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The Making of a Sing Core Door – From Concept Drawing to Finished Door

The Making of a Sing Core Door

When you first consider ordering a Sing Core door panel, you may wonder what all goes into making your order? If Sing Core is really such a unique and high-quality product, how is it made? Today, let’s dive into the process of taking a Sing Core custom door from concept drawing to finished door.

Step 1: Quote

The first step to any Sing Core door is to request a quote. You can do this by clicking the orange “Pricing” button in the top right corner of most of the pages on our website. This will take you to our order form where you will need to provide the details of your job. These include measurements, door style, use, and more. From there, your completed form gets sent to our sales team, who process your request and reach out to you with a quote. Sometimes they’ll ask for more information, but by the end of this conversation you’ll have a price and date of completion estimate.

Step 2: Shop Drawing

After you accept the quote and decide to move forward with your order, it gets sent off to the production team. The production team starts by making a shop drawing, which is a detailed drawing of your order, showing the exact measurements and shape needed to make your door a reality. The shop drawing is sent to you for one last round of approval, and then it gets put in the factory’s queue to be made.

Step 3: Building

Finally the time to actually make your order has arrived! The factory team starts by analyzing the shop drawing and making a plan for your door. Sometimes the plan is simple, but in some highly-customized-order scenario, there may be additional steps or materials needed. They then create the base of your door order: a Sing Honeycomb Core panel built to the specifications of your project. We use patented and patent-pending technology and designs to make this high end, lightweight, and incredibly strong panel. The panel is then framed and protected with high quality wood sheets, which completes your order. If you requested any additional features for your order, like in the case of a Sing Core Security Panel, then those added features would be added at various times throughout the process, depending on what they are.

Step 4: Wrapping Up

Next, we take your order and package it for shipping. This can vary in execution depending on some factors, such as size, location, and urgency. Many orders will have custom crates built to protect the panel during shipping if possible. The panel goes through one final inspection before being loaded up, and then you will be notified that your order has shipped.

Process Summarized

Your order goes through many stages to ensure quality and accuracy, and we work with you regularly to make sure we’re all on the same page when it comes to your custom order. All orders are appreciated equally at Sing Core, and we guarantee the same high quality, lightweight and sturdy product for everyone. In addition, you get our 50 Year Warp-Free and Structural Guarantee with every panel ordered.

Thank you for your interest in using Sing Core for your custom doors. If you have any questions, feel free to submit a quote request and our Sales team will be happy to assist you!

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Innovate Your Build with Sing Core

Innovative Design Possibilities with Sing Core

A door says a lot about your home or office, and designers are creating the biggest, best, and most beautiful door designs for their projects. Many of these grand doors use Sing Core panels due to their strength, lightweight nature, and customizability. Let’s go over some of the best doors made with Sing Core.

Massive Pink Door

This huge door was installed in a luxury home, and stands 13 feet tall and 3 feet wide. This beautiful door features a hardwood frame and was crafted to artisanal quality. This door operates as a hinged door, and can be easily opened and closed despite its size due to the lightweight nature of Sing Core panels. Due to this, the hinges will last far longer than they would with a traditional heavy door. Between the excellent quality, long life span, and the beautiful work done by the architect and design team, this bright door will bring color and life to the residence for an incredibly long time.

Large Gray Door

This massive pivot door is 5 foot 3 inches wide and nearly 10 feet tall. It serves as the exterior door to a home, and offers a huge entryway that is not common with traditional doors. The door swings open as a pivot door, similar to a hinge door, but the hardware usually attaches to the top and bottom of the door as opposed to mounted on the side. Sing Core panels work very well for pivot doors, as their customizable design can be made to account for the different hardware. This door’s massive size would lead to it being incredibly heavy and hard to operate with other building methods, but with Sing Core it remains easy to use and looking great.

Laserfiche Sliding Doors

The Laserfiche California Headquarters worked with Sing Core to make several doors for their offices, this large set of corner sliding doors being the highlight piece. This high end large door slides back along the squared walls to reveal the room within, opening up a huge entryway. It can also be closed to seal the room off in a box manner. Sing Core panels work especially well for sliding doors, as their combination of unique hardware and function, plus the limitations that are put in place by the mechanisms present many challenges when it comes to weight and size. A set of sliding doors of this size would certainly be unwieldy, require even more expensive hardware, and would have many other drawbacks. With Sing Core, these doors remain light and easy to use despite their size, and as such easily roll along their tracks to open and close.

Sing Core is proud to be involved in so many important projects, and we are confident that our panels allow more innovative and fun designs. Whether you’re working on a large door, custom shaped door, or a door with any other number of features, contact Sing Core to learn how we can enhance your project and build the best door together.

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How Sing Core Enhances Your Renovation

Sing Core and your Renovation 

Planning to remodel your home or office can be a stressful, time consuming, and confusing process. Deciding what needs to be replaced, and what to replace it with, can send you down a rabbit hole that ultimately leads you right back to where you started. When it comes to doors, Sing Core has you covered.

There’s no need to bother with the decision fatigue that comes with so many choices, because Sing Core is the best option when it comes to doors, bar none. With our lightweight and sturdy design, you can be confident that out product will stand the test of time. Not only that, it’s also durable and guaranteed not to warp, which is not something our competitors can claim.

Using our patented honeycomb panel, architects and craftsmen around the country have been creating gorgeous additions to homes. Whether it be a pivot door, sliding door, or any other form of entry, Sing Core is the industry best when it comes to quality and durability. Just look at our long track record of success stories from satisfied customers, and you’ll see we hold up to our promise.

