How to Choose the Right Front Door

A front door is the first thing you see when you come to someone’s house, it’s important you choose well when you’re buying a new one. A door can be the make or break for those thinking of buying your house, because after all, first impressions count. It can significantly change how your home looks and there are a few factors to consider before buying.

Restrictions and Style

Depending on the age of your house you may be restricted as to what you have, for instance if your house is listed there’ll be certain restrictions with style, material and size. It will also need to fit in with the rest of your street, and if you have a traditionally built house, a contemporary door won’t really fit in.

Insulation, Security, Aesthetic Appeal and Guaranteed

Your front door needs to serve several functions, it needs to be able to repel noise, be secure, insulate your home and provide aesthetic appeal from the outside. With this in mind, it’s a good idea to be prepared to spend an appropriate amount on it so you get both a good design and material strength. A door that really works for your home in terms of looks and functionality. It should also come with a guarantee of around 10 years.

Composite Front Doors

is an affordable option for those on a budget, and if you want a traditional look and you’re prepared to spend that little bit more, then wood is the answer. Wood will need to be treated because it’s exposed to the elements, so treat, seal and paint. If you’re after a more contemporary and minimalist feel, then steel or aluminium are good choices.

Front Door Security

You want a door that is secure and composite is often a good choice for this. Solid timber doors offer solid security features too and are quite durable. You can go for a combination of composite and timber with timber core composite doors, and pick a size and design of your liking, one that fits in with your personal style.

Front Door Maintenance

If you do decide on pure timber for your front door, over time it will need re-painting and varnishing more than once, so it’s an investment, but one that will require a certain degree of maintenance over the years. You may also need to purchase a draught excluder for your timber door because they’re not always great in terms of insulation.

Hardwood Front Doors

is another option and is perfect for more traditional homes as it comes with such a luxurious feel to it. Hardwood lasts many years, again it will need regular maintenance as with any timber, but it you may feel it’s worth the investment in time and money.

Always make sure you have good quality locks on your door regardless of which material you use. Your front door is still the way in for potential burglars, so don’t make it easy for them.

The Replacement Door Company – Quality Front Doors

If you’re looking for a quality front door, get in touch with us here at The Replacement Door Company, customers service is our priority and we have an approachable and friendly team at your disposal.

5 Tips For Choosing the Right Kitchen Cabinet Doors

If you’ve decided to change your kitchen cabinet doors, then you’ll be trying to decide which ones are right for your kitchen. You’ll want something that fits in with your current style and colour scheme, but with so much choice it’s hard to make your mind up.

There’s certainly a wonderful range of kitchen doors available, and we have a versatile selection here at The Replacement Door Company. If you’re spoilt for choice, and you’re unsure as to which ones are right for you, we’ve put together some handy tips on what to look out for.

Check things out in your own time

It’s better to do some research before you choose your kitchen doors. You need to take the time to check out all the styles available, and you can do this by looking at magazines, in print and online, you won’t have to spend a fortune if you see something you like that’s expensive, just make a note of what you see. Let it inspire you and it might help point you in the direction of something else similar but less expensive. Also visit different showrooms and stores where they sell doors, you can look at the materials and designs to see which ones you think are the right ones for your home. Check which ones are in your price range. It might be a good idea to get hold of some samples. Check out the quality of the material and the finish.

Style

If your house is in a particular style then you’ll want the doors to reflect that. If you have a contemporary home then a classic door is going to look out of place and vice versa. Choose something that will fit in with the rest of your home and complement it rather than something that will look odd and out of place. But if you want to experiment with colour and you think it’ll work, then go for it.

Lifestyle

Consider your lifestyle and the type of home you have, do you have lots of children and pets, is it a family orientated home? Then why not have kitchen doors which fit in with that, or if you’re a busy working couple, then perhaps something streamlined and minimal might be a better choice.

Budget

This is also something you’ll need to take into consideration. Your budget will determine what you can afford to spend, so set yourself a certain figure that you can go up to and then stick to it. A smaller budget isn’t a problem, because you can still get quality doors that will last, with great style and design.

The Replacement Door Company

Still looking for great kitchen cabinet doors? Why not come to our showrooms and see our versatile range of kitchen cabinet doors, you’re bound to find something that suits your budget and your taste. We’re here to help, so if you have any questions, why not get in touch with us?

