Doors From Solid Pine: Varieties, Features Of Installation And Operation

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Solid pine doors: types, manufacturing and installation features

Natural wood is widely used to create furniture, interior items and other products. Particularly popular are doors made of solid pine, which differ from other options in a number of characteristics and properties.

Content

• 1 Doors from solid pine: material properties and leaf design

  1.1 Photo gallery: options for doors from solid pine

• 2 Types of doors made of solid pine

  • 2.1 Interior designs
  • 2.2 Entrance pine doors
  • 2.3 Unpainted solid wood doors
  • 2.4 Doors with panels

  • 2.5 Brushed solid pine doors

    2.5.1 Video: DIY wood brushing

  • 2.6 Doors with antique effect
  • 2.7 Insulated doors from solid pine

• 3 How to make a door from solid pine

  • 3.1 Phased production
  • 3.2 Video: making an entrance wooden door

• 4 Door installation

  4.1 Video: how to install an interior door

• 5 Features of the repair of doors from solid pine
• 6 Reviews of solid pine doors

Solid pine doors: material properties and door leaf design

A lot of products are made from pine, since this type of wood is distinguished by its affordable cost, is easily processed and is suitable for both furniture and other items. Coniferous wood also serves to create doors of various designs.

Pine doors are available in different versions and can be painted

In the production process, high-quality pine wood is used, which does not have rot, a large number of knots and cracks. Such material has the following properties and characteristics:

• the density is 520 kg / m ³, but the indicator differs depending on the growing conditions of the trees: on dry and marginal soils, wood has a higher density than pines growing on moist and fertile soil;
• for furniture and doors, material is used whose moisture content does not exceed 12%;
• the service life of products is more than 10 years, but it all depends on the quality and correct processing of the material;
• pine products are resistant to mechanical stress, but at high humidity they swell and can deform;
• wooden elements can be painted in any color with paints and varnishes intended for wood.

The wood can be given any color, and the options for pine door designs are not limited

Solid pine doors are characterized by a low cost compared to other types of wood. It is easy to make any kind of door leaves from this coniferous material, for example, classic swing doors or sliding doors with glass inserts. The products are lightweight and can be equipped with any movement mechanisms, locks and door handles.

The structure of the wood is visible even after multi-layer staining of the door

The design of the leaf is different depending on the type of door. The main elements are a box, platbands, a canvas consisting of a frame, panels or inserts. A handle and a lock are installed on the canvas, if necessary. In this case, a place for the installation of these elements is provided in advance in the frame, since reinforcement is required, the creation of additional holes.

The canvas is always supplemented with fasteners and accessories

Photo gallery: options for doors from solid pine

Glass inserts adorn classic solid wood doors

The arched shape makes the door original and interesting

You can preserve the natural shade of pine by simply covering the door with varnish

The unusual design of the door will make the interior of the room stylish and non-trivial.

Solid wood doors are suitable for any premises and are easy to operate

Doors in natural pine color are appropriate in a country interior

Pine doors can be fitted with glass

Sliding doors help to save a lot of space, as no space is required to open them

Pine doors can be painted in any color, thus creating the perfect canvas for your interior

Types of doors from solid pine

Natural wood products are not only beautiful, but also environmentally friendly. Therefore, such doors are in demand, but require the right choice. To do this, you need to consider the following important points:

1. The moisture content of the material used for the manufacture of doors should not exceed 8-12%. High-quality doors are made from such wood, otherwise the product will quickly deform.
2. The array can be glued or solid. In the first case, the structures are created from glued bars, and doors from a solid array have elements that have not been glued, which is more reliable.
3. The presence of glass inserts, a large number of panels negatively affects the strength of the canvas, but such details adorn the door. Therefore, before choosing, you need to determine the most important characteristic of the product: strength or design.
4. The dimensions of the canvas should be less than the size of the opening by about 70 mm in height and 50 mm in width. The type of movement is determined individually, for example, sliding models are appropriate for small apartments.

The door design is chosen depending on the place of their installation and the needs of the buyer

Interior designs

In the living quarters of an apartment or house, interior doors are often installed from solid pine, which allows you to create a favorable microclimate. The affordable cost of such products is an important advantage and therefore solid pine doors can be installed in all rooms of the living space. It is worth considering that such doors cannot be used for a bathroom, because wood absorbs moisture well, swells and deforms.

Solid pine doors are practical as interroom doors

The design of interior doors assumes the presence of a box, and the door leaf consists of a frame about 30 mm thick, panels or glass inserts. Straight and even doors without panels are rarely made, but pine wood is often used to make a frame into which a large glass or mirror is inserted. Such interior doors have a stylish look, but they are not reliable enough and are not recommended for families with small children.

