Estate Millwork Knowledge Base
Make a Grand Entrance with Double Front Doors
Published: September 29, 2020
A grand welcoming feature such as large double front doors and can be the first step to creating amazing curb appeal. Having double entry doors can create a bold statement to your entryway all while providing a stately quality to the front of your home. Instant Curb Appeal One of the biggest benefits of having double front doors on your house is the curb appeal. We know that we talk about curb appeal a lot but it is a big deal to the overall appearance of your home to guests and those just passing by. Having incredible curb appeal can also boost the resale value of your home whe...
Farmhouse Front Doors in the Suburbs
Published: September 25, 2020
Are you trying to bring that farmhouse look and feel to the front of your suburban home? Born out of necessity, farmhouses were about function and purpose. Farmhouses aren't limited to the farm anymore, the defining elements of the style simplicity, natural light, and authenticity still hold true in the modern farmhouses. Farmhouses are a perfect mix of old and new with essential elements like ship lap, painted brick, and natural light. Common farmhouse colors are shades of black and white and details are simple. Simplicity is often the best solution when it comes to décor and this...
Front Entry Doors What are My Options
Published: September 22, 2020
Your front entry door must be tough; it needs to stand up to all of the possible elements of your region whether it's high winds, rain/snow, direct sun light and also keep out would be intruders and any other un welcome guests. Along with all these requirements your front door also needs to look good, after all your front door is first thing guests see when coming to your home and we all know first impressions are everything. Wood doors have been around forever and even though newer types of doors like metal and fiberglass have come t market wood entry doors are considered the upper ech...
Factory Priming -- The Best Way to Protect Your Exterior Wood Shutters
Published: September 17, 2020
Preparation Exterior wood shutters take a beating from the elements, that's why we take special care with our factory finishes to make sure that your shutters will have a long life of trouble free use. After each custom shutter is completed, it is machine sanded, and then hand sanded to prepare the surface for the final finish. After inspection and hand sanding, the shutters are blown off with high pressure compressed air and moved to our environmentally controlled paint rooms. Priming Most exterior wood shutters are made from cedar, and depending upon the species that is bei...
How To Measure for Custom Louvered Doors
Published: September 15, 2020
Estate Millwork manufactures our custom louver doors using slab dimensions, as opposed to rough opening of finish opening dimensions. The slab dimensions are the exact dimensions of the louvered door slab, without any allowance for air gaps, jambs or framing. All that is required is to measure the width, height and thickness of the existing door slab that is being replaced, or to provide the same dimensions if a new door is being ordered. Interior louvered doors are generally 1 3/8" thick, Exterior louver doors are generally 1 3/4" inch, and by ordering these standard thickne...