Engineereddoors represent not just a technological advancement but a sustainable andefficient solution for the future of door manufacturing.

Arevolution in door manufacturing is quietly taking place. Trending are theengineered doors certified under IS 2191 Part 2: 2022, the industry is on thebrink of significant transformation. The long-standing belief in the inherentsuperiority of solid timber-infill doors is being challenged by theseinnovative alternatives.

Thedoors adhere to four distinct standards tailored to various materials andapplications:

IS 2202 (Part 1) – 2023:Wooden Flush Door Shutters (Solid Core Type with Plywood Face Panels).

IS 2202 (Part 2) – 2022:Wooden Flush Door Shutters (Solid Core Type with Particle Board, High DensityFibre Board, Medium Density Fibre Board, and Fibre Hardboard Face Panels).

IS 2191 (Part 1) – 2022:Wooden Flush Door Shutters (Cellular, Hollow, and Tubular Core Type withPlywood Face Panels).

IS 2191 (Part 2) – 2022:Wooden Flush Door Shutters (Cellular, Hollow, and Tubular Core Type withParticle Board, High Density Fibre Board, Medium Density Fibre Board, and FibreHardboard Face Panels).

Despitethe variations in their construction, the performance criteria for these doorsremain consistent, effectively debunking the myth that solid timber doors aresuperior. These flush door shutters can be classified into two grades:

-         BWP (Boiling Water Proof) Grade, suitable for bothhumid and dry locations, and

-         MR (Moisture Resistance) Grade, recommended for drylocations only.

ByFebruary 28, 2025, all flush doors will be required to display the ISI mark,ensuring they meet mandatory quality control standards. The rigorous Type Teststhey must undergo include dimensions and squareness tests, general flatness,and local planeness tests and a series of other assessments like impactindentation, flexure, edge loading, shock resistance, buckling resistance, slamming,misuse, varying humidity, end immersion, knife, glue adhesion, and screwwithdrawal resistance tests.

TheAcceptance Tests further ensure the doors' quality and durability throughassessments, such as dimensions and squareness tests, general flatness andlocal planeness tests, slamming tests, end immersion tests, knife tests, andglue adhesion tests.

Theadvantages for manufacturing engineered doors are numerous. There is no longera need to search for quality wood, season timber, or perform chemicaltreatments. Energy costs during production are minimized, labour costs arereduced, and production efficiency is increased, all while achieving a superiorfinish.

Moreover,these doors are eco-friendly and sustainable, utilizing high content engineeredmaterials, including sawmill waste and shavings. Additionally, the engineereddoors have better acoustic and stability features.

Thisshift towards engineered doors also aligns seamlessly with the growing trend ofmodular wooden furniture. As the modular furniture market expands, the need forversatile, high-quality components becomes critical. Engineered doors, withtheir superior finishes and adaptability, fit perfectly into this landscape,offering both aesthetic appeal and functional reliability.

Engineereddoors represent not just a technological advancement but a sustainable andefficient solution for the future of door manufacturing. By embracing modernmaterials and standards, the industry can look forward to a future of innovation,productivity, and quality assurance.

New Product Manuals release by BIS for DoorIndustry:

TheBureau of Indian Standards has very recently published in January 2025, RevisedProduct Manuals for IS 2202 Part 1:2023, IS 2202 Part 2:2022, and IS 2191 Part2:2022.

Downloadfrom the latest product manuals for IS 2202 Part 1:2023, IS 2202 Part 2:2022and IS 2191 Part 2:2022 by giving the reference of IS # in search option.
https://www.bis.gov.in/product-certification/product-specific-information-2/product-manualsmk/

Doormanufacturers can study the revisions in detail and to apply for BIS license asper the provisions of Revised Product Manuals.

Deadlineto obtain ISI marking for Flush Doors remains unchanged 28.2.2025.