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DIY Advice
Please Note: The DIY advice provided is only a guideline for the installation of interior or exterior doors. We cannot accept liability for any mishap, injury or damage caused to you, your property or a third party while using any of the following tips and advice. All our advice is offered freely but you should always take care to ensure that your interpretation of the advice is sensible before proceeding with any project however small. We have experienced staff who are always ready to help. Fitting an interior/exterior door
This section includes information on accurate measuring of doors and door frames prior to fitting interior or exterior doors. There is more detailed information on the fitting of timber and PVC doors. Drilling for the lock or latch
Including information on correctly measuring for and preparing mortice slots for mortice dead or sash locks as well as drilling keyholes and holes for handles and also fitting the striking plate or keeper to the door frame. Drilling for a cylinder type lock
Information relating to the Yale and Era cylinder type locks, how to position the lock, drilling the cylinder hole, fitting the cylinder mechanism and mounting plate and also fitting the striking plate/ kepper in the door frame. Fitting weather bars on an exterior door
What type of weather bar to use. How to attach the weather bar and how to avoid the door jamming and any unnecessary dampness. Fitting a letter box on an exterior door
How to correctly and accurately position your letter box, creating the apperture for the letter box and how to attach it using fixing bolts. Glazing
What sort of glass to use? How opaque should it be? The safety of glass in doors. What doors are suitable for what type of glazing? Tips on fitting glass to doors. Caring for your door
Advice on caring for your door, when to apply wood care products and how frequently, the best approach for sanding your door and how to get the most from varnish, wood stain or paint. Treating, coating and maintaining your door
How to avoid damaging your door. Information on selecting a suitable finish for use on the door as well as how to prepare the door for treatment and apply the treatment. Looking for quality doors at reasonable prices?See our range of doors below:
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