Why Choose Walnut Internal Doors?

Walnut is one of the most beautiful hardwood’s. It’s durable and elegant and adds style to any room. It’s deep brown colour with heavy grain gives luxurious and classic wood for furnishing anywhere in the house, and it can give a really dramatic look for neutral, minimalist spaces. Here at The Replacement Door Company we love walnut and it’s extremely popular with customers. It’s stylish, elegant, and it comes as no surprise that it’s the kind of wood you’d expect professional interior designers to favour when they’re refurbishing a room.

It’s a wood that’s been used for centuries and it’s been popular for any hundreds of years in homes all over the world. Our walnut internal doors are always popular with customers because they offer durability, functionality and style to every room, whether it’s a bathroom or a bedroom.

So, we’ve sung the praises of why we love walnut, but why should you choose walnut internal doors for your home?

Walnut will add warmth to any room, so even if you do have white walls and minimalist furniture, the wood will add an element of cosiness, especially in winter. It’s the perfect wood for light colours too so there’s both light and dark and it’s flexible in that it looks equally good with contemporary interiors or classic.

So, if you have contemporary interiors how can walnut internal doors work with the décor? You could aim for doors with very little in the way of detail but which is subtle yet elegant, and you can even have them grooved so you get a three-panel effect giving it a stylish, modern look. All our walnut interior doors come with a finish to enhance the grain, so choose whatever you think will go with your colour scheme and furnishings.

How about a more traditional room?

If you love a more classic look with walnut furniture then walnut interior doors are going to really complement the overall effect. You can also complement the original features of a much older house with modern furniture and walnut doors, so old meets new without having to bow too much to the historic features.

Walnut helps you to create a more classic and traditional feel but also helps to integrate more modern elements. You can have a door in a classic style or a more modern one which can balance both old and new. Because the doors are made from such a strong wood, they can often bridge the gap between classic and contemporary, bringing history and the new together in a really elegant and stylish way.

The Replacement Door Company, for the best in external and internal doors

If you’re looking to create something really special that’s either old or new, or a fusion between both worlds, then walnut internal doors can really add something special. We have a wide selection so take a good look around our website to see our rich selection of walnut doors. They come either glazed or unglazed, with panels or without, with frosted glass or plain. They’re the classic, dramatic door so take your pick! Call us if you need advice and guidance on which ones are right for your home, we’re always here to help.

Advantages of Timber Doors

As you know, The Replacement Door Company sells a wide range of doors in different materials in a variety of sizes and width so it suits all homes. We often talk about the advantages and disadvantages of the materials used to make our doors, and today our focus will be on timber doors.

Timber doors are a popular product and we know our customers choose it because of its ability to offer security, strength and protection against inclement weather. As an interior door, it’s superiority in terms of sound and heat insulation is renowned. It’s quite possibly one of the best materials for doors out there and has been for many, many centuries.

Why would you want timber doors?

There are many benefits to having timber doors, the first being aesthetics. There is nothing that makes a statement more than a timbre door, you can have a simple finish or paint it a colour that matches your personal style and taste, and naturally something that fits in with the overall architecture of the house.

An aesthetically pleasing door is a win-win for your home

A beautifully treated and stained door will give your house a really stunning and luxurious look. It can also add value to your property from the outside if you’re looking to sell soon, giving your home real curb appeal. What’s more, it doesn’t matter whether your home is classic or contemporary, timber doors fit in any style and look good upstairs as well as downstairs. As front and back doors, you’ve got an attractive exterior that will protect against the infamous British weather and give your home instant curb appeal.

Insulation

You’ll find that timber naturally insulates so it can save you in energy bills. It can also help to keep your home nice and cool in summer, whether you have doors on the inside or on the outside, or both.

Durability

If you’re wanting durability and longevity, then timber doors give you that too. Timber can last a long, long time. It can be repaired easily and in a straightforward way even if there’s structural damage, unlike other doors, serious damage doesn’t have to mean replacement.

Environment

As well as being durable, timber doors are great for the environment because wood is sustainable. It stores carbon and releases oxygen and reverses the carbon footprint. Timber is a natural material and can be used again and again to be upcycled, recycled and turned into a variety of different objects.

