Timber doors
Timber Doors in Newcastle
A real wooden door has a warmth and weight that other materials try to copy. Tom supplies and fits solid timber doors that suit period homes and anyone who prefers natural materials.
- Solid wood
- Ideal for period and character homes
- Paint or stain to any finish
- Careful, accurate fitting
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Why choose a solid wood door?
Wood has been used for doors for centuries. It’s strong, it can be shaped into detailed panels and mouldings, and it has a depth of colour and grain that manufactured materials can only imitate.
Newcastle has a lot of Victorian and Edwardian housing. On many of these streets, a well-proportioned timber door is what makes the whole front of the house look right. Wood works just as well inside the home, where a solid oak or pine door feels far more substantial than a hollow one.
Is a timber door right for you?
- You want a look that suits a period or character home
- You like natural materials and visible grain
- You’d like the option to repaint or re-stain later
- You’re happy to do a little maintenance to keep it at its best
Benefits
What a timber door offers
Character
Panels, mouldings and natural grain give a wooden door a richness that’s hard to copy.
Suits older homes
Timber is often the most authentic option for period properties and helps keep their original feel.
Natural insulator
Wood holds warmth well, helping your hallway stay comfortable.
A natural material
Timber is renewable. Ask about responsibly sourced options when you request a quote.
Repairable
Small knocks can be repaired, and the finish can be refreshed or changed over the years.
Solid and heavy
A well-made solid door has real weight and strength, especially with good locks and hinges.
Which wood should you choose?
The type of timber affects the look, the weight and the price of the door.
Oak
Oak is a dense hardwood with a strong, attractive grain. It’s hard-wearing and usually finished with oil, lacquer or a clear stain so the grain shows through. It costs more than softwood but lasts very well.
Pine
Pine is a lighter softwood and generally more affordable. It takes paint well, so it’s a good choice if you want a coloured door, and it can also be waxed or stained for a warmer, rustic look.
Painted or natural finish?
Paint lets you match the door to your house and change the colour later. A natural finish shows the grain and suits oak especially well. Either way, the finish is what protects the wood, so it needs keeping in good condition.
How much maintenance does a timber door need?
Wood does need looking after. It reacts to moisture and sunlight, so the protective finish has to stay in good shape. Most owners don’t mind, but you should know before you decide.
- Check the paint or stain once a year, especially the bottom edge and around any glass.
- Touch up chips and scratches quickly so water can’t get into the wood.
- Refresh the finish when it starts to look tired, before bare wood shows.
- Keep the hinges and locks lightly oiled.
If you love the look of wood but want less upkeep, a composite door with a wood-grain finish may be a better fit.
Solid wood internal doors
Timber isn’t only for the front of the house. Replacing hollow internal doors with solid oak or pine is a simple way to make a home feel better built. Solid doors are heavier, close more firmly and cut down noise between rooms.
Cottage-style plank doors suit older homes and country-style interiors. Panelled designs, including the classic 1930s style, work well in houses from that period. Glazed internal doors let light pass from one room to the next, which helps in a dark hallway. You can see examples further down this page and on our projects page.
Listed buildings and conservation areas
Parts of Newcastle are conservation areas, and some homes are listed. If yours is one of them, there may be rules about the materials and designs you can use on the front of the property. Check with Newcastle City Council’s planning team before ordering a replacement front door.
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Solid wood doors we have fitted
FAQs
Timber door questions
How often does a timber door need maintaining?
It depends on the wood, the finish and how exposed the door is. As a rule, check the paint or stain every year and refresh it when it starts to look worn, before any bare wood shows.
Are wooden doors secure?
A well-made solid timber door is strong and heavy. As with any door, security also depends on the frame, hinges and locks.
Are timber doors suitable for period properties?
Yes. Solid wood is often the most authentic choice for Victorian, Edwardian and other older homes.
Do I need permission to change my front door?
For most houses, replacing a front door doesn’t need planning permission. If your home is listed or in a conservation area, there may be rules about style and material, so check with Newcastle City Council first.
Can timber doors be painted any colour?
Yes, and they can be repainted later if you want a change. A stain or clear finish shows off the grain instead.
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