Is color difference of wooden doors normal?

When purchasing wooden doors, some people find that the custom-made wooden doors they purchased have a certain color difference from the ones they had in mind after the wooden door manufacturer delivered them to their door. How can we solve this color difference problem for wooden doors, and why does the color difference occur?

Natural properties reasons

We all know that the leaves on a tree are not the same, let alone two different trees. Even if it is made from the same tree, the color of the door made near the heart and roots will be darker, while the color of the wooden door made near the treetop and bark will be lighter.

Therefore, the color of the finished product cannot be the same as the sample. Even if it is redone, it is difficult to guarantee that the finished product is completely consistent. Moreover, the age and grain of each tree will also lead to color differences, which are all natural properties of wood.

↑ Different growing environments

↑The color of the tree core is different from that near the bark

Paint absorption

The growth environment of each tree is different, and the structure of the wood itself will also be different, and it will also have different colors and grains. When the wood is spliced ​​together and painted, there will be some color differences due to the degree of wood absorption, resulting in different colors and slight color differences.

↑The texture structure of each tree is different, and the annual rings are different

Paint process problems

The paint for each product needs to be re-mixed, and the number of coats of paint will be different, which will cause slight differences in color.

Environmental factors

Generally, the color of wooden doors near windows is obviously brighter than that of wooden doors in dark locations. This is mainly due to the visual color difference of wooden doors caused by sunlight.

Is it a quality issue?

Color variation is rare in laminate doors, but it's unavoidable with solid wood doors. This color variation is a natural property of solid wood doors. Wood is porous, with varying densities in different parts, and absorbs light and paint differently. This is why different sides of the same floor can sometimes have different shades and textures. While slight color variations on a door aren't considered a quality issue, the presence of two different colors on a single door is a quality issue.

How to identify

The more you try to cover up certain traces, the easier it is to highlight them. How can we tell if color difference is "inferior quality"?

If wooden door manufacturers use defective boards as qualified boards for processing, they must undergo color correction treatment. In order to control the color difference of solid wood doors within a very small range, the paint layer on the surface will be relatively thick, and it is not easy to control the color of the wooden doors within a certain range.

When choosing wooden doors, you must have an understanding and knowledge of the color difference of wooden doors.

How to solve it

In order to avoid the overall beauty of the room being affected by excessive color differences in solid wood doors, you can control the color difference of your own wooden doors by asking the manufacturer to send the same batch of wooden door products!

It is normal for wooden doors to have slight color difference, and the color difference value of wooden doors is within the allowable range. Generally speaking, a color difference of no more than 5% is reasonable.

When purchasing wooden doors, pay attention to color differences and learn more about the characteristics of wood products and the causes of color differences. Do not request a replacement door just because of color inconsistency. If there are more serious quality problems, contact the manufacturer for a replacement.