Masonite

Masonite doors are for homeowners and builders fitting out rooms, closets and entrances in new construction or a remodel. Solid core interior doors help make rooms quieter than hollow core doors. Put solid core where household noise interrupts sleep or work.

Masonite designs, manufactures and distributes interior and exterior doors. Founded in Laurel, Mississippi, in 1925, the company is based in Tampa, Florida. Owens Corning acquired Masonite International on May 14, 2024.

Room doors, closet doors and hardware

For interior door quality, core construction is a useful dividing line: Masonite solid core doors are more durable than its hollow core doors. Choose the construction for the job before you choose the panel pattern.

Lightweight hollow core bifolds suit closets and pantries where swing space is tight. Check where the folded leaves will sit so you can still reach shelves and drawers.

Masonite’s door hardware offering includes a bifold door hardware bag.

Livingston combines a solid core constructed to resist warping, shrinking and cracking with a coordinating bifold style and a fire-rated option. The paintable 2 Panel hollow core bifold has a transitional design and a coordinating hinged style. The paintable Cheyenne hollow core bifold pairs a craftsman or transitional look with a coordinating hinged style. Where an opening needs a fire rating, choose a fire-rated door.

Exterior door choices

Masonite offers fiberglass, steel and wood exterior doors. Its fiberglass exterior doors use coordinated components designed to work together against leaks and drafts. Give the frame and threshold as much attention as the door face when fitting an entrance.

Door specifications

Door	Construction	Fire-rated option
Livingston 3 Panel	Solid core	Available
2 Panel bifold	Hollow core	Unavailable
Cheyenne bifold	Hollow core	Unavailable

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Masonite doors good?

Masonite solid core doors are a good choice when you want less noise between rooms and better durability than hollow core construction. They help quiet a room, but that doesn’t mean they’re soundproof. Pay attention to gaps around the opening, because sound can travel around the door as well as through it.

What are Masonite doors made of?

Masonite makes fiberglass, steel and wood exterior doors, along with molded interior doors offered in solid core and hollow core constructions. If you’re comparing similar panel designs, check the core construction too. A matching appearance doesn’t mean two doors will handle sound or wear the same way.

Is Masonite a good exterior door?

Masonite’s fiberglass exterior doors use coordinated components designed to work together against leaks and drafts, a useful feature for an entrance. Proper fitting and sealing still matter to how the opening performs. If energy efficiency is a priority for you, check whether the exact door configuration you’re considering is ENERGY STAR certified.

What are Masonite bifold doors used for?

Masonite bifold doors suit compact spaces such as closets and pantries, where folding panels help manage the space a door takes up. Coordinating hinged styles let you carry the same panel design through the room. When you’re replacing an existing bifold, check the hardware requirements for the replacement instead of assuming the old track and pivots will fit.