Choosing a door seems simple… until problems start:
• swelling during monsoon
• termite attack
• colour fading
• cracking at the bottom
• misalignment
• bathroom door damage within 6–12 months
Most homeowners buy doors emotionally — based on colour or design — without checking the technical details.
That’s why 80% of door failures happen within the first 2 years.
I’ve seen so many families proudly install new doors, only to experience:
• rubbing at the bottom
• difficulty closing
• peeling laminate
• damp smell near bathroom door
• carpenter repairs every 4–6 months
And they always say the same thing:
“If someone had told us what to check before buying, we would’ve chosen better.”
That’s why I created this blog — to help you ask the right questions BEFORE you buy a door.
These 5 questions guarantee that you choose a long-lasting, maintenance-free, trouble-free door.
The 5 Most Important Questions to Ask Before Buying Any Door
1. Is the door waterproof?
This is the #1 reason bathroom doors fail.
If your door absorbs moisture:
• it will swell
• it will bend
• it will crack
• it will expand from the bottom
So always ask:
“Is this door 100% waterproof?”
If the answer is unclear, avoid that product.
FRP doors are fully waterproof, making them the safest for bathrooms, kitchens, balconies and utility areas.
2. Is it termite-proof?
Termites silently destroy wooden doors and frames.
A door that is not termite-proof means:
• yearly chemical treatments
• bad smell
• health risk
• door replacement in 1–2 years
FRP and WPC doors are 100% termite-proof for life.
This alone saves thousands of rupees.
3. What is inside the door? (CORE MATERIAL)
This is the question people NEVER ask — but it decides the door’s lifespan.
At Tulsi Fibre Glass Industries, our FRP doors come with:
PU-Foam Core
Lightweight, strong, great insulation
Perfect for bathrooms, internal, and external use
Honeycomb Core
Durable, structured, economical
Perfect for all home usage
Both cores are good — the best one depends on your usage.
If you don’t know what’s inside the door, you are buying blindly.
4. What type of frame is recommended with this door?
A good door on a bad frame = guaranteed future problems.
Ask:
“Which frame should I use with this door?”
Most wooden frames will:
• swell
• crack
• get termites
• bend during monsoon
For long-term performance, WPC door frames are the best choice.
They remain completely stable for years.
5. What is the warranty & after-sales support?
A good manufacturer always provides:
• written warranty
• manufacturing quality assurance
• technical support
• installation guidance
If a brand hesitates to provide warranty — red flag.
At Tulsi Fibre Glass Industries, all our FRP & WPC products come with:
• Product warranty
• Long-term performance assurance
• Technical installation support
Because we believe in long-term relationships, not one-time sales.
Bonus Question: Is the door suitable for ALL areas of my home?
Many people think different doors are required for:
• bedroom
• bathroom
• internal
• external
• balcony
• kitchen
But modern materials like FRP solve all of this.
Our FRP doors are suitable for ALL areas: internal + external + bathroom + toilet + kitchen.
One product → multiple applications.
Final Advice
Don’t choose a door based only on looks.
Choose based on lifestyle, weather, usage, moisture, durability and long-term cost.
When you ask the right questions, you make the right decisions.
If you want:
• Zero swelling
• Zero termites
• Zero maintenance
• Long life
• Smooth operation
• Premium look
Then FRP doors + WPC frames will always be the best combination.
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