Perhaps the most individualized option we offer is our custom designs. Our craftspeople can bring your ideas to life, with special panel, rail, stile, raised moulding, sticking, mullion and glass layouts. Consult your dealer for more information.
An ideal way to showcase wood’s beauty is with carving. Whether you want a traditional floral motif or a contemporary company logo, we have the capabilities to hand-carve custom designs. The only limit is your imagination.
Creating a customized door often begins by questioning conventions. For example, why must an exterior door be completely rectangular? With us, you have a few other options. Custom door shapes include square top, segment top, true radius top, Gothic top, eyebrow top and raked top.
Even the most intricate details can change the entire appearance of an entrance. That’s why we offer custom panel and raised moulding details. These options include flat, raised, planked and stave raised panels and custom panel profiles. Details can also be matched to existing elements for restoration projects.
To establish a look as refined as it is distinctive, we can create individual casing patterns in widths up to 9" straight and 6" radius. For bold contrast, choose different wood species or finishes for your trim and door.
Radius Strap
With decorative metal accents, our doors exude character in every detail. These accents include corner, rail and radius straps with an aged look. Each one is available in either Rust Patina or Dark Patina.
Corner Strap
With decorative metal accents, our doors exude character in every detail. These accents include corner, rail and radius straps with an aged look. Each one is available in either Rust Patina or Dark Patina.
Rail Strap
With decorative metal accents, our doors exude character in every detail. These accents include corner, rail and radius straps with an aged look. Each one is available in either Rust Patina or Dark Patina.
1" Diamond Clavos
Our dedication to craftsmanship is especially evident in our decorative clavos. These details are designed to add visual authenticity to doors for Old World homes. In fact, they were inspired by the functional bolt heads that were used in Medieval and Renaissance architecture. The shapes, finishes and hand-forged appearance of our clavos testify to the thoughtful artistry of another age. Each one is available in either Rust Patina or Dark Patina.
1" Round Clavos
Our dedication to craftsmanship is especially evident in our decorative clavos. These details are designed to add visual authenticity to doors for Old World homes. In fact, they were inspired by the functional bolt heads that were used in Medieval and Renaissance architecture. The shapes, finishes and hand-forged appearance of our clavos testify to the thoughtful artistry of another age. Each one is available in either Rust Patina or Dark Patina.
1-3/4" Diamond Clavos
Our dedication to craftsmanship is especially evident in our decorative clavos. These details are designed to add visual authenticity to doors for Old World homes. In fact, they were inspired by the functional bolt heads that were used in Medieval and Renaissance architecture. The shapes, finishes and hand-forged appearance of our clavos testify to the thoughtful artistry of another age. Each one is available in either Rust Patina or Dark Patina.
1-3/4" Round Clavos
Our dedication to craftsmanship is especially evident in our decorative clavos. These details are designed to add visual authenticity to doors for Old World homes. In fact, they were inspired by the functional bolt heads that were used in Medieval and Renaissance architecture. The shapes, finishes and hand-forged appearance of our clavos testify to the thoughtful artistry of another age. Each one is available in either Rust Patina or Dark Patina.
Insignia Prehung Door Systems
All doors are available prehung with our Insignia Door System.* This complete package ensures smooth, easy installation with a precise fit. It includes solid hardwood jambs, mouldings, weatherstrip, concealed-bearing hinges (available with optional decorative hinge tips) and your choice of four sill types. All these components are meticulously machined by hand for perfect accuracy.
*Prehung systems are packaged and shipped unassembled.
This is the base texture used for all our exterior doors.
Handhewn Distressing
This texture adds the look of weatherworn waves to our doors, and it is our least pronounced texture. To create it, we plane channels of various sizes into the smooth surface of a door’s stiles, rails and panels. The areas between the smooth surface and channels are then hand-sanded for a visually pleasing transition between the different surface depths.
Heavy Distressing
Our distressed textures give doors an aged, Old World appearance. After applying the same techniques used to create our handhewn texture, we use chisels and other hand tools to apply random wormholes and additonal character marks to the door. To accentuate these marks, we recommend our blackened antique finish.
Medium Distressing
Our distressed textures give doors an aged, Old World appearance. After applying the same techniques used to create our handhewn texture, we use chisels and other hand tools to apply random wormholes and additonal character marks to the door. To accentuate these marks, we recommend our blackened antique finish.