The Replacement Door Company – Quality Timber Doors

Are you looking for superior timber doors that gives protection and security during all seasons both inside and outside, as well giving a seriously aesthetically pleasing look to your home? Come to us here at The Replacement Door Company, one of our team will be more than happy to help. We know you love your home and that you care about what kind of doors you have to protect your family and make your home attractive, if you like timber and you want them for your home, give us a call – today.

Are Fire Doors a Necessity?

Fires are lethal, if you have one in your home it could destroy it, your belongings, take lives even. We believe that fire doors are a simple yet effective solution for containing them and saving lives.

Fire doors can help slow down a fire’s progress and stop smoke travelling through a building, and this can give valuable time needed to get out of the house/building safely. It also helps limit the damage by containing it.

Fire doors are a legal requirement for commercial properties

Fire doors are essential for commercial buildings, but not so for domestic property. However, if you’re concerned they’ll be an eyesore don’t. A fire door can be made to look attractive and fit in with your personal taste without compromising on safety.

Functionality and safety

There is no difference in appearance but in functionality. The materials made to create a fire door are much stronger, robust and burn much slower, which means you have more time to get out. In actual fact, an FD30 rated fire door can fight fire and smoke for 30 minutes longer than a conventional door.

If you’re toying with the idea of investing in a fire door, what is the difference between that and a conventional one?

Fire doors are a legal requirement for some domestic dwellings

If you live in a commercial building, fire doors are a legal requirement, and if you live in a block of flats which extends beyond 2 levels, or if you have a door in your property that leads into a garage, or in a house that contains at least one loft conversion you will need one.

Even if you don’t need a fire door for legal reasons – they’re still a good idea

It’s always a good idea to have a fire door in your home, especially within areas where a fire is likely start, such as a kitchen for instance, or any room where there’s a fireplace. A bedroom is also another area where a fire could break out so a fire door on this room is a good idea.

You can try installing fire doors yourself, but keep in mind that an incorrectly installed fire door will provide less fire resistance than a properly installed one.

The Replacement Door Company – for well-made, functional quality fire doors

Fire doors may be a little more expensive than conventional doors. However, they could save a life – yours, so if you’re in any doubt as to whether you should invest in a fire door then remember how much value you get in return. The safety of your family and your home is important, and a fire door could provide those previous few extra minutes to get out. We believe it’s a worthwhile investment - that’s why we sell them. Get in touch today if you want to find out more about our fire doors and one of our dedicated team members will be happy to speak to you.

The Pros and Cons of uPVC Doors

If you need new doors for your home, you’ll be thinking hard about which materials are best. In today’s post, we’re going to be looking at the pros and cons of uPVC doors and whether they’re a worthwhile investment for you. Read on to find out whether your home could benefit from doors made from this versatile material.

Advantages

British weather

Living in the UK, you’ll be aware of the vagaries of British weather. If you live in a place where you’re battered by wind and rain frequently, perhaps you live by the sea and get the brute of the sea winds, then uPVC may be the material for you. uPVC is extremely resistant to this type of weather and it’s also nonporous, so water will simply bounce right off.

Low maintenance and doesn’t need to be treated

Another advantage with uPVC is that, unlike wood, it’s extremely low maintenance and doesn’t need staining or painting. This means that even after atrocious weather, your doors will still be in good condition, you’ll also find that it doesn’t warp or crack like wood can, so that’s one thing less you have to worry about. uPVC doors are well insulated too and extremely stable.

It’s a durable material

One thing that’s guaranteed with uPVC is that it’s a durable material that can last for at least 30 years, if not longer. With most companies, including us, you’ll get a guarantee of long life, so you have a door that’s not only inexpensive, but will also give you a return on your investment.

uPVC is recyclable

uPVC is recyclable so it won’t have a bad impact on the environment. If you decide to replace it before it’s reached its shelf life, it can be easily broken down and recycled.

Disadvantages

It’s not particularly unique or original

If you’re looking for originality and uniqueness, then uPVC is not the material for you. It can look ugly and unoriginal and is much less flexible in terms of style and design. Unlike wood, uPVC doors can be a little uninspiring, so it may not be the door for you if you’re looking for something that speaks for your personal style and taste. It only really suits generic one style-fits-all houses, so although it’s cheap, it may not be something you want for your home.

At the end of its life it can be discoloured and brittle

uPVC doors can become discoloured and breakable at the end of their lifespan. At some point, it’ll become so broken down you need to replace it all together rather than have it fixed.

