Solid pine doors: features of choice

Modern consumers are faced with a huge selection of different doors. You can find a decent copy for every taste and budget. An important role is played by the material from which the canvases are made. There are a lot of options: from cheap plastic or drywall to durable metal or natural wood. Today we will talk about attractive and environmentally friendly solid pine models.

Pine is a very common tree species, as it grows especially well in Russia. Such a natural material is widely used today not only in furniture production, but also in the engineering field.

Material advantages:

• It is worth noting the excellent structure of the pine massif. It is monotonous and strong enough. This material is not afraid of adverse environmental conditions, since it can easily withstand such influences. In addition, during the drying process, pine is less susceptible to deformation and warping than other types of wood.
• Another important advantage of doors made of pine is their environmental friendliness. Nowadays, not every material can boast of such a property, which is why natural wood products are so in demand and relevant among modern buyers.

• Even at high temperatures, pine doors do not emit hazardous and harmful substances, like, for example, cheap chipboard sheets. Also, natural options do not cause allergic reactions.

• Many consumers choose solid pine models, as they are distinguished by their durability and reliability. A high-quality door made of such a natural material will serve its owners for more than a dozen years and will not cause any trouble. If the appearance of the canvas has deteriorated over time, then this problem can be easily solved by restoration.

• Also, one cannot fail to mention that canvases from solid pine have excellent heat, water and sound insulation qualities, which not many models can boast of. Of course, only high quality doors produced in accordance with all international quality standards have such properties.
• Another important advantage of pine doors is their attractive appearance. Such designs look harmonious in many interiors, refreshing them and making them more comfortable.

• Solid pine doors organically complement many interiors. The main thing is to choose the right shade of the product. In addition, this natural material is easily processed, which is why you can find exquisite examples decorated with carvings on the market today.
• Despite such a large list of advantages, pine doors do not differ in high cost. A fairly affordable price for such products is due to the fact that pine itself is not a rare raw material and does not belong to valuable wood species.

Of course, solid pine doors have their drawbacks:

• Under the influence of temperature changes and high air humidity, such canvases can lose their attractive appearance. Moreover, pine doors in such conditions are capable of swelling and cracking.However, these defects can be avoided if, at the stage of product manufacturing, not solid wood, but glued wood, is used.
• Many buyers refer to the disadvantages of the fact that it is necessary to regularly look after a door made of natural pine. The first few years it will be quite enough to wipe the canvas with a soft damp cloth, but after a long time, you may have to turn to the restoration of the model. If, however, every year the doors are painted and varnished, then such a significant layering can simply ruin them.
• When purchasing canvases from solid pine, it should be borne in mind that they, like most models made of natural wood, will need respect. Traces of mechanical damage easily remain on the surface of such products, which can be too difficult and even impossible to get rid of.

There are many varieties of pine doors on the market today. According to their functional characteristics and the method of transformation, these models are divided into:

• Swing. These options are the most common. They can only open in one or two directions. Swinging canvases are not only interroom, but also external. Also, the sash can be solid or supplemented with a glass insert (transparent or frosted). Specimens decorated with carvings look especially interesting and elegant.

• Sliding. The canvases in such modern designs can be opened in both directions. For this reason, sliding systems are often used in office buildings or large shopping centers. Most designers recommend decorating home interiors with glazed sliding canvases.

• Foldable. Structures of this type are ideal for saving modest space in a home. They can be installed not only in a spacious but also in a narrow doorway. The opening / closing principles of these options are based on the ability to fold and unfold using two or more functional parts.

Also, beautiful pine doors can be divided according to the following characteristics:

• If we proceed from the number of valves, then all models can be conditionally divided into one-sided, two-sided and one-and-a-half-sided. The number of canvases directly depends on the dimensions of the doorway.
• Like any others, pine doors can be divided into models for residential and public spaces. There are also special products with additional capabilities. For example, some of them have fire-fighting qualities, while others are reliably protected from bullets and blows.

• Also on the modern market there are wooden canvases with varying degrees of moisture resistance. There are options for increased and normal water resistance.
• Pine doors differ from each other in color. These can be beautiful blacks, yellows, reds, browns, whites, and other attractive tones. Also on the market, not the last place is occupied by unpainted specimens, demonstrating the natural shade and natural pattern of the solid pine.
• Also, doors made of natural pine are deaf and glazed. Options with frosted or clear glass inserts are ideal for letting in more light into the room. Using this simple technique, you can create the effect of a more spacious and large room. Deaf canvases are suitable for isolating a room.

Such high-quality and environmentally friendly wooden structures are also subdivided into paneled and panel boards:

• Paneled the models are a decorative panel with a beautiful frame.
• Shield variants consist of a frame, sheathed on both sides with wood.

Currently, you can choose a door of the appropriate size for a home of any size. The highest heights of standard interior door designs are 2010-2030 mm. The width of the canvases can be absolutely any, depending on the width of the opening.

