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A wood pivot front door is a stylish and functional entry solution, designed with a pivoting mechanism ideal for homes with wide entryways. Unlike traditional hinged doors, the pivot design allows for a smooth, balanced opening, adding both elegance and modern appeal to your home.
These doors are crafted from premium hardwoods such as walnut, oak, and mahogany, known for their attractive grain patterns and natural durability. These wood species offer excellent resistance to moisture and corrosion, making them suitable for exterior use as a front door while enhancing your home's curb appeal.
Customization options include a variety of wood types, finishes, glass inserts, sidelites, and decorative metal inlays to match your architectural style. Additionally, wood pivot front doors can be integrated with multi-point locking systems and smart locks, providing an elevated level of security and convenience for your home.
Design Type | Description | Features / Options |
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1. Flush Wood Pivot Doors | Clean, flat surface for a modern, minimal aesthetic. |
- Flush solid wood (walnut, oak, teak)- Hidden pivot hinge - No visible panels or carvings - Optional metal inlays (vertical/horizontal) - Optional LED edge lighting- Optional recessed handle or touch-latch system |
2. Wood Pivot Doors with Glass Inserts | Combines wood and glass for light and transparency. |
- Vertical glass strip insert (clear, frosted, tinted) - Horizontal glass bands (evenly spaced or offset) - Asymmetrical glass shape (triangle, diagonal cut, etc.) - Large glass panel in wood frame (semi-glass door) - Glass-to-edge design (glass flush with surface) |
3. Wood Pivot Doors with Glass Sidelites | Stationary glass panels installed beside the main door. |
- Single glass sidelite (left or right) - Double glass sidelites (both sides) - Full-height sidelite (floor to ceiling) - Corner sidelite (wraparound corner glass panel) - Matching glass style with door inserts (frosted, clear, etc.) |
4. Plank-Style Wood Pivot Doors | Composed of multiple wood planks for texture and rhythm. |
- Horizontal plank layout- Vertical plank layout - Random-width planks (natural/rustic feel) - Chevron pattern (V-shape design) - Herringbone pattern (Zig-zag layout) |
These wood types are well-suited for outdoor use due to their natural durability, dimensional stability, and resistance to moisture, insects, and warping.
Wood Type | Characteristics |
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Walnut | Dark brown, rich grain, elegant and modern |
Teak | Golden-brown, highly weather-resistant, ideal for exterior use |
Oak (White/Red) | Strong, pronounced grain, available in light to medium tones |
Mahogany | Deep reddish-brown, smooth grain, excellent for traditional and high-end doors |
Cedar | Lightweight, aromatic, natural resistance to rot and insects |
Cherry | Warm reddish tone, darkens over time, smooth finish |
Accoya | Modified pine, extremely stable and weather-resistant, ideal for painted finishes |
Reclaimed Wood | Eco-friendly, rustic charm, often from barns or old structures |
Douglas Fir | Straight grain, light orange-red hue, often used in modern architecture |
Maple | Light color, subtle grain, great for painted or minimal looks |
Ash | Pale with strong grain, flexible and durable |
Hardware Type | Description | Common Materials | Design Notes |
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Pivot Hinges | Allows door to rotate on a vertical axis; supports door weight | Stainless steel, brass, powder-coated steel, zinc alloy | Hidden or exposed; must support heavy doors |
Handles & Pulls | For opening and closing the door | Stainless steel, brass, bronze, blackened steel, wood | Recessed or surface-mounted; style varies widely |
Locksets & Latches | Provide security; keyed, electronic, or multi-point locking | Stainless steel, brass, electronic components | Smart locks or traditional mortise locks |
Strike Plates | Metal plate for latch engagement | Stainless steel, brass | Heavy-duty to withstand frequent use |
Door Closers | Controls closing speed; prevents slamming | Steel, aluminum | Often concealed in pivot doors |
Weatherstripping & Seals | Prevent drafts, water, dust infiltration | Rubber, silicone, foam, vinyl | Essential for exterior doors |
Thresholds & Bottom Seals | Seals at the door base to block air, water, pests | Aluminum, stainless steel, rubber | Must accommodate pivot motion |
Hinge Covers / Caps | Decorative caps covering visible hardware | Matching metal finishes | Enhances aesthetics |
Door Stops / Bumpers | Prevent door from swinging too far | Rubber, metal | Wall-mounted or floor-mounted |
Optional Veneer & Texture
Standard packaging is the door around the foam corner and edge protection, the surface of a layer of sponge film, and then put into a cardboard box, wrapped with tape; safe packaging can reduce the damage brought about by scratches and collisions in the handling process on site
After the standard packaging, and then put each door into the wooden box, usually the wooden box is made of plywood board or particle board, the bottom of the wooden box has a base can be forklift truck work; Obviously the wooden box packaging increases the cost, but it also brings a lot of benefits, 1 . Convenient for loading and unloading 2. Avoiding damage to the product from collision during international transport, especially for doors with glass.
This packaging is dedicated to pre-hung doors, especially for the North American market, pre-hung doors can greatly save the installation of labor costs and installation time, but pre-hung packaging volume is twice as large as the standard package, reducing the amount of loading quantity to increase the customer's transportation costs
We have no minimum order quantity and accept orders in any quantity.Whether you need a single door or material for an entire project, we offer affordable product price and shipping to your country
Any size within the maximum size range can be customized,
Of course,We have a wide range of standard colors to choose from, and we can also produce according to the color card provided by the customer.
Of course, we can ! Our profesional designer can provide detailed design drawings to confirm the specifications and materials before production.
You can also download reference drawing on our website
Of course, we can provide different materials, colors, styles, prices of hardware accessories for customers to choose, where you can one-stop shopping for doors and accessories! Most of our hardware is made in china (chinese brand), We can also supply hardware made by international Top brands (such as Häfele, Dorma), or Equivalent China-made hardware