Polyvinyl chloride or PVC is a plastic polymer available in both rigid and flexible forms. Manufacturers use the rigid form of PVC for fabricating panels to make doors, wall surfaces, floors, fences and much more. PVC made by BIS-approved manufacturers can be trusted to be safe for use at home. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specifies the composition of PVC which is stabilised and fire-retardant. Vinyl provides good insulation against electricity and the addition of heat stabilisers makes the panel flame retardant. Due to its cost-effectiveness, low maintenance and versatility, PVC has become a prominent material in the doors industry.
It is durable. PVC has high tolerance to shocks (such as banging) and abrasions (from rough use). Raw PVC is mixed with impact modifiers, heat stabilisers, thermal modifiers and fillers that make the panel suitable for home applications. Properly treated and installed PVC doors are resilient and can have a long life. Unlike wood and metal, a PVC sheet is coated with a thin plastic film, which makes it chemically resistant to acids, bases and salts. Hence, it is free of the risk of rotting, rusting and fading in high-moisture areas like bathrooms.