Painted vs veneered interior doors – which lasts longer?
Planning door replacements and stuck between painted finishes or natural veneer. Painted seems easier to match walls, but worried about chipping/peeling in high-traffic areas. Anyone have long-term experience with Interior painted doors? Best for humid spots like bathrooms?
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Interior painted doors are great if you want full color control—they let you match or contrast walls exactly, and modern paints are tougher than older ones against scratches/humidity. Mine (semi-gloss white) have held up well for 18 months with just occasional touch-ups; no major peeling even near the kitchen. They hide minor imperfections better than raw veneer too. Go for factory-applied multi-layer finishes for durability—cheaper DIY paints don't compare. I sourced some solid MDF-core painted ones in various styles that looked sharp and felt sturdy: Interior painted doors Easy to clean, and the even coat gives a polished vibe. Solid option if you're after consistency and low-fuss maintenance.