Oak veneer doors

[diy_fun_uk]

Mum's getting her flat spruced up including replacement of all internal doors. She likes the oak effect. Are there any manufacturers/retailers we should definitely steer clear of (e.g. B&Q don't always get good reviews) and similarly what manufacturers/retailers do the trade generally trust? I've been looking at Jewson, any good?

 

[foxhole]

Mum's getting her flat spruced up including replacement of all internal doors. She likes the oak effect. Are there any manufacturers/retailers we should definitely steer clear of (e.g. B&Q don't always get good reviews) and similarly what manufacturers/retailers do the trade generally trust? I've been looking at Jewson, any good?

Always thought Jewson were the most expensive BM.

 

[robinbanks]

Slightly confused as a BM hasn't really got anything to do with door manufacture; their only job is to buy them in and punt them onto you.

I'm pleased with the XL Joinery Salerno glazed doors I fitted throughout; I bought mine at a time when they were about 140 quid each unfinished, but I do now wish I'd bought the factory lacquered ones for 180, because I prefer the colour of them compared to how mine went when oiled.

Choice over again I'd oil them with osmo Polyx raw rather than osmo door, but I was taken in by recommendations to use a specific door oil that's thicker, less likely to soak through the veneer and potentially damage the glue, peeling the veneer

Or I'd lacquer them

They're typically ordered through BMs only, and I don't recall seeing a shed carrying them. Mostly they seem to be getting on for 200 to 250 a door these days, with the bizarre exception of these lovely variants at build4less:

XL Joinery White Grey Salerno Internal Laminate Clear Glass Door - Order Online Today!!

Contrasting curves with a straight edge, finished in White Grey with contrasting inlays. A completely contemporary design with a finish to match. The Salerno door will run seamlessly through your home. Our Salerno Fire door is certified for up to 30 minutes. Key features: Fully finished and...

build4less.co.uk

Only one size is 120 quid though, the rest are more like double that

 

[robinbanks]

Always thought Jewson were the most expensive BM.

Me too, until they made a bit of a pricing confusion on some roof battens last year and let me have 25x38 blue for 48p a meter inc VAT when my preferred independent BM wanted 77. Bought 20 packs and also managed to get them to price match wickes on some 2x3 CLS which, for some bizarre reason, was two thirds the price of anyone else. I think the staff have some reasonable leeway to decide what to charge you

 

[Mottie]

I bought my XL joinery doors from these people. Been very pleased with them. https://www.doors2floors.co.uk/

Edit: Surely the ones the OP links to are a pricing mistake?

 

[foxhole]

I bought my XL joinery doors from these people. Been very pleased with them. https://www.doors2floors.co.uk/

Edit: Surely the ones the OP links to are a pricing mistake?

No link from OP?

 

[Mottie]

No link from OP?

Sorry, got confused. I meant the one from Robinbanks.

 

[SFK]

what manufacturers/retailers do the trade generally trust?

Howdens

Doors

Quality oak internal doors at Howdens. Hardwearing and durable. Versatile and practical. Modern and traditional styles available. Hundreds of depots nationwide.

www.howdens.com

 

[johnny2007]

+1 for howdens.
The doors they sell are straight.
The likes of Wickes, b&q and others are hit and miss.
You need to check the doors one by one and be lucky.
Said that, I bought several doors in the years from selco and they've been straight and solid.