![]() ![]() The “cope and stick” method is what I do and is also the easiest. This allows the panel to expand and contract with seasonal humidity without affecting the stable shape and size of the do or frame. The panel is always sized slightly smaller than actual dimension of the grooved style and rail frame. These parts are more dimensionally stable. In a style and rail door construction, the large panel fits in a continuous groove in the edge of the style and rail parts. Style and rail construction is not new it’s been around for a hundreds of years and is useful to negate the effects of moisture on solid wood used to make doors, furniture and wainscoting. ![]() You can easily make a panel door on your router or shaper. They have long been a hallmark of fine cabinetry. Our team is extremely knowledgeable in understanding the application and providing the appropriate solution to meet your needs, whether it be budget, a specific look, or simply a deadline requirement.Whether you call them “Frame and panel doors, Cope and stick doors, Style and rail doors or Raised or flat panel doors,” all are pretty much the same thing. The options can be a little overwhelming at times, and that is why the Millwork experts at Kuiken Brothers are here to help. Recent developments within the millwork industry continue to strengthen the case for primed stile and rail doors, making them an excellent choice for discerning homeowners seeking increased strength, better durability and greater life expectancy at a similar price point to their molded door counterparts. Each door is made with perfectly proportioned stiles, rails and panels that are created individually to ensure that every door is architecturally correct. Primed stile and rail doors join components together to create sharp shadow lines with a 90 degree Shaker sticking. In between the stiles and rails, there can be a flat or raised panels made of MDF for a smooth painted finish or there can be a glass element to allow natural light into the next room. The stiles and rails are joined by dowel pins. The veneer when compared to other imitation products makes for a superior and smooth painting surface. An MDF veneer is permanently bonded to the core resisting dents, dings, and gouges. The stiles and rails have a solid wood engineered core for added strength, stability, and reduced sound transmission.
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