Non-sustainable materials

Wood is a sustainable product which can be replaced by replanting new ones each time one is cut down. Not so with uPVC doors, as it’s made from materials which are dependent on oils supplies which will run out at some point. Therefore, uPVC is made from non-renewable materials and this isn’t good for the environment.

The Replacement Door Company – for quality doors made from a variety of materials

Whichever material you’d like your doors made from, we can guarantee that all our doors are quality made, put together by professionals. If you want uPVC doors for your home and you’re convinced they’re right for you, get in touch and we’ll answer any queries you may have. You may have decided on another material, and that’s fine too as we have a versatile range of doors, talk to us and we can guide you towards something that’s right for you.

Which Internal Doors are Right For You?

If you’re choosing internal doors you want to get it absolutely right first time. You’re lucky however, because The Replacement Door Company have a versatile range of styles, tastes, finish and budget, so you can choose something that reflects all three.

Moulded Doors

These are popular and we usually provide these in different finishes too, either woodgrain or smooth.

White Panel Doors

These are great for the home they have a stile and rail construction and they’re not only strong but have sharp clean lines with a door that can expand and contract without warping. There are contemporary and natural styles which also come glazed, if that’s what you’re looking for.

Oak and Hardwood Veneer

This is a door which comes with a thin layer of wood on the surfaced which is either hardwood or oak. They look like proper timber doors but are much less likely to warp or split and as a result are far more durable. There’s a wide range of choices and styles too.

Glazed and Bi-Fold

All our doors can be glazed, or bi-folded. This can leave you with difficult choices, because which one is right for you?

Glazed Doors

These are modern and look really good and can improve the light between rooms make them seem bigger. There are different options for glazing available but they are a little more expensive.

Bi-Fold Doors

These types of door are great for functionality but are usually chosen for their style. They consist of a panelled door which has been cut in two with two panels attached by hinges and there’s a door handle that’s attached to the inner panel. This means that two sections of the bi-fold door can be folded together. This helps gives more room too when it’s folded. They’re really good for wardrobes and cupboards.

Size

All the doors in your house will be the same size although the smaller bedrooms and bathroom maybe slightly different, although this is rare. When measuring, measure from three points on your current door. You can then start choosing your new one.

The Replacement Door Company – where the doors come in all styles and colours

All our doors come in a range of styles, colours and finishes and you can also paint them yourselves. You may need to trim your doors once you get them home and we also sell fire doors, so if you need one in your home or commercial property, let us know and we can help you choose one. If you’re looking for new internal doors for your home, we’ve got a dedicated professional team to help you choose the right ones, so get in touch today.

Why Choose Oak Internal Doors?

Are you looking to replace your internal doors? Our post today is focusing on oak internal doors, and because we want you to be aware of amazing they are. Read on and find out why oak internal doors are a really great choice.

If you’re going for a more classic look, you’ll get it with oak

This type of door offers a classic age old look with an oak veneer that adds that little bit of something else to the overall style of your home. We have a great range of oak door designs styles, so you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Oak doors are in vogue

Oak doors are extremely popular at the moment and we can see why. Their prefinished oak veneer is enhanced with a grooved panel look which creates a really subtle style for each room. They’re also nowhere near as expensive as you’d think, you can have the wood look without the price.

Our oak shaker panel doors are really popular for the kitchen too and really are the cherry on the cake. If your kitchen has some really impressive designs within, then this oak door is going to be a great opener.

A fantastic and truly impressive range of oak doors

We’re really proud of our internal door range and offer a really versatile choice for anyone looking to replace internal doors.

Our oak interior door styles are listed below:

• Worcester glass

• Worcester solid

• Palermo glass or solid

• Pesaro grass or solid

• Verona glass or solid

• Shaker glass or solid

• Pattern 10 glass or solid

• Riviera glass or solid

• Rio glass or solid.

As you can see it’s an impressive range. Whether you have glass or solid panels is entirely up to you, either creates a really impressive look. They all come prefinished, so there’s no work for you to do. Once they arrive all you have to do is hang them to the door frames which is a fairly simple thing to do.

