Knotty alder is a versatile medium density hardwood with a fairly straight grain pattern similar to cherry.
Knotty alder doors stained dark.
Knots that vary in size quantity and location are acceptable characteristic of knotty alder.
Each door is unique.
Reliabilt 24 in x 80 in brown unfinished 2 panel round top wood slab door.
Knotty alder is an american hardwood growing in the west from california to northern alaska.
The dark knots in the light wood.
It is a rustic and lovely home.
Alder is one of our most common used hardwoods and makes a very warm elegant kitchen bath or study.
My sister just built a home with the knotty alder.
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Each individual board on her cabinets and door took the stain a little differently.
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Knotty alder is prized for it s rustic charm and character so it s usually left with a natural finish but the wood can be painted if it doesn t suit your taste.
Using our proprietary solvent based stains.
Like pine alder can take stain unevenly.
Knotty alder s color can range from tan with tints of peach or red and darkens over time to light brown with darker accents.
Reliabilt z barn door 36 in x 84 in clear stained z frame wood knotty alder barn door hardware included item 957520.
Rustic knots are often the most desirable characteristic of the door adding character to any room.
Knotty alder the knotty alder estanciar series is a charming rustic design series of beautiful and desirable doors.
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Color consistency on alder is better than that of cherry or maple.
However there was difficulty with staining the alder evenly.
Mahogany will vary from rich golden to deep red brown colors and has a beautiful finish when stained and sealed.
The color is uniform yet ranges from a reddish brown to a light tan or honey with reddish or peach hues.
This ensures grain closure required for a furniture quality finish.
A minimum of 30 minutes per door starting with heavier 150 grain sandpaper and working down to finer 180 grain sandpaper.
Knotty alder is a medium density hardwood with a fine grain pattern and a rustic look.