Different wood species have diverse looks that create unique
vibes for buildings. If you understand various woods and their qualities, you
can select the right type for your desired project. For example, some woods are
excellent for interior doors, while others suit external doors best.
You can also do different finishing styles on wooden doors.
Therefore, understand which finish suits which species. For instance, soft
maples are suitable for painting since they absorb paint well. On the other
hand, staining would suit species such as oak, ashwood, and cedar. The
following are top wood species that work for doors.
1. Walnut
Walnut is a durable, moisture-resistant, and
energy-efficient hardwood. It has a natural beauty with spirals and circles
that do not require painting. However, if you want to alter the natural look,
you can use a lightly tinted stain. Walnut wood doors blend well with different
designs, ranging from antique to minimalistic.
If you have an interior design-led building project, a
luxurious look of walnut doors will do the magic. The rich feel adds warmth to
neutral surroundings, and its color looks magnificent during the day and night.
It looks dark and natural doing the day and sheltering at night.
2. Mahogany
This species is strong, durable, and stable with tight wood
grains. In addition, it comes in different shades of red that become darker
with age. It's hard and costly but an excellent choice for interior and exterior
doors, as its benefits outweigh costs.
Even in humid areas, mahogany doors last long as they are
resistant to moisture. Whether you want to stain or paint, mahogany takes both
finishes and maintains a beautiful look. Also, it complements different decor.
3. Cedar
For a durable, moisture-resistant door that is less prone to
rot and decay, cedar is the way to go. In addition, cedar has a rich scent that
puts off insects, making it insect-repellant. Finally, you can stain or paint
cedar doors and still get a great look.
Cedar doors are dense and therefore do not warp or crack due
to harsh weather conditions. Also, they are great to work with as they hold
screws, nails, paint, glue, and polish for a long time.
4. Alder
Alder is a semi-hardwood for interior doors. It is one of
the affordable wood choices since it's locally available. Also, its texture is
uniform, and the grain has tiny knots and burl clusters. The marks provide a
darker texture when finished.
It stains well since its wood grain is well defined.
Naturally, it is light to medium brown, but you can stain it for a different
look. You can blend it well with mahogany, cherry, and walnut when stained.
5. Poplar
If you have a less rustic, more modern project, poplar wood
is the type that would suit the doors best. Poplar is smooth, has a fine grain,
and creates the natural feel of wood.
Poplar is more suitable for painting, as it neither has wood
knots nor an intense grain pattern. Also, you do not need to do filling and
sanding before you paint. However, if you prefer staining, use a darker color
choice.
6. White Pine
White pine is suitable if you want a door that falls between
alder and poplar woods. It suits interior doors better, especially in buildings
with a country style. Unfortunately, it is not the best option if you want a
painted door since white pine has some knotting, making it challenging to
paint.
Pinewood is beautiful, affordable, and available. When it
ages, the color can turn dark yellow, giving more character to the door. In
addition, you can get both erratic and straight grains, depending on how you
cut the pine.
Different projects require different wood types.
With different varieties to choose from, you may worry about whether you will
settle for one that might not suit your needs best. If you would like some
help,
contact us
, and we
will help you select the door you need according to your preferences.
