Should I buy a pre-finished door?

JadeHighland

I apologize if this seems like a basic question. I've received a quote of £1,100 for supplying and fitting four pre-finished Howden doors. However, I've found nearly identical-looking doors on Wickes (link below) for approximately £70 less per door:

[Link to Wickes door](https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Thame-Oak-Veneer-Ladder-Internal-Door---1981-x-838mm/p/165669)

The tradesman mentioned that if I opt for the Wickes doors, the total cost for supply, painting, and installation would be £860 (including the cost of varnish). On the other hand, someone advised me that choosing the Howden doors, which are already finished, might result in a better appearance. 

What are your thoughts on this?

Slinky

Our builder got unfinished doors on the basis that they would need to be trimmed to fit, so need to be refinished anyway.

FFHillbilly

if you have the time to finish them yourself then get the cheaper ones, I'd recommend doing the bulk of the finishing before the doors are fitted it's much cleaner, and then just do the planed edges once they have been fitted.
use Danish oil and apply with a sponge I found that was the cleanest way and it gets it on evenly

the better appearance really depends on what you like, I prefer the raw ones that have been oiled, they look much more like wood. I've seen some pre finished ones that look really shiny like it's some sort of wrap