How to transform a basic hollow-core door into a grand entrance
In short: You don't need an expensive solid wood door to achieve a high-end look. This guide explains how to use simple panel molding to add architectural depth and character to standard interior doors.
The project involves applying poplar nose-and-cove molding to a featureless hollow-core door to mimic the appearance of traditional four-panel construction. To ensure the proportions are correct, the guide suggests mocking up patterns with cardboard before cutting your final pieces. Usually, an interior door possesses three identical stiles alongside a top rail of equal width and a base rail that is thicker.
The specific materials required include 1 1/8-by-1 3/4-inch poplar molding and 18-gauge 1-inch nails for a pneumatic nail gun. For the rails, you will need eight pieces cut to 8 inches; for the top stiles, four pieces at 28 inches; and for the bottom stiles, four pieces at 18 inches.
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