Installing a wired doorbell takes a little more effort and time than installing a wireless doorbell, but it is worth the effort to have a reliable, feature-rich doorbell which can be hooked up to multiple doors if necessary. Wired doorbells have a button, a chime unit and a transformer. If you already have some doorbell […]
How to boost kerb appeal: Tips for choosing the best letterbox
A well-chosen letterbox can complement your home’s aesthetic and offer secure, convenient mail delivery.
How to install a catflap on a wooden door
Every cat owner should invest in a catflap. Cats love to explore, and you will find that life is much easier when you don’t have to worry about the comings and goings of your feline friend at all hours of the day. Cat flaps have been proven to improve pet mobility, and can help to […]
A guide to Fire Doors – Regulations, Requirements and Quality Standards
Why are fire doors required? In many buildings there is a requirement for products, such as doors, screens and ceilings to resist the passage of fire. These products help control the spreading of fire, which in turn protects life by giving time to allow occupants to escape. Fire Doors are one area of a property […]
Tips for choosing the best front door paint colour
Traditionally, front doors came in three different colours – black, green or red. Streets looked uniform, and the door was simply a way in and out of the house. Modern homeowners are breaking with this tradition, however, having come to understand that the front door is a metaphorical window into the mind of the person […]
How to fit an interior door handle
Fitting an internal door handle may seem like a relatively unimportant DIY task, but it’s worth doing correctly. A poorly fitted door handle may cause your door to stick (or not stay shut correctly). An old or worn door handle may sag when not in use, or make squeaking sounds every time the door is opened. […]
Tips for Painting Door Frames
Painting a door and the door frame is not a complicated job, but it is one that takes patience and careful preparation. This step-by-step guide will help you to achieve a clean and professional looking finish. Equipment To prepare and paint the woodwork, you will need: An electric sander Some sandpaper Wood filler A filling […]
How to Install an Exterior Door
Installing a new front door is a great way to increase your kerb appeal and breathe a new lease of life into the exterior of your property. If your old door is looking dull and drab, or is worn and letting drafts through, why not replace it with a new one? You can buy pre-hung […]
Choosing the Best Internal French Doors
Interior doors come in many shapes and sizes, whether they be oak, hardwood, white primed or any one of a plethora of other materials. Internal doors give you a feeling of security and warmth on those cool winter nights, and here at Vibrant Doors we have a great range available, ex stock, of internal doors […]
