Oak Doors

Why Choose Oak Doors

If you're after a bit of warmth, weight and a truly classic look, oak doors are a smart upgrade. They feel properly sturdy and stand up to the rough and tumble of family life.

Oak's density helps reduce noise across hallways and that natural grain gives a visual boost to the simplest of rooms. You can choose pre-finished for a speedy job, primed for painting or unfinished if you fancy staining it yourself to match your floors or skirting boards.

Room-by-Room Picks for Oak Internal Doors

For bedrooms and studies, oak internal doors with a solid or semi-solid core give better privacy and fewer annoying creaks. In hallways, a heavier model is great for cutting out draughts when paired with good seals.

For busy family spaces, a factory-finished option is a godsend as it wipes clean easily. If your home is older, look for models with solid lippings that allow a little trimming.

When To Go for Solid Oak Doors

Choose solid oak doors when you want maximum weight, a deeper grain and the option to sand and re-finish them for years and years. They're usually thicker and heavier, so you'll want to fit at least three quality hinges (fire doors often need Grade 11). Heavier leaves also improve sound reduction by a few decibels compared with hollow cores. A real help for home offices and kids' rooms.

Let Light Flow Without Losing Character

If you fancy connecting rooms, internal oak doors with glass keep sightlines open while still feeling private when you choose frosted or reeded panes. All glazing should use toughened safety glass. Look for FD30 variants where building regs require them, such as kitchens off stairwells.

Space-Saving

For cupboards, utilities or tight landings, oak bi-fold doors free up floor space while keeping a consistent look with the rest of the house. Just choose a sturdy pivot/track kit and match the finish to nearby leaves for a calm, joined-up style.

Sizes, Measuring & Trimming

Common internal sizes: 1981 × 610 / 686 / 762 / 838 mm (other sizes are available). Measure the frame in three places across width and height, note the smallest numbers and allow clearance for hinges and a latch. Trimming limits vary: veneered leaves often allow 2–3 mm per edge, but doors with solid lippings can allow more (e.g., up to 10 mm per side). Just be extra careful not to over-trim fire-rated models!

Thickness, Fire Ratings & Performance

Standard internal thickness is 35–40 mm. FD30 doors are typically 44 mm, and they need fire-rated hinges, latch/lock and intumescent strips as per the certificate. Heavier cores improve sound control and feel more secure. Add perimeter seals to cut draughts on landings and between cool and warm rooms.

Finishing and Care (Quick Guide)

Seal all faces and edges, including the top and bottom, before or right after hanging. Hardwax oil gives a natural look, while lacquer offers higher stain resistance. Just wipe with a damp cloth and mild cleaner. You'll want to re-oil or re-coat high-traffic doors every 12–24 months.

Bring Oak Home, the Right Way

Choose solid for weight and lifetime re-finishing or engineered veneer for stability and value. Then pick your size, style and glazing (opt for FD30 options where needed). Check trimming limits, plan for three hinges on heavier models and seal every edge.