Not only that, but every Sing Core product comes with a 50 Year Guarantee, meaning in the unlikely event that your door does present any issues, we’ll make it right up to 50 years later. With this promise, you never have to worry about replacing your doors again.

 

What are the benefits of a Sing Core door?

What other benefits come with Sing Core products? Well, for one, they’re lightweight. This means that the hardware and framing used to install the door don’t take the regular wear and tear that comes with other products that are significantly heavier. In addition, our doors are impact resistant and warp-free, meaning they won’t be ruined by bumping into them, and they’ll never warp on you. The fully insulated core offers increased control over your internal climate and gives you the assurance that you won’t be surging your heating bill up by installing one of our doors. They’re also sound deadening, allowing for use in many other applications where sound may be of concern. Lastly, our doors are crafted with high precision techniques by master craftsmen, guaranteeing a consistent and reliable product every time.

 

What doors can I use Sing Core for?

Nearly all door types can be crafted using Sing Core technology. Pivot doors, sliding doors, garage doors, hinged doors, and many others. These doors can be used internally, externally, and for nearly any purpose. Check out these pictures of our product in use:

 

Summary

Deciding to renovate your home or office is a big step. Sing Core is here to make that process smooth and easy, allowing you to spend less time worrying about doors and more time designing your dream space. With Sing Core doors, you are guaranteed to have an incredible, durable, and long-lasting feature that will never fail, and you will never regret.

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Custom Wood Door Skins

Choosing the Right Custom Wood Door Skin for Sing Core Door Panels

Choosing the best custom door skin for your Sing Core door panel is key. The right finish balances beauty, budget, and function. Here’s a simple guide to five options: Wood Stave, Hot Press Veneer, Cold Press Paperback Veneer, HPL, and Wood Siding/Flooring.

Summary: Best Custom Door Skin for Your Sing Core Door

Pick based on your needs, budget, and style. Here’s a quick comparison:

Custom Door Skin Type Best For Key Benefits Considerations
Wood Stave Interior & Exterior Doors Stable, durable, repairable, great for large doors Slightly higher cost; best with staves under 6 inches wide
Hot Press Veneer High-end Interior Doors Seamless, beautiful appearance Expensive and delicate; not for exterior use
Cold Press Paperback Budget Interior Applications Affordable, natural wood look Hard to repair; not ideal for high-impact areas
HPL High-traffic & commercial use Durable, moisture-resistant, cost-effective Less natural texture than real wood
Wood Siding/Flooring Thick, solid wood look Strong, stylish, customizable Needs floating fasteners to prevent warping

For best results, pair your custom door skin with Sing Core’s patented core technology. This ensures strength, stability, and precision. Whether you need a luxury pivot door, sliding barn door, or oversized feature, Sing Core delivers lasting value with low maintenance.

Need help choosing the best custom door skin? Contact Sing Core today!

 

Wood Stave Custom Door Skin

 

 

Wood stave uses solid wood strips glued together. This method highlights natural wood grain and works well for premium exterior doors.

Our 1/8″ (.125 inch) wood stave is better than 1/4″ (.25 inch). The thinner option is more stable but looks the same. Sing Core recommends 1/8″ for precision and less distortion.

For best results, keep each stave under 6 inches wide. Narrower staves reduce movement from moisture. Unlike solid wood, stave construction is stable and easy to fix. Repair with a handheld router or CNC shaper. Even forklift damage is repairable with Sing Core.

Wood stave suits interior and exterior doors. It works for pivot, hinge, and sliding doors. There’s no size limit, making it great for large doors. Costs are similar to or slightly higher than hot press veneer doors.

Custom Door made with a Custom Door Skin

Custom Door made with a Custom Door Skin

 

 

Hot Press Veneer Custom Door Skin

 

Hot press veneer bonds thin wood veneer (.020 to .032 inches) to a panel with heat and pressure. It creates a seamless, smooth finish with book-matched or slip-matched patterns.

It looks stunning but is delicate. Thin veneer scratches easily and damages from minor impacts. It’s best for interior use and not for exterior doors.

Hot press veneer doors are expensive, especially large ones over 5 feet by 10 feet. They offer a high-end look but need careful handling.

 

Cold Press Paperback Veneer Custom Door Skins

Cold press paperback veneer is a budget-friendly choice with a natural wood look. This method uses adhesive instead of heat. Pressure holds the veneer in place until the glue sets. It works with vacuum presses, contact cement, or cold press systems.

“Paperback” means the veneer has a paper backing for stability. Cold press veneer is the most affordable custom door skin.

However, it’s hard to repair if damaged. It’s best for low-impact interior use.

 

High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) Custom Door Skins

Wood grain-look High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) is tough and budget-friendly. It’s a great alternative to real wood.

HPL resists moisture, scratches, and wear better than wood. Its wood grain texture gives warmth and elegance without warping or fading. HPL doors are easy to clean, making them ideal for homes, offices, and commercial spaces.

HPL comes in many finishes, offering plenty of design options. It’s a durable, affordable custom door skin.

 

Wood Siding or Flooring (3/8″ – 3/4″) Custom Door Skins

Wood siding or flooring panels give a thick, solid wood look. These custom door skins add durability and a natural wood feel. They come in various hardwoods and softwoods for different designs.

Only use floating mechanical fasteners for this Custom Door skin, such as:

  • Keyhole fasteners
  • French cleats
  • Furring strips

Floating fasteners allow wood movement and prevent warping or cracking.

Custom Door Skin

Custom Door Skin

 

If you’re ready, order your Custom Sing Core Door Today! (Click HERE) to get started.

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