Light Distressing
Our distressed textures give doors an aged, Old World appearance. After applying the same techniques used to create our handhewn texture, we use chisels and other hand tools to apply random wormholes and additonal character marks to the door. To accentuate these marks, we recommend our blackened antique finish.
Wire Brushed Distressing
Doors with this texture feature a charming, uneven appearance. In fact, it’s our roughest and most rustic surface texture. We achieve this look by running the wood through a wire brushing wheel (in the direction of the grain). This process tears random width and depth grooves into the wood for a randomly rough raised-grain appearance.
Hammered Distressing
This textural option gives doors a truly rustic and timeworn appearance. In fact, it's our roughest and most rustic surface texture.
(Clear and Knotty) – A popular species today because of its pronounced grain and uniform texture. This versatile wood species features a fairly straight grain with areas of burl clusters and small knots. These marks add character and will provide a darker texture and color when finished. Alder varies from pale yellow to reddish brown and it accepts stains exceptionally well. It is also the lightest and least dense. Knotty Alder presents a more rustic look. When stained, alder blends well with walnut, mahogany and cherry.
Pine
(Clear and Knotty) – This pine is harvested from plantation forests. Distinct color variations occur and the grain can appear straight or erratic depending on how it is cut from the log. The wood will darken and yellow with age, adding character and charm. It machines to a fine, smooth finish and easily accepts lighter stains and paint. Staining is recommended to achieve a uniform appearance because pine naturally contains resins that can affect penetration. Knots should be sealed before painting.
While usually recognized by its darker tone, cherry can be stained in a variety of shades. The cherry we use varies from rich red to reddish brown in color. It features a smooth texture with fine, straight and close grain. Occasionally, thin gum pockets and small clusters of pin knots are visible. These character marks, along with random blonde streaks of sapwood, add a distinctive quality to the wood. Cherry will darken over time with exposure to light and contains miniscule pith marks as identifiers. Cherry stains easily and smoothly.
Juniper delivers a one-of-a-kind look with unique knots and splits in addition to large, swirling grain patterns that some wood experts describe as "sensual." The rich coloring of the grain can vary from lighter tones to deep cinnamon brown with reddish undertones. The natural beauty of juniper works well for rustic, historic and traditional styles, such as Mediterranean, Old World and Lodge architecture. The knotty wood ages gracefully with warm, deep tones that naturally darken over time, creating a customized look as no two grain patterns are alike. Natural cracks and splits accentuate its rustic appeal.
A dense hardwood that has a prolonged life. Maple is a hard, strong wood with a smooth texture and uniform grain. The grain is fine and is similar to birch and cherry. It may exhibit random darker streaks and occasional birds-eye or worm track patterns. Over time, maple will melow in color dur to natural exposure to light and air. Traditionally used for interior applications. No grain filler required when finishing.
This hardwood is one of the most popular species used today. Oak is renowned for its dramatically pronounced grain pattern. This pattern varies from tight, vertical grain to a beautifully arched pattern. This wood may also feature pin knots and mineral streaks. The color range includes light straw and honey with a light pink hue. Very durable and strong, oak accepts stains evenly and is easy to work with.
(Clear or Knotty) - One of the more beautiful and expensive species, walnut is traditionally used for fine gun stocks, furniture and boatbuilding. It is a dense hardwood that is fairly porous. The color varies from a rich, dark brown to black with purple undertones. Because of the way it growns, the heartwood of the walnut tree grows darker than the sapwood on the outer rings. Walnut features attractive blonde sapwood streaks within the darker tones and it generally has a straight grain with occasional waves or curls. It requires grain filler when finished.
Add a secondary finish to a door design to create a unique, one-of-a-kind door that is your own.
We offer antique finish colors for all our door designs. This look is achieved through a multistep process that begins with applying a base stain for basic, overall color. Next, a dark brown or black stain (depending on the base color) is applied between the mouldings, panels and character marks, which highlights these areas. Finally, our Permalane finishing system is applied for a furniture-quality finish.
Each door is protected by our exclusive Permalane finishing system. During this comprehensive 9-step process, our craftspeople apply quality stains, catalyzed sealers and a top coat to the door in controlled factory environment. Fine hand-sanding occurs throughout the process, and detailed hand-rubbing after the last finish coat. The resulting finish accentuates the natural beauty of the wood and the stain color; gives the door a satin feel; and provides protection from the elements.
