What About Folding Interior Doors?

Posted on February 16, 2012 by jd

Consider Folding Interior Doors For Your Home

During the the 1990′s an interior design revolution was kick started and it wasn’t Laurence Llwellyn-Bowen’s patent leather Chelsea boots that got it moving. It was money. The property boom showed even the owners of modest terraced houses that their bricks and mortar was an investment that was going to pay dividends at a quicker rate than at any time since the second world war. Many interior designers were inspired to improve their pad simply for the immediate benefit of their own living comfort but many were inspired to renovate to sell up and make a profit. Continue reading →

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Ironmongery Finishes For Internal Doors

Posted on December 20, 2011 by jd

Internal Doors: Choosing the right finish

Finishing your internal doors with the right door furniture or ironmongery is the last thing to do once the door has been fitted. There is a vast amount of ironmongery finishes and styles available in the marketplace – at your local ironmongery store and on the internet too. Styles available range from Art Deco, quirky, porcelain, crystal, nickel plate, polished brass, satin chrome and brass including cast iron, handmade designer italian ranges, and antique style. ironmongery1 150x150 Ironmongery Finishes For Internal DoorsSome points and questions to ask yourself – including people who will be using the doors, before buying ironmongery could be… Continue reading →

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Bi Fold Doors; A great way to maximise space

Posted on November 3, 2011 by jd

Bi fold doors can be found in many homes up and down the country. A popular choice for wardrobes, closets and tight spaces where there is not enough room for a regular door to open out. If your bathroom is a bit tight on space then a bi fold door could be a good option for you. The bifold door wil effectively fold in half when opened. Continue reading →

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Walnut Doors: A different choice for your internal doors

Posted on September 14, 2011 by jd

Walnut doors are visually striking and can create a real ‘wow’ factor within your home. Internal walnut doors are increasingly popular and many customers are now choosing walnut as an alternative to oak, cherry or mahogany. Continue reading →

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Fire Doors: Structure, Fire Regulations & Your Options

Posted on August 19, 2011 by jd

People often come to us looking for fire doors – there are many different types of construction projects that will have a requirement for fire doors. Let’s try and summarise some details on fire doors, their construction and UK fire regulations… Continue reading →

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Unusual Uses of Wooden Doors

Posted on July 28, 2011 by jd

Solid wooden doors including engineered doors can be used in many ways, aside from the conventional way. With a little imagination a door can be transformed into a number of innovative functional ideas. For example how about turning an old unused door it into a table? table Unusual Uses of Wooden Doors Or perhaps chopping it in half and making two small coffee tables or even cutting it length ways to make two or three shelves. Continue reading →

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How Engineered Doors Are Constructed

Posted on July 25, 2011 by jd

The construction technique for engineered doors is no small thing, they are produced on a mass scale using large precision engineering machines. Due to the recent advances in technological process and machinery, production of engineered doors has become easier and quicker for many manufacturers. Continue reading →

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How To Paint a Panelled Door

Posted on July 14, 2011 by jd

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Spend what you will on the quality of build and materials on any door and that investment is jeopardised by the choice and finesse of the finish. We will cover the selection process for which options are available when it comes to different types of finishes in another one of our guides. We also have a guide that covers how to select the appropriate paint colours for your doors that complement the surroundings.

This guide however, will look at the recommended process for how to paint a panelled door to give it the perfect finish without unsightly or unprofessional brush marks, a strong coating without cracking or flaking and an even colour. Continue reading →

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Glazed Internal Doors: Consider your options

Posted on July 7, 2011 by jd

Glazed internal doors are a great addition to update your home, giving any room a fresh new look. They are an ideal solution for creating privacy and letting natural light pass through adjoining rooms. More and more styles and designs of glazed or part-glazed doors are becoming available. Continue reading →

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How Stable Are Engineered Internal Doors?

Posted on June 30, 2011 by jd

When Comparing oak engineered internal doors with solid oak internal doors, the stability and tolerances that engineered internal doors offer is arguably higher than their solid wood counterparts. Engineered wooden doors can be a robust, hard wearing, long lasting option if you are considering updating your home.  Continue reading →

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