2025年10月30日
What materials are suitable for kitchen folding doors?
When picking kitchen folding doors, we usually have a hard time choosing the materials. We’ve got to think about the kitchen environment. We need to make sure the folding doors are moisture-proof, can resist oil stains, are durable, and easy to use. Among all kinds of materials, aluminum door profiles are definitely the best fit and are also used a lot.
Advantages of aluminum door profiles
1. Waterproof and very corrosion-resistant
The kitchen is often a humid place. Water vapor and oil stains build up regularly. The surface
of aluminum profiles is treated with anodizing, fluorocarbon spraying, or wood grain transfer printing. So, water vapor and oil stains in the environment don’t stick to the door easily. This can effectively prevent rust, and the door will last longer too.
2. Highly customizable, can be shaped flexibly to fit different needs
Aluminum door profiles are custom-made into various shapes at the factory through machine extrusion. You can use all kinds of door core materials like glass, acrylic, and metal mesh.
3. Lightweight but with a high load-bearing capacity
The density of aluminum door profiles is pretty low, about one-third of that of common steel materials. Even though the density is low, its tensile strength can reach 150 – 300 MPa. So, if you don’t want to struggle to push heavy doors when going into the kitchen, aluminum door profiles are usually at the top of your list.
| Material Type | Advantages | Disadvantages | Application Scenarios |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVC Plastic – Steel | Low cost, good thermal insulation | Prone to aging (becomes brittle under light/high temperature), poor oil resistance (surface yellows easily) | Limited budget, non – high – temperature and non – humid kitchen |
| Wood | Natural aesthetics, good texture | Prone to moisture deformation (high kitchen humidity), requires regular maintenance (painting/varnishing) | Dry environment, Chinese/original wood style |
| Stainless Steel | Extremely corrosion – resistant, high strength | Heavy (difficult to slide), high cost, prone to scratches on the surface | High – end kitchen, scenarios requiring strong load – bearing |
| Frameless Glass | Strong sense of transparency, modern feel | Requires additional frame support (otherwise low safety), prone to showing water stains | Small kitchen (requires lighting), open – plan |
Therefore, aluminum door profiles are widely used for folding kitchen doors. The above shares my thoughts on the material selection for folding kitchen doors. For more information, please bookmark this website or follow us on social media.
