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Interior Doors Price Index

Price trends, forecasts, and supply data for hollow core, solid core, fire-rated, and specialty interior doors.

Product pricing by subcategory

Commercial and retail price ranges tracked from major distributors. Updated weekly.

Panel Styles161 products
Retail$30 – $752/sq ft
Commercial$18 – $564/sq ft
Retail Commercial | = median
Price by spec (commercial)
SizeProductsLowHighMedian
24X8022$74$564$133
30X808$81$430$151
36X808$125$564$274
32X807$53$564$85
18X806$79$382$147
28X805$18$183$60
80X806$127$315$225
Specialty273 products
Retail$30 – $1160/sq ft
Commercial$18 – $870/sq ft
Retail Commercial | = median
Price by spec (commercial)
SizeProductsLowHighMedian
36X8024$65$277$151
36X8417$92$870$225
24X809$112$749$219
28X808$77$870$870
80X806$192$435$341
30X804$131$264$186
32X804$194$303$232
36X965$101$217$164
60X844$335$870$870
18X803$113$539$252
30X843$211$296$266
36X793$330$671$603
60X803$499$870$664
Standard203 products
Retail$30 – $470/sq ft
Commercial$18 – $352/sq ft
Retail Commercial | = median
Price by spec (commercial)
MaterialProductsLowHighMedian
Solid Core56$50$299$147
Hollow Core5$22$67$49

Prices last updated Mar 14, 2026. Commercial = contractor/trade pricing (typically 25-30% below retail).

Understanding Interior Doors Prices in Construction

Interior doors are specified in virtually every construction project and represent a deceptively complex material category. A typical residential project requires 15-25 interior doors; a commercial project may need hundreds. The category spans from commodity hollow-core doors at $30-50 each to custom architectural doors exceeding $2,000, with fire-rated and acoustic-rated doors in between.

Door pricing is influenced by both lumber markets (for solid core and wood veneer products) and manufactured component markets (for MDF, hardboard, and composite cores). The pre-hung door assembly — including frame, hinges, and hardware prep — adds significant value and labor content beyond the door slab itself.

Key Pricing Drivers

  • Lumber and composite wood panel costs (MDF, particleboard, hardboard)
  • Hardware costs — hinges, locksets, and fire-rated hardware increasingly imported
  • Fire rating and acoustic rating requirements in commercial and multifamily projects
  • ADA compliance requirements affecting door width, hardware, and closer specifications
  • Residential construction volume, particularly single-family and multifamily housing starts
  • Labor costs in pre-hung assembly operations

Interior Doors price trends

Historical pricing and 6-month forecast for interior doors.

Interior Doors scorecard

Current direction, confidence, year-over-year change, and volatility.

Interior Doors tariff & trade impact

How current tariffs and trade policy affect interior doors pricing.

Supply Chain Context

Interior door manufacturing is largely domestic, with major producers including Masonite, JELD-WEN, and Steves Doors operating U.S. plants. This domestic production base provides insulation from direct tariff exposure on finished doors, though some components (exotic veneers, specialty glass lites) are imported.

Lead times for standard stock doors run 2-4 weeks. Custom sizes, specialty finishes, and fire-rated assemblies extend to 6-12 weeks. Large multifamily projects should schedule door orders 8-12 weeks ahead of installation to ensure availability, particularly for fire-rated and sound-rated units that require third-party certification.

Interior Doors supply chain risk assessment

Current risk factors affecting interior doors availability and lead times.

Seasonal Patterns

Door demand tracks new construction activity with spring and summer peaks. Manufacturers typically implement annual price increases in Q1. Year-end ordering can sometimes lock in current-year pricing for Q1 delivery on large projects.

Year-over-year construction material price changes

How interior doors price movements compare across all tracked building materials.

Related Categories

For details on how we calculate these forecasts, see our methodology. View all categories on the Price Index overview.

Frequently asked questions

Solid core doors typically cost 2-3x more than hollow core for the same size and finish. The premium buys better sound attenuation, durability, and perceived quality. Fire-rated solid core doors carry an additional premium of 30-50% over standard solid core.

Fire-rated doors require certified assemblies including the door, frame, hardware, and sometimes closers. A 20-minute fire-rated assembly typically costs 40-60% more than a non-rated assembly. 90-minute ratings cost 2-3x non-rated pricing.

Moderately. Lumber and wood panel materials represent 30-40% of door manufacturing cost. Large lumber price movements take 1-3 months to flow through to finished door pricing. Hollow core doors are less lumber-sensitive than solid core products.

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