Full MDF Internal Door

[tomf]

Can I make these doors using an mdf base with planted on mdf rails and stiles, then lipped with some hardwood for on the hinge side?

 

[Zeddedhed]

You most certainly can. I've made three of these for my workshop. As long as you lip em up as you said you'll be fine.

 

[adidat]

Probably look nicer if you lipped both edges, when you come to paint

Adidat

 

[Zeddedhed]

Probably look nicer if you lipped both edges, when you come to paint

Adidat

Definitely. Also it'll give you a fighting chance of getting a mortice latch fitted.

 

[tomf]

Fantastic, thank you.
Any suggestions on thicknesses,
18mm base 6mm rails and stiles?
How about lippage with?

 

[mseries]

Out of interest how will tomf attach the lip ? Biscuits and glue ? T&G + glue ?

 

[Zeddedhed]

20mm thick solid lipping. Leave the stiles and top and bottom rails overhanging by 10mm all round to create a groove all round the outside. The lipping should then be tongued into this and glued with a D4 glue.
I know it sounds a bit flaky, and it certainly isn't the ideal way to go about doing an internal door but it does work. I know because I've tried it in my own workshop as an experiment several years ago.

I'm assuming you're asking because you don't have the means to make a traditional door, in which case it's an acceptable alternative. (just)

 

[dzj]

It will be as heavy as an oak door, so choose hardware accordingly.