Made to Measure Doors - DIY Tip 25
There are numerous alternatives to the "run of the mill" doors available online. We can source some very unusual doors from across the world and can manufacture solid wooden doors...
Direct Doors Blog
Pros and Cons of PVC, Wooden & Composite Doors - DIY Tip 26
The full range of exterior doors available in today’s market include Mahogany, Pine, Oak, PVC and also Composite. Most exterior doors - except any made to measure/bespoke doors...
Wood for Good, Choose Wood For Sustainability- DIY Tip 27
1. Wood is carbon neutral (Because trees absorb CO2 as they grow). In fact, because of the carbon sink effect of the forests, wood from sustainably managed forests can actually...
How to use Screws and Nail fixings - DIY Tip 29
Fixing screws through one piece of timber into another can be troublesome, sometimes the screws force the piece you are trying to fix away from the piece you want to...
Cutting Hollow Interior Doors - DIY Tip 30
When cutting a hollow door in height - such as most of the lightweight white primed type of doors - it is best to make your decision on whether the...
How to decorate a wooden door - DIY Tip 12
External Doors are always best protected by a canopy or similar Doors are generally supplied to you already sanded. However, during fitting they generally acquire some wear and tear. It...
How to fit a Yale Cylinder type lock - DIY Tip 13
Info for drilling and fitting Yale and Era cylinder locks is available within the DirectDoors.com site. Choose the required size wisely. In terms of security, the Yale number 1 and...
How to fit a letter box - DIY Tip 14
First decide where you want to put your letterbox on the door. Use the letterbox as a template and draw around it, you can position it correctly by measuring from...
How to fit a Mortice Lock - DIY Tip 15
1. To prepare the mortice slot for the lock, start by marking the centre of the thickness of the door. The body of the lock can be used...
How to fit an Interior Pine Door - DIY Tip 7
Internal Pine Doors Please be very careful when trying to fit pine doors as accurate measuring and cutting is required when you fit a door, please read our full instructions...
Exterior Door Options and Info - DIY Tip 8
Most External doors except any made to measure doors or frames are overveneered on solid timber, this is in line with a worldwide move to making the best use of...
How to fit Oak Doors - DIY Tip 9
Please be very careful when trying to fit Oak doors! Due to the tight timber grain the door can split fairly easily, always "score" above and below the hinge recesses...