The Replacement Door Company – where great doors are made

Yes, we supply great doors. We’ve spent years cultivating our business, making it thrive. We wanted to create a door company which you could rely on, one where you get great quality doors at affordable prices. All our doors are made from quality materials, we make sure each one is tested and ready to hang so you’ll never have to worry about what quality or workmanship. All you’ll have to do is hang the doors and then sit back and enjoy them. Get in touch today and we’ll help you decide which style of oak door is the right internal door for you.

Weatherproofing Wooden Front Doors

It’s important to take care of all wooden doors, especially wooden front doors. As you can imagine, wooden front doors are the most exposed to the elements, providing protection from weather, noise, protecting your home from burglary and insulating you from cold. Naturally, if your front doors are made from wood, then they’ll be exposed to damp and cold and this can have a detrimental effect on the door. Draught exclusion is the goal then as one reliable method of keeping the cold and damp out where it belongs.

We’re going to be talking about weatherproofing wooden front doors and we hope you find it useful.

Sealing External Frame

There should be no gaps around the edge, otherwise it allows draughts in. Therefore, fill up these gaps with building foam or perhaps sand, silicone or cement. You can go over it with paint.

If there’s a rubber seal, check that it’s still working and if it does need replacing you can buy rubber seal at a reasonable price at most hardware stores. It’s also quite easy to replace.

Draught Excluders

Especially brush draught excluders that can be reasonably bought and can be mounted to the bottom of the door. They’re good at preventing draughts although perhaps not great at preventing water from getting through.

Drop Down Seals

Installed at the bottom edge of door these can’t been seen from the outside or from the inside either. These may be a little better than the brush draught excluders as they prevent water, smoke, fire, air and water from seeping through.

There are different varieties of seals and draught excluders as we’ve seen and they are all of varying price and quality. Although some of them can be used for external doors, most are used on internal ones, therefore it would probably be best to use something with stronger rubber seals on the base of external wooden doors.

Weather Bars

These are good for stopping draughts and cold coming through and are effective at draining water so it will drop on to the sill or threshold outside. Placing them at the edge of the door is best where they are at their most effective. They are also cheap to buy.

Always check keyholes, letter boxes and any other gaps you can spot. This is a really good way of preventing draughts from getting in, so if you deal with this as well as installing weather bars, rubber or drop down seals, or simple draught excluders, you should be in a position to successfully weatherproof your door.

If you need any more help with this then why not get in touch with us here at The Replacement Door Company, and one of our team will be more than happy to help.

The History of Front Doors

Front doors are a way of entering and exiting a house, but did you know doors go back a long way, right back to the ancient Egypt. Back then they were little more than hinged wooden slabs and in India there were doors made of stone. Go back even further and the first wooden doors were built for King Solomon’s Temple.

Bronze Front Doors

As you can imagine, the Romans and Greeks were not only first to come up with the door knocker, they also used different styles of door and these could range from folding, double, single and sliding doors. They were usually made of bronze due to their ability to withstand all weathers and their flexibility. Of course, we shouldn’t be surprised when you think about all the things the Romans have given us e.g. roads, heating, baths etc.

Different Doors For Different Times

Here in Britain, doors have changed over the centuries and been under all different kinds of influence, mostly Royal. From Tudor and Jacobean to Baroque, Georgian, Regency and early 19th century, doors have been plain to ostentatious, exquisitely carved or flanked by pillars. They’ve come in grain or been painted dark colours, and they’ve been either double or single ones. Door handles have been large or small, plain or beautifully detailed. As time went on the carved or plainer front door with a front porch became extremely popular, as were intricate designs such as reeded carved mouldings and geometric panelling.

First Impressions – Always Important

Doors provide more than a way of entering or leaving a building, they are also the first thing that people see when they visit and give the first glimpse of your personal style. Of course, they also give a firm first impression, and no doubt this would have been the case as far back as the Tudor and Baroque period. To have made so much effort with their doors, even that far back in history, is proof, if proof were needed, that people still cared about their homes and the impressions they made on others.

The Replacement Door Company – Quality Doors Built to Last

If you want a new front door and want to make a big impression, then The Replacement Door Company is the best place to contact. We have an expert team of door specialists who’ve been doing this for a while and know the ins and outs of door replacement. We can talk you through your options, and even if you’re not into something more ostentatious like a Baroque design, we can certainly help you choose something special for your home, one which is in keeping with the architectural style of your house.