At the link below i described the steps i used to finish a tv armoire that had alder doors poplar trim and birch ply panels.
Finishing alder doors.
If you have a favorite finish es for cherry the same finish es will likely look great on alder.
Pre finishing saves time and money.
Wood entry door materials and finishes photo by keller keller.
The wood you see beneath a clear finish determines whether your door s look will be rustic or refined.
Good woods photo by manfred koh time inc.
Alder is a medium density hardwood that is often used with furniture trim doors and finer finishing.
With its subtle grain soft cherry like hue and decorative knots knotty alder is a preferred choice for exterior doors.
Get you knotty alder doors and knotty alder jambs pre finished stained and sealed to any stain color of your choice by finishing professionals that use the latest green zero voc uv based coatings for the smoothest furniture grade interior wood door finish available today.