Classic Appeal of Solid Poplar Interior Doors
For decades, new homeowners and those undergoing renovations have decided on solid poplar interior doors for their desirable combination of visual appeal, toughness, and cost. This specific tree variant gained its “popularity” in the public spaces of Ancient Rome, quite literally named after the people, or “populus”, it surrounded. Throughout North America however, the wood used in solid poplar interior doors manufactured by Allegheny Wood Works is harvested from the Liriodendron tulipfera, or tuliptree. This tree is among the tallest species in North America and has been a vital part of home construction for centuries. This article will dive into the traditional aesthetics of poplar interior doors, standard designs offered by Allegheny Wood Works, and things to consider when purchasing these doors for your next home or renovation project.
Traditional Look & Characteristics of Poplar Interior Doors
Several factors are behind the popularity of installing poplar interior doors in homes, including their unique visual appearance, receptiveness to additional treatments, durability, and overall cost. Poplar is a readily available material processed in North American mills, reducing transit time and miles between harvest locations and the final door manufacturer. Included here are further explanations of poplar interior doors’ traditional look and characteristics and why customers should consider this wood species for their homes.
- Visual Appearance: Untreated, poplar interior doors showcase a white or creamy-yellow hue with noticeable streaks throughout the grain. The heartwood, or central wood of a tree, can display an even greater range of colors that can include various browns and even greens. Poplar is known to soak up minerals present in the surrounding soil conditions that can introduce rare hints of purples and blues in what is known as “rainbow poplar.”
- Stain Compatibility: Poplar interior doors are receptive to additional treatments such as stains. Allegheny Wood Works offers a wide range of available high-quality stains and has had tremendous success with Clear, Dark Walnut, Traditional Cherry, Mahogany, and Cordovan color options.
- Durability: Although not the most durable of materials, poplar interior doors offer a desirable compromise between toughness and weight. They are strong enough to withstand consistent use and minor bumps or scrapes, however, they will gouge rather easily and homeowners should be careful when moving furniture through openings to avoid potential damage.
- Cost: Poplar interior doors are an affordable upgrade for customers looking for a solid wood product without breaking the bank. Poplar doors are an ideal combination of form, function, and cost for new homes and renovation projects.
Poplar Interior Door Designs
Thanks to the nature of poplar wood, it is receptive to traditional manufacturing techniques and is an extremely versatile material for door designs and features. As a softer wood, it does not require specialty processing machines that harder woods like Black Locust, Oak, or Maple do. These qualities allow our experienced manufacturers to fabricate a variety of poplar interior door designs and even custom designs built to unique customer specifications.
- Raised Panel: A poplar interior door with a raised panel design is a classic method of doro construction stretching back hundreds of years. In this design, a large poplar panel slides into a groove of a stabilized frame. This specific design allows for the wood to expand and contract with seasonal changes in humidity and temperature to avoid potential cracking or distress.
- Flat Panel Mission Style Doors: Similar to a raised panel door, flat panel mission style poplar interior doors also are designed to accommodate fluctuations in temperature and humidity. With little “room to move” for the panel between the grooved frame, it will maintain shape and integrity through years of use.
- Flush Doors: Solid poplar flush doors are a simple interior door design that features a plain flat face on both sides that sits flush against the frame. This style is frequently used in contemporary designs as it can pick up secondary colors throughout interior spaces and not detract from other design elements.
- Custom Design: Thanks to the versatility of the wood itself, poplar interior doors can be manufactured in custom designs to match unique room uses, shapes, and sizes. Homeowners and contractors can work closely with our sales department on the design and pricing of customized poplar interior doors.
Purchasing Poplar Interior Doors with Allegheny Wood Works
With nearly thirty years of manufacturing experience and an expansive American facility, Allegheny Wood Works is the perfect choice for anyone looking to purchase poplar interior doors. From one-off custom designs to large quote orders with residential developments, our old-world craftsmanship and modernized manufacturing equipment can deliver a premium product at fast turnaround times and competitive prices. If you are looking for an upgrade over composite material doors but not looking to break the bank on specialty wood products, we believe that the appearance, durability, and cost of poplar interior doors are the perfect option for you.
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