5 Common Mistakes People Make When Buying Wooden Doors (And How to Avoid Them)
Buying a wooden door for your home seems straightforward until you realize how many things can go wrong. We’ve seen countless customers face issues that could have been easily avoided. Your main door isn’t just an entrance—it’s a long-term investment that affects your home’s security, aesthetics, and value.
Whether you’re looking for teak wood doors in Bangalore or custom door designs, here are five critical mistakes to avoid:
1. Falling for Unrealistic Prices
When someone offers you Burma teak wood at ₹3,000 per cubic foot (market rate: ₹9,500+), alarm bells should ring. Quality teak wood costs more for good reason—it’s durable, termite-resistant, and ages beautifully. Cheap prices usually mean inferior wood species, poor seasoning, or hidden defects. We believe in transparency over shortcuts.
Tip: Always verify wood grade thoroughly.
2. Ignoring Moisture Content
This is the silent killer of wooden doors. Bangalore’s climate swings from dry summers to heavy monsoons. If your door’s moisture content isn’t optimal (8-12% for interior, 12-15% for exterior), expect warping and swelling within months.
Our Advantage: Every door undergoes controlled kiln-drying.
Red Flag: Doors that feel heavy or have a musty smell likely have high moisture content.
3. Wrong Measurements = Costly Mistakes
Measuring incorrectly is more common than you’d think. Many customers measure their old door instead of the door frame opening—a crucial error.
The Right Way:
- Measure frame opening (not the old door)
- Take three measurements for height and width
- Note the smallest measurement
- Account for floor clearance
- Determine swing direction (left or right-hand)
4. Buying Components Separately
Purchasing your door leaf, frame, hardware, and finishing from different vendors is a recipe for disaster. Mismatched wood species expand differently, colors don’t match, and warranty becomes a nightmare with everyone blaming someone else.
5. Skipping Proper Treatment & Finishing
Good wood with poor treatment fails quickly. Essential treatments include anti-termite protection, anti-fungal coating, proper priming, and quality finish coats with UV protection.
Remember: Finishing isn’t cosmetic—it’s your door’s armor against Bangalore’s climate.
Why Choose Us?
For over 20 years, we’ve been Bangalore’s trusted timber expert. We offer:
- Authentic Burma teak and Honne wood
- Complete door solutions (custom + ready-made)
- Teak wood main doors, pooja doors, interior doors
- Professional installation & lifetime support
- Custom furniture and wooden flooring
Visit our Bangalore showroom or contact us at tfsworld.in for expert guidance on your wooden door needs.
7 Most Asked Questions About Buying Wooden Doors
Burma teak is the gold standard for durability and termite resistance. Honne wood offers great value. Choose based on budget and climate needs.
Genuine Burma teak ranges ₹9,500-₹15,000 per cubic foot. Complete main doors cost ₹45,000-₹1,20,000 including frame and hardware.
Solid wood is premium but needs more maintenance. Engineered wood doors offer better moisture resistance and stability at lower cost.
Check moisture content (8-12% for interior doors). Well-seasoned wood feels uniformly light, has no musty smell, and shows consistent color.
Yes. Apply wood polish annually, wipe water immediately, ensure proper ventilation. Quality teak wood doors need minimal maintenance due to natural oils.
Absolutely! Custom doors are available in any size, design, carving, or wood type. Visit showrooms to discuss your vision.
With proper care, 25-40+ years. Burma teak doors often exceed 50 years with professional finishing and installation.