Glass doors are beautiful, but not durable

The advantages of solid pine interior doors are as follows:

• affordable cost of even the most complex structures;
• service life of several decades;
• simple technology of restoration and repair;
• environmental friendliness, resistance to intensive use;
• strength to mechanical stress;
• variety of designs.

At the same time, doors made of solid pine cannot be installed in rooms with high humidity. And it is also worth considering that unpainted surfaces quickly become dirty, and cleaning requires sanding the canvas.

Entrance pine doors

Entrance doors can be made from different types of wood, but pine is the most affordable option. Canvases made of such material are attractive in appearance, but are not used as the first entrance doors, that is, they should not separate the street and the living space. Pine structures are more convenient if they are installed as entrance doors to an apartment in a multi-storey building or to separate the veranda and living space in a private house.

Solid pine entrance doors can only be installed in a warm and dry room

Solid wood entrance doors should have a thickness of more than 40 mm, which will avoid heat loss and maintain comfort in the house. The design assumes the obligatory presence of a box, platbands, a threshold, a canvas, which can be insulated.

Pine entrance doors can be installed in the bath, but you need to take into account the instability of the material to moisture

When choosing entrance wooden doors, it is worth considering such advantages of products as:

• beautiful appearance and variety of models;
• easy installation of the box and canvas;
• the possibility of staining, insulation;
• low cost compared to metal entrance doors.

Solid pine entrance doors must be carefully treated with water-repellent impregnations, wood preservatives. Paints and varnishes are applied in several layers, which will make the canvas as resistant to a negative external environment as possible. The complexity and thoroughness of processing, low resistance to temperature extremes are the main disadvantages of such products.

Unpainted solid wood doors

Installing unpainted solid pine doors can be a budget option or a stylish solution for room design. Pine has a pronounced structure and pattern, and the lack of paintwork only emphasizes the natural beauty of the wood.

Unpainted doors are easy to match with light wood furniture

However, the lack of coating makes the door leaf unstable to dirt and therefore such doors need proper care. The design of the canvases does not differ from the painted models. It is also complemented by a box, platbands, movement mechanism and other accessories.

Uncoated doors are carefully sanded and treated with protective agents

The positive features of such doors are expressed in the following:

• creating a comfortable indoor climate;
• natural look of wood products;
• low cost;
• the possibility of subsequent staining in any color.

An unpainted surface absorbs grease, dirt and moisture well, which leads to a loss of appearance of the product. This is the main disadvantage of this type of construction and therefore unpainted solid pine doors are not common as a permanent option, but can be varnished or painted at any time.

Doors with panels

Wooden doors often have curly inserts called panels. They can be rectangular, square, broken in shape. Such elements give the canvas a beautiful appearance and make it optimal for interiors in different styles, for example, in classic, modern, English, etc.

Panels are present at many wooden doors of any type of movement

The design of paneled doors presupposes the presence of a frame in which the panels are installed. The lock and the handle are not mounted on the inserted element, but only on the edge of the frame, which consists of upright and cross members. A box, platbands are also present in the set of such products.

The panels are inserted into the frame and fixed with glue

The advantages of such solid wood doors are the following features:

• a large number of design options;
• high sound insulation;
• strength and resistance to mechanical stress.

In case of improper or poor-quality assembly, the panels can loosen during operation, which will lead to the formation of cracks in the canvas. Therefore, when choosing, it is worth focusing on the strength of the fastening of the parts.

Solid pine brushed doors

Pine canvases can be brushed. This process involves creating the effect of aged wood. The technique can be carried out mechanically, in which special metal brushes are used to remove surface soft fibers of the material. With chemical brushing, special agents are applied to the surface that soften the fibers, which makes it easier to remove them. Thermal technology requires processing the blade with a blowtorch, and then grinding is carried out.

Visually aged doors look brutal and stylish

Doors of any design can be brushed, but the type of wood is important. Oak, larch, pine, ash, walnut and spruce are suitable for this procedure. Not only the canvas should be brushed, but also the box with platbands. The doors are ideally complemented by visually aged furniture.

The brushed surface has a pronounced relief of the wood structure

Compared to other options, brushed doors have the following advantages:

• spectacular view of the canvas of any color;
• easy care of the product;
• a variety of relief options after brushing.

Brushing techniques are difficult to do on your own and custom-made products are expensive. At the same time, the brushed door is combined with furniture and furnishings only in certain styles, for example, country or Provence. When changing the interior, it is necessary to replace the door with a more suitable style.

Video: do-it-yourself wood brushing

Antique effect doors

Brushing is not the only way to obtain antique-look wood. Less common, but more beautiful is craquelure, which is an imitation of the surface of cracked paint.

Craquelure looks spectacular on both doors and furniture

Wooden doors of any type are varnished in the desired color, which will be the basis for the craquelure. After this layer has completely dried, a special varnish is applied to create the effect of a cracked surface. The chemical composition of this product leads to the desired result almost immediately after the application of the component.

