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There are lots of options today for painted interior doors. There are many door types, made many ways and available through a variety of channels. It can be confusing to understand what is the best fit for your customers’ projects.
This resource is dedicated to teaching you more about Redi-Prime®, Simpson's long-standing brand of primed interior doors.
Redi-Prime is one of today’s most recognized brands for painted interior doors. The method of construction and internal components are the same as Simpson wood doors. And when combined with MDF veneers on stile and rail surfaces, solid MDF panels and an impeccable priming process, the result is an architecturally-beautiful, long-lasting interior painted door.
Redi-Prime® by Simpson | Other Interior Primed Door Types | Other Primed Stile & Rail Doors | |
Warranty | 5 Years or less | 5 Years or less | |
Knock Test | Solid/Strong/Safe | Hollow/Weak | Solid/Strong/Safe |
Pricing | Great Value | Cheap | Good Value |
Priming Process | Double Sanded and Primed | Primed | Primed |
Architectural Details | Sharp 90 Degree Corners for Shaker Profile. Architecturally Correct Layouts. | Not Architecturally Correct, Undesirable | Sharp 90 Degree Corners for Shaker Profile. Architecturally Correct Layouts. |
In Local Distributor Inventory | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Back Up Supply to Support Local Inventory | Yes, Regional Warehouse Support | No | No |
Ability to Alter on the Job Site | Can trim for both width and height | Restrictions | Restrictions |
# Designs In Stock | 230+ | 50+ | 50+ |
Odd Sizes In Stock | Yes | No | No |
Custom Designs and Sizes | Made in Washington state | No | No |
Marketing Support | Best in Class Displays with Sales Lead Program | Literature and Product Samples | No |
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