There are commercially made doors available with maple veneer in 1
3/8" and 1 3/4" (35mm and 45mm) at pretty reasonable prices. I'd be surprized if a hollow core version would cost even $75 (probably closer to $50 or less). A solid core version should be less that $150. A fire rated door and jamb set could push that up a bit. If birch is acceptable you might be able to pick the door up at the local big box store for even less. Birch is one of the most common species for a veneered flush door.The doors should come with a five year warrenty if made by a reputable firm. This would cover warp and delamination. I don't want to sound too harsh, but it sounds like the advice you are getting could be improved upon.
Best,
Bob
Hi,
>
> I really need a professional advice. Please, help!
>
> We are going to remodel our kitchen in contemporary style and chose a
> natural color maple slab door. We still can not decide what material
> the door should be made from, and hear sooo many conflicting
> suggestions!
>
> Our options are:
> 1. Solid wood slab door (might warp)
> 2. MDF covered with wood veneer (might crack, delaminate and peel at > the edge)
> 3. MDF covered with wood veneer. In order to protect it from
> delamination and peeling at the edge, the door has a solid wood tiny
> trim around the edge (the solid wood edging might come off and you
> will see the seal between the veneer and the solid wood edge).
>
> Choise #3 is more expensive, and it is $4000 more than choise #2. >
> We don't know if having solid wood edge around the veneer door really
> worth it, or we would pay extra for the door that after time would
> look even worse then simply veneered door without any solid wood edge. >
> Any suggestion would be appreciated.
> Thank you,
> Irina.