Hollow core doors!
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Carol Roddy on May 19, 2016You could just get some thin molding and make either squares or rectangles which would give them the look of 3,4,or 6 panel doors (depending on the size and placment of the "panels") You can also paint the trim a different color OR you can paint the inside a different color which will give you a different look. It would be a very reasonable project.Helpful Reply
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Ducky on May 20, 2016I didn't think a hollow core COULD be a fire door. But yes, it is easy to get thin molding, like quarter round, glue ( construction or liquid nails. Then a light tape to temp. Hold ) stain or paint. Lots of ideas for door panels. Have fun.Helpful Reply
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Pandalana Williams on May 20, 2016Stencil them :)Helpful Reply
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Allison on May 20, 2016mirrors, molding, paint the edge a contrasting color, photo collage, blackboard paint, and the other comment about fire doors is correct. fire doors must be solid core.Helpful Reply
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William on May 20, 2016I also never heard of hollow core doors being fire doors. Generally fire doors are metal or fire rated wood panels with a plaster type material sandwiched between the panels.If these indeed are fire doors, the only thing is you can paint them and it has to be special fire rated paint that has silica powder incorporated in it.. Anything else you do to the doors would be a violation by limiting their fire rating.Helpful Reply
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Deborah Degan on May 20, 2016I had hollow core doors in my last house. I found some cheap wood frames in the same size and glued them to the door for some interest.Helpful Reply
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Kayleigh wall on May 20, 2016Thanks! Some great ideas, stencil and mirrors are good ideas. Should have stated in UK. Unfortunately fire doors here are either ply hollow or panelled and expensive and required through out a property with a loft conversion so trying to cut costs but not finish. Definitely going to suggest the thin moulding too. ThanksHelpful Reply
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Richard Leindecker on May 20, 2016In the trades as carpenter eover 30 yrs. you cannot use hollow core doors for fire protection.Helpful Reply
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Richard Leindecker on May 22, 2016UK probably has different codes than USA.Helpful Reply
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