Ledge & Brace Doors
What are Ledge & Brace Doors?
Recommended for internal use only, a ledged and braced door is made up of at least three horizontal rails (ledges) and a diagonal brace on the rear of the door and vertical boards that make the front face of the door. Ledge & brace doors are perfect for use in traditional properties like cottages and barn conversions, but can also be used to add character to new builds.
Above: From The Anvil's Beeswax Bean thumblatch on a painted ledge & brace door.
Ledge & brace doors can be fitted with or without a frame but framed door is usually preferred as it offers greater strength and stability. Unframed ledge & brace doors are more likely to be found in older properties as they fit more easily into wonky shapes.
Ledge & brace doors are almost exclusively made from timber and most commonly from oak. You can leave your ledge & brace door untreated, but we would advise staining your door as raw oak marks easily. OSMO door stains are a great choice to keep the natural look, but you can also paint your door for a contemporary aesthetic.
Above: From The Anvil's Beeswax Gothic thumblatch and matching Arrow Head T hinges.
Ledge & brace doors are fitted using T hinges which adds to their rustic charm. A traditional thumblatch is commonly used as a handle, but in some cases a rim lock and knob set, or even just a pull handle or privacy latch, can be used. Add to the look with door studs or handmade nails in any pattern you like.
Above: From The Anvil's Pewter Arrow Head T hinges and matching Gothic thumblatch.
We offer an extensive collection of From The Anvil hardware specifically for ledge & brace doors and we've compiled a few of our favourite examples below...
Above: From The Anvil's Beeswax Bean thumblatch and matching Gothic lever bathroom set.
Above: From The Anvil's Pewter Penny End T hinges and matching Bean thumblatch.
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