Finishing Alder Doors

May 27 2008.

Finishing alder doors.

May 27 2008. Common wood species and grade combinations when using a natural no stain finish. It can be stained to resemble most popular wood finishes but it is a notoriously difficult wood to stain as it often results in uneven coloring without proper preparation. The best way to finish a knotty alder exterior door to preserve color.

Wood entry door materials and finishes photo by keller keller. Good woods photo by manfred koh time inc. Doors made with stable woods are less affected by humidity so they re better at holding up to the elements. Even finishing techniques for alder approaches for avoiding a blotchy look when finishing alder.

This is an in stock color block and is available for purchase as an individual color block or as part of a color block set. With its subtle grain soft cherry like hue and decorative knots knotty alder is a preferred choice for exterior doors. At our state of the art factory in northern colorado. If you have a favorite finish es for cherry the same finish es will likely look great on alder.

The wood you see beneath a clear finish determines whether your door s look will be rustic or refined. At the link below i described the steps i used to finish a tv armoire that had alder doors poplar trim and birch ply panels. Approaches for avoiding a blotchy look when finishing alder. All related articles custom millwork doors and windows flooring general millwork installer lathe turning mouldings millwork restoration stairs stock.

Alder wiping snw stains color block set. Alder is a medium density hardwood that is often used with furniture trim doors and finer finishing. Pre finishing saves time and money.