Internal Doors News

Most exterior door frames are made of wood, and this means that they are vulnerable to damage from the elements. You can prolong the life of your door frames by treating them with a weather proof paint or varnish periodically, but even frames that are well cared for will eventually start to rot or decay. Read on to find out how to repair a rotten door frame in your home.

Either replacing a mortice lock or fitting one on a brand new door is a task that might be a little beyond the reach of your average DIY enthusiast. It's a complicated job that should only be undertaken by confident DIYers who are certain that they won't potentially destroy a perfectly good door. Here we'll break the task down into 10, easy to follow steps...

Doors are constructed of many different materials and methods these days and so will burn at different rates. Therefore they will provide different levels of protection against the spread of fire but what the consumer needs when purchasing fire safety products is reliable consistency. Something that can give the purchaser peace of mind that the label boasting a products safety credentials is something rigorously tested, meticulously enforced and therefore worth having. With this in mind there was a need for the authorities to regulate and certificate different doors regarding their fire protection properties. They needed to apply minimum standards for the branding of fire resistant doors as part of UK building regulations to reduce the confusion for consumers and building managers. Victorian 6 Panel FD30 Generally speaking fire doors are not required by law in residential homes unless they are rented out for tenant accommodation in which case there are regulations regarding multiple occupancy properties. Planning and building regulations regarding fire doors do however apply to doorways between houses with an adjacent garage and buildings of three or more storeys, including loft conversions, as there is considered to be an increased risk of fire or problems regarding escape. There are hundreds of pages of government fire safety advice for the home owner and we wouldn't dilute the precisely worded message by summarising them in this small article so please check out the government advice here. Every home is different and it is ultimately the duty of the responsible home owner to fit fire doors where fire safety is a heightened risk. Any home alteration project should include a fire risk assessment and if in doubt go for the safest option. Do only rated fire doors offer protection ? Some non fire rated doors do offer some protection against fire if properly fitted simply because they will prevent the spread of smoke between rooms and provided smoke alarms have been fitted this should give the occupants time to escape. However once the doors do catch fire they may burn at different rates, so one door may be completely destroyed in a different amount of time to another of the same brand. It is this inconsistency that fire door testing and British standards seeks to eliminate and why fire safety certified can be relied upon. So if a door is labelled 'FD 30' you know that door is ensured to give 30 minutes protection from the spread of fire. Like with smoke detectors, fire doors are not a legal requirement in most homes not because they aren't a wise idea but because the enforcement and regular on-site checking of such measures would be a very costly exercise, all passed on to millions of consumers. However, if you do decide to fit fire doors then our catalogue will allow you to choose both safety and style in a wide range of doors. Images courtesy of sxc.hu

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.

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. Some points and questions to ask yourself - including people who will be using the doors, before buying ironmongery could be...

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

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? Or perhaps chopping it in half and making two small coffee tables or even cutting it length ways to make two or three shelves

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.

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.

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.

nternal doors are a hugely important part of your home décor. The style of internal door that you choose will make a big difference to the overall look and feel of the property. Choosing new internal doors is a pretty big decision and one that needs careful consideration.

Buying a new front door for your home is not a frequent purchase, so before you replace the old door, choosing the new one should be done thoughtfully.

This is not a new question - or a new innovation - in fact, the ancient Egyptians take the credit for the first evidence of veneered construction techniques. The manufacturing techniques for engineered oak have developed

A few good reasons to buy are: low maintenance, comparatively low cost and the high quality they offer.  These doors can be cleaned with a damp cloth without damaging the door. There are so many styles available with numerous finishes and looks available.