,

Checkout http://www.woodsaver.co.in/products.htm

I visited their factory adjacent to KR Puram Rlwy station. They have good quality FRP and composite doors.

I approached the company to buy six panel steel door but decided later to go for hardwood external door. I regret that I should not have gone with hardwood external door with six panel design because my carpenter workmanship is poor and the six panel design was screwed up.

Vimal

Vimal

Is this door can be clamped to sal frame?

Can we have all the doors made of this includign the main door? .How strong as compared to laminated doors or Honne doors which we normally putting?

Have visited Suraksha (Granalite) today. Cost is not cheap, but they have got good quality
For both the Frame and Door they charge 250/- psft.
If for door 3' * 7' door and frame 5' 2.5" (3 sided) the quote is 2726+4331 = Rs.7051
If it is steel re-inforced door, they charge 400/- psft.

How come there is such big difference between Surya (door+frame=2500+1000=3500/-) and Granlite (almost double)?
Is Granalite is overpriced or Surya doesn't have that good quality?

Another company to consider: Omega doors, omegadoors.co.in / 080-23241080
They quoted at Rs.180 per SQFT.
I had also been to the Suraksha shop in Sheshadripuram. He quoted Rs.225.
When I pressed, he said his rates are higher because he uses sal wood for the outer
frame. (ofcourse, how will you know ?) . He also claimed that their doors
cleared all the tests as per IS 4020 but I am not sure whether that means it is
IS marked.

One important thing to note about FRP doors is that they are custom built
exact to your requirements. If by chance you need to scrape or cut at the edges,
then the vendor again has to apply and seal some FRP material at the edges
to make it water proof.
Second point is that the door pigmentation is done at the manufacturing time
and hence it is supposed to be permanent.
Though I followed up with these two vendors, finally I didn't
go for these doors

thanks Vimal, Rmahi, Sholla

Sam, yes for both of your questions. For main door you can go for steel reinforcement (inside the door shutter) which will make it stronger than teak door