Pricing and Costs of Interior Doors

Examine pricing and costs of interior doors of various types
By L. Newton Interior doors for a home can cost anywhere from $50 to $2,000 depending on the style. It is important to discuss the pricing and cost of interior doors with clients during the construction of their home. During the construction phase, you will need to have door measurements and styles for the creation of door openings.

Homeowners have several different options when it comes to choosing interior doors for their home. Clients will appreciate your advice and consultation on making the right choice about interior doors. It is essential to gain an understanding of the budget that your customer has set for interior doors. When determining the pricing and costs of interior doors for a new home, consider the following:

1. How many interior doors will be in the home?

2. Which areas for interior doors are most important to your customer?

3. Is there a need for custom interior doors?

Spend more for decorative interior doors

Stylish, decorative interior doors add a lot to a home's eye appeal. Spending more on elaborate interior doors may help a contractor sell a home more quickly. Use decorative glass and mirrored doors for sunroom and dining room entrances. Add beveled glass doors and decorative wood finished doors in other areas of the home. Interior French doors also give good eye appeal to a home. These types of doors can cost up to $2,000. However, many feel that their beauty outweighs the cost. Some people also like to design custom interior doors for their home.
Try:  Ambiance Doors has etched interior glass doors for $359 to $540. Builders Door Outlet sells interior doors with privacy glass for an average of $300.

Look for wholesale interior doors in bulk

If you construct and sell several homes such as in a subdivision, you can save money by buying the same design of interior doors for each home. Buy these doors from the same company at the same time and ask for a discount. Interior door wholesale companies often offer volume discounts for contractors. These discounts include percentages such as 10% off and free shipping.
Try:  Bob Timberlake Mill sells four-panel wood doors for  around $215 to $1,070. Customers receive a discount for purchasing two or more doors. Interior Door offers basic interior doors for as cheap as $129 on 10 or more doors.

Save money on basic interior doors

If you costumer does not have an opinion about the type of interior door you install in their home, save money with basic doors. Basic doors are also a good idea for homes and duplexes that you build to rent to others. Most renters are not concerned about the style of interior doors in the home. Purchase a basic interior door for less than $50. Some cheaper interior doors are plywood and unpainted or stained. Pre-hung doors cost extra. Purchase plain interior doors direct from manufacturers and finish them yourself.
Try:  Nicks Building claims to have the cheapest interior doors. Most of their inventory for basic doors ranges from $200 to $400. Lowe's sells basic interior doors unpainted for $29 to $100.

• When helping customers choose the type of interior door for their budget, create a comparison table. Discuss the doors' lifespan and security features compared to price.