Alder is a soft closed grained hardwood which has almost the same grain and color characteristics as cherry.
Knotty alder door stain colors.
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With sherwin williams stain colors you can let the natural wood shine through match grain colors or cover unsightly blemishes.
Rustic knotty alder doors.
It can be stained to resemble most popular wood finishes but it is a notoriously difficult wood to stain as.
Giving your home a perfect color palette goes beyond paint.
With its subtle grain soft cherry like hue and decorative knots knotty alder is a preferred choice for exterior doors.
In the picture below you can see an alder door i made for someone that i did not use a washcoat on.
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If you want a clean even stain job you need to use a washcoat on the wood first followed by a light sanding then you can stain it.
The best way to finish a knotty alder exterior door to preserve color.
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If you re looking for the rustic look just go ahead and stain it.
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Color consistency on alder is better than that of cherry or maple.
How to stain alder wood.
Alder is prone to blotching.
Many door designs are available and these rustic doors can be made as exterior doors or interior doors.
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Alder is one of our most common used hardwoods and makes a very warm elegant kitchen bath or study.
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