Melamine Door Guide: Melamine-Faced MDF and Particle Board Doors, Colours and Wood Grains, Scratch and Moisture Resistance, Thickness, Edges, Indicative Rates, Fitting and Quality Checks in Pakistan
A melamine door has a melamine-resin surface bonded to MDF or particle board, which gives a smooth, colourful, scratch-resistant finish at a modest price, and it is common for bedrooms, offices and wardrobes. Prices run from about PKR 7,000 to PKR 20,000 per leaf. This page covers melamine-faced MDF and particle board doors, colours and wood grains, scratch and moisture resistance, thickness, edges, indicative rates, fitting and quality checks. For related pages see flush doors, Malaysian panel doors and engineered doors.
What melamine is
Melamine is a resin-impregnated paper pressed onto a board under heat. It resists scratches, stains and light, and comes in many colours and wood-grain prints. The board underneath, usually MDF or particle board, decides strength and moisture behaviour.
Indicative rates
These ranges show common retail figures per leaf.
| Door | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Melamine door, particle board core | PKR 6,500 - 11,000 |
| Melamine door, MDF core | PKR 9,000 - 16,000 |
| Melamine door with moulded edge | PKR 13,000 - 20,000 |
| Frame, per door | PKR 4,000 - 12,000 |
| Fitting and lock | PKR 2,000 - 6,000 |
Prices move with brand, model, size and stock. Use these ranges to judge a quote, then compare the exact model and what is included.
Strength and moisture
Board cores swell if water gets in, especially at the bottom edge and around hinges. doors suit dry interior rooms and are poor in bathrooms and kitchens with wet floors. Seal the bottom edge and keep floors dry. For wet areas choose plastic or WPC.
Thickness and edges
Standard leaves are 32 to 40 millimetres thick. Check that edges are banded with PVC or melamine edging that is glued evenly, as open edges let moisture in. Corners should be neat, not chipped.
Colours and style
Wood-grain prints imitate oak, walnut and teak, and solid colours suit modern rooms. Match the finish to wardrobes and floors. Melamine cannot be sanded and re-polished like real wood.
Fitting
Hang on three hinges with screws made for board, pilot-drill holes to avoid splitting and fit the frame plumb. Over-tightening damages the board core. Fitting should be done by a trained carpenter or fixer, and the frame and wall checked for level before the door is hung.
Quality checks
Look for flat faces, even colour, tight edge banding and no chipping, and press on the surface to check the core is dense. Ask for a warranty and a moisture-resistant core where possible.
What to check before buying
- Core. MDF or good particle board
- Edges. Banded and sealed
- Location. Dry rooms only
- Hinges. Board-rated screws
Before you decide
Use doors in dry rooms, check edge banding and seal the bottom. A door is an affordable and tidy choice for interiors. Keep a spare edge strip and a few matching screws for repairs. Ask the supplier which hinge screws suit the core, and test one hinge hole before fitting all of them, because board cores split when over-tightened.
Frequently Asked Questions
A door with a melamine-resin surface bonded to MDF or particle board. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering.
As indicative ranges, about PKR 6,500 to 11,000 with a particle board core and PKR 9,000 to 16,000 with an MDF core. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering.
No. The board core swells if water enters. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise.
In dry interior rooms such as bedrooms and offices. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
No. Melamine is a surface layer. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay.
Yes, we supply across Pakistan. Share the quantity, the size or rating and the place of use on WhatsApp. You get a written rate with the exact model, what is included and the warranty, ready to compare with any other seller. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
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