FAQs for doors

What to think about before buying a door.

There are a number of points you should consider before you purchase a new
door, either for yourself, or if you are fitting it for a customer.

Choose a design that suits the house style:

On this website there are many designs of doors; ranging from the traditional designs to
the more modern ones. There is also a choice of glass designs available, a small number of our
glazed doors are offered with glass packs, so there is need for glazing.

Ensure that you have made a note of the appropriate measurements:

The height, width and depth of the frame are important, but decide by measuring,
whether the frame is square and true. This will allow you to estimate how complex the
fitting task will be. Buy a door that is either the right size or slightly too big.
Check both the frame and threshold for signs of wear or damage and ensure the frame
is secure to the wall.

Decide your budget:

We know, from the wide number of doors we offer that you will find a Door Solutions
door to suit your budget.

Questions you should ask before finally selecting your door?

Is it guaranteed?

All our hardwood and pine doors have a 10 year Manufacturers Defect Guarantee, so if
you are offered an alternative door, check to see if the retailer can match this offer.

Are the doors you wish to purchase constructed using the best methods
available?

Here are some points you should look out for:

External doors should either be jointed using traditional mortice and tenon joints or
dowel joints coupled with modern adhesives. All our doors are. To ensure strength and
stability make sure that the mid rails of the door are at least 150mm wide.
Make sure you know exactly what tolerances the door will give you if you have to trim –
you must be able to take 12mm from each side of the door without affecting its structural
integrity.
Make sure that the panels are fully weatherproofed.
Ensure when buying pine doors that you ensure that the joints are jointed and glued
using modern adhesives and that the doors are suitable for either stain or paint, you will
find that all the pine doors in our range are constructed to the highest standard.

Can you ensure a consistent look throughout your house?

We offer a complete family of doors that are matched in design. Please refer to our
products range menu which will enable you to create your family of doors.

Is the glass in the door toughened for safety?

All the glass in our doors (with the exception of our traditional leaded light designs) is
rated to BS6206, the standard for toughened glass in the UK.

Paint & Peel is a system designed to make sealing, staining or painting your glazed door a quick and easy procedure.

Step One

Paint or stain the door as directed by the finishing instructions. The film over the glass protects against streaks, runs or splashes.

Step Two

When the finish is complete, simply, by using a craft knife, cut around the glass aperture ensuring the masking film is cut in the corners.

Step Three

Peel off the film from the glass surface leaving a smooth edge to the finish, and pristine glass.