(Clear and Knotty) – A popular species today because of its pronounced grain and uniform texture. This versatile wood species features a fairly straight grain with areas of burl clusters and small knots. These marks add character and will provide a darker texture and color when finished. Alder varies from pale yellow to reddish brown and it accepts stains exceptionally well. It is also the lightest and least dense. Knotty Alder presents a more rustic look. When stained, alder blends well with walnut, mahogany and cherry.
(Clear and Knotty) – This pine is harvested from plantation forests. Distinct color variations occur and the grain can appear straight or erratic depending on how it is cut from the log. The wood will darken and yellow with age, adding character and charm. It machines to a fine, smooth finish and easily accepts lighter stains and paint. Staining is recommended to achieve a uniform appearance because pine naturally contains resins that can affect penetration. Knots should be sealed before painting.
While usually recognized by its darker tone, cherry can be stained in a variety of shades. The cherry we use varies from rich red to reddish brown in color. It features a smooth texture with fine, straight and close grain. Occasionally, thin gum pockets and small clusters of pin knots are visible. These character marks, along with random blonde streaks of sapwood, add a distinctive quality to the wood. Cherry will darken over time with exposure to light and contains miniscule pith marks as identifiers. Cherry stains easily and smoothly.
Juniper delivers a one-of-a-kind look with unique knots and splits in addition to large, swirling grain patterns that some wood experts describe as "sensual." The rich coloring of the grain can vary from lighter tones to deep cinnamon brown with reddish undertones. The natural beauty of juniper works well for rustic, historic and traditional styles, such as Mediterranean, Old World and Lodge architecture. The knotty wood ages gracefully with warm, deep tones that naturally darken over time, creating a customized look as no two grain patterns are alike. Natural cracks and splits accentuate its rustic appeal.
One of the most recognizable species and is typically used for the finest furniture and cabinetry. Its color ranges from reddish brown to a deep, rich red and it stains well for a superior finish. The wood displays a prominent growth ring figure, with grain that is straight or interlocked. This wood offers less expansion and contraction than most other hardwoods. Mahogany is open grained so it needs grain filler when finishing.
This hardwood is one of the most popular species used today. Oak is renowned for its dramatically pronounced grain pattern. This pattern varies from tight, vertical grain to a beautifully arched pattern. This wood may also feature pin knots and mineral streaks. The color range includes light straw and honey with a light pink hue. Very durable and strong, oak accepts stains evenly and is easy to work with.
(Clear or Knotty) - One of the more beautiful and expensive species, walnut is traditionally used for fine gun stocks, furniture and boatbuilding. It is a dense hardwood that is fairly porous. The color varies from a rich, dark brown to black with purple undertones. Because of the way it growns, the heartwood of the walnut tree grows darker than the sapwood on the outer rings. Walnut features attractive blonde sapwood streaks within the darker tones and it generally has a straight grain with occasional waves or curls. It requires grain filler when finished.
A dense hardwood that has a prolonged life. Maple is a hard, strong wood with a smooth texture and uniform grain. The grain is fine and is similar to birch and cherry. It may exhibit random darker streaks and occasional birds-eye or worm track patterns. Over time, maple will melow in color dur to natural exposure to light and air. Traditionally used for interior applications. No grain filler required when finishing.
Designs with multiple wood species give homes a cohesive look by combining existing wood species from cabinets, furniture or wood work.
Hinges
Our solid brass concealed-bearing hinges are available in four different finishes, so you can choose one to match or complement the other hardware for your door. If you select Oil-Rubbed Bronze, please note that its appearance will change over time. For added character, select our decorative hinge tips. They’re available in three shapes and each shape comes in brass, chrome, satin nickel or oil-rubbed bronze finish options.
Steeple Decorative Hinge Tip
For added character, select our decorative hinge tips. They’re available in three shapes and each shape comes in brass, chrome, satin nickel or oil-rubbed bronze finish options. If you select Oil-Rubbed Bronze, please note that its appearance will change over time.
Urn Decorative Hinge Tip
For added character, select our decorative hinge tips. They’re available in three shapes and each shape comes in brass, chrome, satin nickel or oil-rubbed bronze finish options. If you select Oil-Rubbed Bronze, please note that its appearance will change over time.
Ball Decorative Hinge Tip
For added character, select our decorative hinge tips. They’re available in three shapes and each shape comes in brass, chrome, satin nickel or oil-rubbed bronze finish options. If you select Oil-Rubbed Bronze, please note that its appearance will change over time.