Hollow Core molded doors offer a lighter-weight, economic alternative to wood stile and rail interior doors.
Construction
Molded Doors are constructed as two skins separated with lightweight materials in the middle. The skin, or face, of the door is a 1/8” molded hardboard skin that is available with a smooth or textured painting surface.
Smooth Skin
Texture Skin
Core
In between the skins is a hollow core which includes blocking. This provides support for the door skins, but does not provide any sound insulation.
Hollow Core Blocking
Stiles and Rails
Along the vertical edges of the doors are wood or MDF stiles. Hollow core doors are available with medium density fiberboard (MDF) stiles as the lowest cost option. Wood stiles are preferred for better durability and strength. Along the top and bottom is a single fiber rail.
Single Bottom Rail
Conclusion
Molded hollow core doors come in a variety of styles and sizes. They are a great alternative to stile and rail doors however do not offer a high level of durability.
