Estate Millwork Knowledge Base
Closet Envy with Solid Wood Doors
Published: March 09, 2021
When it comes to closet doors the possibilities are almost endless. You can have a standard swinging door, French doors, sliding doors, sliding barn doors, pocket doors and bi-fold doors to name a few. Let's break down these different door types and look at their uses and benefits. Standard Swinging Closet Door Standard closet doors hung on hinges are probably the most commonly seen closet doors in homes. These are a single door hung on usually 3 hinges that swing outward and usually allow the homeowner full access to the closet. These doors are cost effective and come in sever...
Why Upgrade to Raised Panel Doors
Published: March 04, 2021
Raised panel interior doors are an upgraded look to the standard flat faced door; you know the hollow core box store special with the brass coated round knob? If you haven't seen one recently it's because they tend to be pretty forgettable. The raised panel interior door offers not only a stylish and affordable door option, but a better constructed door. The panels are normally the middle portion that is held within the stiles and rails of the door. The stiles are the up and down sides of the door, while the rails run horizontally in the door. Having the door constructed in thi...
The Benefits of French Doors
Published: March 02, 2021
French doors have remained one of the most popular door designs for hundreds of years and for good reason. French doors are elegant and versatile with a design that can complement any home. The original French door made its first appearance during the 17th century Renaissance when they were exploring new artistic architectural styles. The first versions consisted of full length windows that led out to balconies; it was transforming these windows into operable doors that allowed access to these small balconies while still letting in natural light that put these doors into the limelig...
Options for Ordering Custom Louvered Doors
Published: February 25, 2021
Basic Customizations Please see our Measuring Louvered Doors page for a discussion of the basic customizations that are possible with respect to rail placements, louver sizes, spacing, and pitch. In addition to making a door the exact right dimensions for your project, you can also add a number of details outlined on this page to personalize the door or to match it to other aspects of the homes interior. Mixed Species Louvered Door Frames and Louvers For an interesting and subtle effect, you can construct your louvered doors using multiple species of wood. Some of our custome...
Cleaning your Louvered Doors
Published: February 23, 2021
The louvered door style might look nice in your home but when it comes to cleaning them it can be a slight inconvenience. Louvered doors feature horizontal slats that can easily collect dust and nobody wants more dust in their home, so it is rather important to keep them clean. However this can be a tedious task, the tiny spaces in between the louvers are collecting points for dust and these spaces are typically too small to get your fingers into. So how do you get past this issue? Here are some pointers to help you clean your louvered doors and keep them looking nice. Getting Sta...