It's a tough question that you pose and one we get asked on a daily basis. If you're simply after a flat door (no profile shaping on the front) then you really can't go past laminate. The machine technology available these days is very good, in fact we have recently purchased one of the best edging machines in the industry and will start using it in the next few weeks. It uses a laser to seal the edges so that you almost can't see the glue line at all! This machine is new to the industry and we will be one of the first companies in Victoria to get one. Samples aren't available yet but our showrooms are otherwise well equipped to show different finishes. I would avoid gloss and matt if you're worried about scratches and showing up finger marks. A semi-gloss (for example Laminex Silk finish) is a great in between finish that is very user friendly. All the best!

Thanks Anne and I will look at pale grey given the maintenance considerations. I have already paid for a colour consultant who was great but the Reckless grey she suggested for the house render and basalt gutters/fascia and front wall were too grey when we had the render samples put on and while it had a modern look, it was not giving the beach/coastal feel. I will head back into our inspirations paint store this morning to see if I can find the warm grey colours that have the most similar colour make up to Dune, and go from there. Anne you don't happen to know the dulux colour most close in composition to Colorbond Dune so I know where to start? Thanks again and I would love to hear from anyone who has got a dune roof and hear if they tried light coloured gutters and what render colours they have used on their walls.

Dear Creatively Challenged , I can recommend Dulux Colour Consultants, I gave up after about 5 sample pots . At the time it cost me $150 and if I used dulux paints I could claim a full refund . That was 12 years ago . I didn’t realise at the time just how good they were , the colours are still in fashion but it’s ready for another paint job for sure. It was such a relief to have someone in who is trained and fully understands colours and fashion and what goes with what . I finally stopped stressing about it and got the job done ✅

I’m biased. But 2 pack by far. If it is applied correctly. There are quite a lot of cowboys in the industry out there just cutting corners to make a better margin. Choice of colours unlimited. Up to 5 gloss levels. And down the track a fresh up or change of colour if you wish. 2nd choice, Melamine. Some great colours available as well as textures and finishes. Now Acrylic. Mmm, where to start. Yes it does discolour. Theoretically clear acrylic should be colour fast and maintain water clarity. However given the fact this is a co extruded product, not a lot of thought was put into how UV stable the ABS was. The ABS, is what gives us the colour. More of an issue with the light colours as opposed to the dark and wood grains. Then there’s the edge tape. But I’ll give it rest now. As for Glad Wrap.?. But that’s just my opinion.