As for the width, its indicator should be at least 900-910 mm. For non-standard openings, it is recommended to purchase canvases to order. Fortunately, many firms today offer this service.

Natural solid pine can be painted in various colors that look organically in the interiors of certain stylistic directions:

• White canvases are classic. They have a calm design. These options can be installed in different environments, be it a classic or a high-tech ensemble.
• Black pine doors have an original appearance. However, it is not recommended to install them in dark and gloomy ensembles, otherwise the image of the room will become too gloomy.

• Many consumers today prefer the noble shades of oak or wenge. With the help of such solid options, you can highlight the bright individuality of the home.
• Also in the interior, you can use simple unpainted models. For example, products from natural Altai pine will add warmth and coziness to the interior thanks to the natural texture and natural print.

Many buyers, choosing a high-quality and beautiful door, face a difficult choice between pine and alder:

• As for the solid alder, it has a dense and elastic structure. Alder also boasts excellent noise and heat insulation. Such structures can be installed without fear even in rooms with high humidity. In addition, alder is easy to process and can be easily decorated. However, over time, such doors lose their attractiveness and require restoration.

• Pine, despite the whole range of positive qualities, tends to absorb moisture, so it cannot be used in rooms with high humidity. This characteristic is the main difference between pine and alder, which does not face similar problems.

Beautiful and high-quality solid pine doors look harmonious in interiors of various styles.

Let's consider in detail the characteristic features of products related to one direction or another:

• Canvases made in classic style, are elegant laconicism, severity of forms and correct calculation of proportions. The main task of such models is to emphasize the good taste and nobility of the owners of the home. For interiors in the style of the classics, it is recommended to select products with a shade that emphasizes the natural origin of the material.

• Thanks to calm and cozy colors, the French style can boast of great popularity today. provence... This direction provides for the presence of natural and high-quality materials in the interior, so a pine door in such an ensemble will look very organic.

• If the home is decorated in a casual rustic style country, then the door leaf for it should be selected as simple as possible. Unpainted options with imitation of a poorly processed surface, for example, with traces of distant knots, will look harmonious in such ensembles.These specimens look unusual, but they fit perfectly into the rustic setting.
• Another popular destination is Japanese style... For such environments, canvases of an elegant and non-standard design are best suited, which will not take up much space in the room. Sliding doors in Japanese style are able to divide the available space into separate zones. To emphasize the beautiful style of the interior, you should use luxurious canvases of dark brown, burgundy or cherry shades.

• Art Nouveau pine doors complemented with veneer or decorated with artistic forging will look harmonious. For such ensembles, graceful options, adorned with wave-like and elegant details, are best suited. With the help of such models, you can emphasize the bright individuality of the home.
• Modern style high tech solid pine doors will also look attractive. For such ensembles, it is advisable to choose canvases of the most simple and laconic forms. They can have both matte and glossy surfaces. In high-tech style, models with glass inserts (frosted or transparent) or plastic details will look interesting.
• Austere and rich style empire designed to emphasize the luxury of the interior. For such a pretentious ensemble, you should buy symmetrical wooden doors. It is better to select models from solid pine wood. In the interior of the Empire style, specimens decorated with mirrors, gilding and carvings will look amazing. Many designers recommend using doors with bronze details in such ensembles.

When choosing pine doors, you should pay attention to the following nuances:

• Their surface should be in perfect condition: there should be no knots, splinters and other defects. You should not purchase raw models, as you will have to skin them yourself.
• If you are choosing not an interior, but an entrance model, then it is better to buy an insulated version so that the cold from the street does not penetrate into the dwelling.
• Turn to trusted and well-known manufacturers so as not to stumble upon a low-quality product that is not made from natural materials.
• Do not forget about the harmony of the interior. To do this, you need to buy canvases that will match the decor in color and style.

Snow-white solid pine doors can be installed in the corridor, the walls of which are finished with wallpaper or brown plaster. For example, a space in which white pine canvases with glass inserts stand out against the background of the coffee-colored walls and the floor lined with a milky-tone laminate will look attractive and "warm".

A laconic white door, devoid of decorative elements and glass inserts, will look organically in a room with walls in neutral tones. For example, it can be gray wallpaper and cream parquet flooring. Place a beige leather sofa, a brown wooden cabinet on such an area and decorate the walls with large paintings with dark and white frames.

Elegant canvases in dark chocolate shade will look amazing in a space with snow-white walls and a similar floor with a glossy surface. To dilute such a contrast, various elements (sofa, armchairs or a sofa) in black should be placed in the room. Also, in such conditions, interior items with metal details will look good.

The brown solid pine side door can be installed in a room with coffee-and-milk-colored walls and a floor lined with laminate imitating natural wood. Introduce tall metal floor lamps with glass rectangular shades, a beige leather sofa with a quilted back, and wall paintings with black frames.Thus, you will create a cozy but contrasting interior in a modern way.

For information on how to make simple interior doors from solid wood, see the next video.