Craquelure is also suitable for modern interior styles

Positive aspects of this option of solid pine doors:

• a simple method for creating an original coating;
• versatility for many interior styles;
• the ability to choose different colors of varnish;
• simple operation and cleaning of the coating.

The disadvantage of this door design option can be considered the fact that, if used incorrectly or the choice of a tool, the coating may peel off.

Insulated doors from solid pine

Insulated solid wood doors are often used as entrance doors. Such options have higher technical characteristics than simple canvases. The main feature is the high heat-saving ability of insulated pine doors, which is achieved through the use of heat-insulating structures, for example, mineral wool or expanded polystyrene.

Simple insulated options have a design without frills

In the construction of insulated doors there is a frame, inside which heat-insulating material is placed. From the inside and outside, the canvas is upholstered with slats, laying them in the right order. Despite the ease of implementation, such doors can be very beautiful if you arrange the slats in the form of intricate lines or paint them in contrasting colors.

One side of the insulated door can be paneled

The advantages of such products:

• reduction of heat loss in the room;
• simple design and easy installation;
• variety of design options;
• low cost compared to other types of doors.

The main disadvantage of insulated sheets is that during manufacturing it is important to carefully fasten the elements and lay the heat insulator. Otherwise, cracks form between the elements, and the door loses its attractive appearance.

How to make a door from solid pine

You can make a simple pine wood door with your own hands, but first you need to determine the size of the door. The thickness of the interior linen should be about 30 mm, and for the input options this figure is 40-50 mm. The height of the canvas should be less than the opening (without the box) by about 65–70 mm, and in width - by 50 mm.

To facilitate the manufacture of the structure, it is recommended to draw a drawing with the required dimensions

To create a panel or insulated door without panels, you will need the following tools and materials:

• timber with a section of 30x120 mm, slats for sheathing;
• insulation / soundproofing material or corrugated board for filling;
• PVA wood glue, self-tapping screws;
• building level, square, ruler / tape measure;
• pins, hammer, carnations, clamps.

Phased production

The work is carried out with a bar that has already been cut along the length and width of the future web. Requires two post parts and two crossbars, as well as slats, sawn along the length of the blade. Further main actions are expressed in the following:

1. The elements of the timber are connected into a frame, choosing the optimal type of fastening. A universal option is the connection by the "half-tree" method, in which half the section is cut off at the ends of the bars, and then the elements are connected with carpentry glue and clamped with clamps.

   

   Elements are lubricated with glue and clamped with clamps

2. After the glue dries, holes are drilled in the area of connection of the frame parts, the pins treated with glue are hammered. One side of the frame is revetted with slats or a chipboard sheet.

   

   The frame must be reliable and durable, which will ensure the durability of the canvas

3. Inside the frame, on the other hand, you can lay insulation or slats, sawn to the inner height of the frame. All this is faced with sheet material.

   

   The inner filling may be different, but the timber will make the door heavier and more durable

Video: making an entrance wooden door

Door installation

Installation of any door is carried out only in a leveled and prepared opening.

The hinges of the swing door are fixed with self-tapping screws

Basic steps for installing doors:

1. The box is pre-assembled and reinforced in the opening using wedges made of wood or plastic, the canvas is hung exactly and removed.

   

   The door frame is installed in the opening, temporarily fixed on the wedges and leveled

2. Then the cracks are treated with polyurethane foam.

   

   Keep in mind that the foam will increase in size as it dries, so fill the vertical seam from below by one third of the total volume of the seams.

3. It is important to monitor the evenness of each corner, checking everything with a building level and a square. Only after that, you can finally hang the canvas on the hinges, which are screwed onto the screws to the box.

   

   The door should not open or close on its own - this is a sign of incorrect installation

4. If the door touches the box when opening, then the self-tapping screws of the hinges are adjusted, achieving the desired result.

5. The platbands are fixed at the final stage to the edge of the box with small studs.

   

   The platbands are fixed with nails with small caps

Video: how to install an interior door

Features of repairing doors from solid pine

Repair or elimination of simple breakdowns of a wooden door can be done by hand. For example, scratches can be easily hidden with a furniture marker that matches the color of the door. If the scratch is deep, then it is best to use furniture wax or acrylic wood filler, the tone of which should also match the canvas's palette.

The putty is simply applied to scratches, removing excess with a napkin

During operation, other breakdowns are also possible, which can be eliminated by various methods:

• the broken lock or handle is carefully removed and new parts are installed in their place;
• when the canvas sags, tighten the self-tapping screws of the door hinges;
• the cracks between the panels are covered with putty.

Reviews of solid pine doors

Solid pine doors are a budget and high-quality option for dividing living quarters. If we take into account the peculiarities of the operation of the wooden canvas and perform the correct installation, then the structure will be as durable as possible.