Alder is a medium density hardwood that is often used with furniture trim doors and finer finishing.
Finishing alder doors.
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.
Doors made with stable woods are less affected by humidity so they re better at holding up to the elements.
With its subtle grain soft cherry like hue and decorative knots knotty alder is a preferred choice for exterior doors.
Wood entry door materials and finishes photo by keller keller.
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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.
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.
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The wood you see beneath a clear finish determines whether your door s look will be rustic or refined.
Common wood species and grade combinations when using a natural no stain finish.
Even finishing techniques for alder approaches for avoiding a blotchy look when finishing alder.
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Get you knotty alder doors and knotty alder jambs pre finished stained and sealed to any stain color of your choice by finishing professionals that use the latest green zero voc uv based coatings for the smoothest furniture grade interior wood door finish available today.
If you have a favorite finish es for cherry the same finish es will likely look great on alder.
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Alder wiping snw stains color block set.
May 27 2008.
The best way to finish a knotty alder exterior door to preserve color.