Selection of wood is an integral part of getting perfect millwork doors. The door wood selection is based on several factors like look and texture, durability, millwork design, and prevailing climate. You have to also take into account the other building materials located on the front of your home.
Here are 8 best wood species that you may consider for your front millwork doors.
MAHOGANY WOOD
Mahogany has a straight, fine, and even grain. The texture may vary from pale pink to reddish-brown depending upon the climate and age of the tree used to procure it. Wood door manufacturers across the world claim mahogany to be one of the most durable wood types.
MAPLE WOOD
The timber obtained from most of the maple wood species is hard and features a highly decorative wood grain of different patterns and textures (flame maple, quilt maple, birdseye maple, and burl wood). The strength and design attributes make maple wood a preferred choice for crafting front millwork doors. Mapple wood is a native plant species of North America.
CHERRY WOOD
Rich color, smooth grain, and flexibility – if you want a mix of all to create your front door, cherry wood has got you covered. Wood Door Manufacturers steam the wood that softens it, thereby making it ideal for use in curved designs. Cherry plant species are widely dispersed across Middle East, Europe, North America and Australia.
FIR WOOD
Wood of most firs is not ideal for timber use, but its pulp is used to create composite wood by mixing it with bind resin, pesticide, and other materials. The final product is strengthened further with cross-graining technique. Expect durable doors from fir wood.
WHITE PINE WOOD
The white pine tree species is categorized into two subgenera: Pinus (hard pines), and Strobus (soft pines). The soft wood is ideal for millwork companies involved in the manufacturing of wood doors, windows, flooring, and other furnishing solutions with extensive artistic work.
WHITE OAK
There are multiple species, American brown oak wood is one of them. Oakwood comes in a number of hues, and the grain pattern is quite unique. White oak is widely used in historic doors as the softwood favors millwork designs.
HEMLOCK
Hemlock features a natural luster with a regular attractive grain. The tree’s heartwood is characterized by a pale, cream colour with distinctive growth marks and a fairly even texture. Knots are fewer.
POPLAR WOOD
Poplar, also known as Populus, is inexpensive hardwood timber. Wood door manufacturers use this wood to offer affordable furnishing items. The wood species is widely grown across Europe and southwest Asia.
