FAQs

Yes. MICHELENA collaborates closely with architects and designers to translate architectural intent into precise, buildable wood solutions.

MICHELENA has over 20 years of experience creating custom wood solutions for architects, designers, builders, and discerning homeowners.

MICHELENA specializes in the design and fabrication of custom wood doors, windows, architectural millwork, and bespoke wood furniture for high-end residential and commercial projects.

Twenty years ago, we made a commitment: to craft the finest wood doors possible. That promise has guided MICHELENA ever since. We know we’re not the cheapest—and that was never the goal. Our focus has always been on quality, excellence, and an unwavering dedication to exceptional customer service.

All MICHELENA products are designed and manufactured in Quebec, ensuring complete control over quality, materials and manufacturing.

Yes. MICHELENA specializes in seamless door integration within wood wall paneling for clean, minimalist architectural results.

Yes. We design and fabricate full-height wall paneling systems for residential and commercial projects.

Architectural millwork refers to custom-built wood elements such as wall panels, ceilings, doors, and integrated cabinetry designed as part of the architecture.

Yes. Materials, finishes, and hardware are selected to meet durability, performance, and usage demands of commercial spaces. We can provide Fire-Rated products as well as products with Security Glass.

Yes. MICHELENA works closely with project teams to ensure coordination, scheduling, and smooth execution.

Yes. We complete custom wood doors, millwork, and furniture for offices, hotels, restaurants, and institutional environments.

Absolutely. Dimensions, wood species, edge profiles, bases, and finishes are fully customizable to suit the project’s functional and aesthetic requirements.

Yes. We regularly match existing wood tones, grains, and finishes to ensure visual continuity across a space.

Yes. MICHELENA designs and fabricates custom tables in solid wood, including dining tables, conference tables, and statement pieces tailored to each space.

Yes. MICHELENA builds custom wood furniture for offices, boardrooms, hospitality spaces, and commercial interiors.

While MICHELENA doors are marketed as solid wood and engineered for durability, the reality is that a truly stable custom exterior door requires multiple layers of different woods laminated together. This layered construction prevents warping and cracking caused by temperature and humidity fluctuations.

Absolutely. MICHELENA can replicate existing doors or create new designs that integrate seamlessly with traditional or contemporary architecture.

A custom wood door is designed and built specifically for a project, allowing full control over dimensions, wood species, glazing, hardware, and finish.

We offer a wide range of premium wood species, including oak, walnut, mahogany, maple, and other specialty woods based on project requirements.

Yes. MICHELENA exterior doors are engineered for Canadian conditions, with construction methods that enhance insulation, durability, and weather resistance.

Yes. Our exterior doors are designed with tight tolerances, high-quality seals, and optional insulated glazing to support strong thermal performance.

Yes. We regularly build exterior doors with integrated glass panels, sidelites, and transoms to increase natural light while maintaining security.

Yes. Our door systems are engineered to support large-format panels while maintaining performance and ease of use.

MICHELENA uses premium architectural hardware, including Eclipse systems, to ensure smooth operation and long-term reliability.

For over twenty years, MICHELENA has been installing premium hardware on our clients’ doors. We know what works and what doesn’t, and that expertise allows us to select the perfect hardware for your project.

Yes. We specialize in seamless door integrations where doors align perfectly with surrounding wood paneling for a clean, architectural finish.

Yes. MICHELENA designs folding and sliding wood doors using premium hardware systems, including Eclipse, for smooth and reliable operation.

MICHELENA offers hinged, pivot, sliding, folding, and integrated architectural doors designed to complement custom millwork and wall paneling.

Routine cleaning and periodic inspection are typically sufficient. MICHELENA provides care recommendations based on the selected finish.

With proper care, custom wood doors can last for decades, offering long-term value and performance.

A MICHELENA product is unmatched in craftsmanship, durability, and architectural harmony—qualities mass-produced products simply cannot replicate. By choosing locally made doors, you’re not only investing in superior quality but also supporting skilled artisans and strengthening our local economy.

Yes. They Are. Custom wood doors are an investment in quality, durability, and design, offering long-term value beyond mass-produced alternatives.

MICHELENA can coordinate installation directly or work with qualified installers depending on the project location.

MICHELENA serves clients throughout Quebec, Ontario, the North-East United States and works on select projects across Canada and internationally.

Yes. We coordinate with contractors and installers to ensure proper integration and a smooth installation process. In fact, many of our projects come to us through contractors who prefer installing our products.

Timelines vary by complexity, but most custom door projects take several weeks from design approval to fabrication completion.

We typically require architectural drawings, dimensions, design intent, and finish preferences to begin a custom project.