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 […]
Tips for Stripping Paint From Internal Doors
While paint on interior doors is protected from the elements, it will eventually start to peel and chip, especially if the door is in an area that sees a lot of moisture and temperature changes, such as the bathroom or the kitchen. When the paint starts to break down, the best thing to do is […]
How To Paint A Door Architrave
A door frame is made up of three parts – the door lining, where the hinges are fixed; the door stop, against which the door will close; and the architrave, which is the strip of wood fixed around the outside of the door lining. The architrave is flush against the wall, and must be painted […]
Quick Tips for Hanging a Door
Hanging a new door may seem like an intimidating task, but it’s actually a fairly simple job, as long as you work systematically and perform your measurements carefully. If you have all the tools to hand, you should be able to remove an old door and hang a new one in an afternoon. Here are […]
Don’t Ditch the Door: Creative Upcycling Ideas for Old Doors
There’s a certain magic to old doors. They hold stories of lives lived, of greetings exchanged, and of thresholds crossed. But what happens when a door reaches the end of its swinging days? Don’t relegate it to the landfill. With a little creativity, breathe new life into an old door and transform it into a […]
Tips for Picking The Best Exterior Doors
With a range of styles, materials and functionalities available, it can be tricky to pin down which are the best exterior doors. Find out the key considerations for buying front doors, back doors and patio doors (and explore 2025 front door trends) to help you make the right decision.
