Dec 05, 2024

The difference between PVC door and WPC door materials

There are significant differences in materials between PVC doors (polyvinyl chloride doors) and WPC doors (wood-plastic composite doors). These differences determine their differences in performance, service life, and applicable scenarios. The following is a detailed introduction to the differences between the two in terms of material composition, characteristics, performance, etc.

1. Material composition
PVC door: The main raw material of PVC door is polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin, which is a synthetic plastic that is usually mixed with stabilizers, plasticizers, fillers, colorants, etc., and processed through extrusion, injection molding and other processes. . PVC doors usually have a decorative film on their surface that simulates a wood grain effect, but their internal structure is almost entirely made of plastic.

WPC door: WPC door uses wood plastic composite material (Wood Plastic Composite), which is compounded of wood fiber (such as sawdust, wood powder) and plastic (usually PE, PVC or PP) through a specific process. WPC materials combine the natural texture of wood with the durability of plastic. They usually use more environmentally friendly raw materials and have good biodegradability.

2. Performance characteristics
PVC door:
Strong waterproofing: PVC itself does not absorb water, so PVC doors are not easy to deform, swell or rot when used in humid environments.
Light weight: Due to the lower density of PVC, PVC doors are lighter than traditional wooden doors and are easier to carry and install.
Poor anti-aging ability: PVC doors are prone to aging when exposed to ultraviolet rays for a long time, and problems such as discoloration and cracking may occur on the surface.
Easy to process: The surface of PVC doors can be decorated with various colors and textures to adapt to different home decoration styles.

WPC door:
High environmental protection: The raw materials of WPC doors generally contain more renewable wood components, and the plastic parts used are usually environmentally friendly plastics, so they have better environmental performance.
High strength: Because WPC doors combine the characteristics of wood and plastic, its strength and hardness are better than PVC doors and are not easily deformed or damaged.
Good UV resistance and waterproof properties: WPC doors have strong UV resistance and waterproof properties, are suitable for various climate conditions, and are less likely to age under long-term use.
Good thermal insulation and sound insulation: WPC material has good thermal insulation and sound insulation effects. It can maintain indoor temperature stability and effectively reduce noise when used.

3. Applicable scenarios
PVC doors are suitable for indoor environments, such as kitchens, bathrooms, storage rooms and other places that are humid or require easy cleaning. Due to its light weight, it is also suitable for use in places with light doors and windows.

Due to its excellent strength, aging resistance and environmental protection performance, WPC doors are more suitable for use in various environments such as homes, offices, hotels, etc., especially places that have high requirements on the long-term durability and appearance of the door.

PVC doors and WPC doors each have their own advantages. PVC doors are mainly characterized by waterproofness and lightness, but are weak in anti-aging and environmental protection; while WPC doors combine the advantages of wood and plastic and have high strength, good UV resistance and waterproof properties, and at the same time It is more environmentally friendly and suitable for long-term use and various environments. Which door material to choose mainly depends on the use needs, budget and performance requirements of the door.