Buying guides

Short, practical guides for importers and project buyers — specifications, standards and sourcing checklists. Written by our export team.

WPC doors vs solid wood doors: which one should you import for humid climates?

Compare WPC (wood plastic composite) and solid wood interior doors on moisture resistance, weight, price structure and where each performs best — a practical guide for importers.

Interior door sizes: US, EU and Middle East standards for importers

Standard interior door leaf sizes and wall openings in the US, Europe and the Middle East, plus how to specify metric and imperial orders without costly mistakes.

How to vet an interior door supplier in China: a 12-point checklist

A practical due-diligence checklist for importers evaluating Chinese interior door and cabinet manufacturers: factory evidence, samples, QC and export documentation.

Pre-hung vs slab doors: what should you import?

Pre-hung door sets and slab doors compared for container efficiency, site labour, quality control and market expectations — plus packing advice.

Melamine, laminate, veneer and lacquer: door surface finishes compared

Compare the main interior door surface finishes on durability, appearance, maintenance and cost drivers — a selection guide for importers and project buyers.

Fire-rated and acoustic doors for hotel projects: what buyers must specify

How to specify fire-rated and acoustic interior doors for hotels and apartments: ratings, certificates, frames, seals and the items that are usually forgotten.