Why Oak Doors Are Perfect for Your Home

Today we’re talking about oak doors, and with good reason, for they are the perfect door for your home. Classy, with a touch of traditional, oak can transform your home from average to superior. Read on to find out how oak doors can make all the difference to your home and add a touch of class to any room.

Durability and Cost Effective

Before we discuss the aesthetics of an oak door, let’s look at all the practical reason why an oak door is such a great idea. For one thing, oak doors are durable and last a very long time, so the initial investment is worth it. A cheap manufactured door won’t offer value for money over time, you’ll just be left with a door that wears out a lot quicker, so it’s a false economy.

Insulation

Insulation is important in keeping your rooms warm and keeping the cold out. Oak doors will help keep the heat in and the cold out once those cold winter evenings start to kick in. You’ll also find this works in reverse in keeping heat out and the coolness in once the summer humidity arrives.

Noise Reduction

You’ll also find that oak doors provide great noise reduction, so once you’ve closed it, you won’t hear music or conversations going on in another room. You can be alone with your own thoughts or your own music going on, privacy will reign supreme! This is an especially good idea if you live near a busy street and you can hear footfall and chatter easily. Oak doors will provide their own acoustic magic and help keep the noise down to a minimum.

Aesthetics

On an aesthetic level, oak doors really bring out the best in floors, especially if you have wooden flooring, in fact they’re great in complimenting your furnishings and the walls. They pretty much fit in with whichever colour scheme you have going on, bringing out the best in whatever shade you’ve decided on.

For The Best Selection, Design and Quality.

Here at The Replacement Door Company we have a wide selection of oak wooden doors and we provide a versatile range of designs. You can have panelled doors, doors with glass panels, frosted glass, clear glass and any other type of design, perhaps a plainer one if you’re looking for simplicity to match a minimalist theme going on.

The Replacement Door Company – For The Best in Oak Doors in Scotland.

As we’ve already touched on, here at our HQ we have one of the largest range of oak doors and we pride ourselves on the quality and workmanship of each one. Why not take a look at our stock and then get in touch by visiting our showroom, you won’t be disappointed.

Reasons to Invest in a Bespoke Door

You’ve heard that first impressions count a million times before, but are you aware that it applies to things as well as people? Let’s say for instance you decide to sell your house; the potential buyers arrive and what do they see? A battered door, and a rather dilapidated entrance to the house is what welcomes them, and while the inside may be an oasis of calm with tasteful décor and beautifully painted walls, the impression left with buyers is the first thing they see as they approached. And it sure wasn’t pretty. So, if your front door is looking a little like it’s seen better days, what can you do?

Clearly, it’s a good time for you to consider investing in a new door, and if your house is a splendid example of beautiful architecture, then the door should match it. We think that there’s every reason you should consider investing in a bespoke door, because that way your door will be the welcoming, classy, tasteful and unique entrance your guests will love.

Why Bespoke?

A bespoke door can be designed according to your specifications, it can be made to fit in with the design of your home on the outside and compliment what’s inside too. Wood is a natural choice because there is a such a marvellous range of different woods. Hard wood is an excellent choice as is softwood. You can really play around with designs and add panels, filled in or with panes of glass if you need a little light. The aesthetic appeal of your door will work wonders for the outside of your house, and it will give you far more confidence in your home.

Functionality

As well as looking good, a new bespoke door will give you functionality on a variety of different levels. It will give you insulation, noise and privacy control and security, and all this will go a long way to creating a warm, safe environment that once you shut the door, allow you the peace and tranquillity to relax and unwind.

Security & Insulation

Good insulation means you can save on heating bills as you keep the cold out, meaning more heat stays inside. A good strong door not only gives you insulation, it also provides you with security from intruders, so you know that when the door is shut it stays shut and only opens to people you trust.

Noise and privacy

If you live on a main road you may get a lot of foot traffic and this may result in noise, the sound of people talking and rushing past. A good bespoke door created with the sole purpose of providing noise prevention will give you some relief from that, and you can certainly discuss your options with one of our team if you come to The Replacement Door Company. We can help you choose something that will give you both security and privacy with a door that has the right materials and is built to accommodate your particular needs.

The Replacement Door Company – For The Best in Bespoke Doors, Scotland.

The Replacement Door Company has created thousands of bespoke doors for many happy, satisfied clients and with all this experience under our belts, we know we can help transform the appearance of your home for the better, so get in touch today.

Things to Consider Before Investing in New Internal Doors

If you’re thinking of investing in new doors, then there’s a lot to consider before you buy. You have to consider your budget, you have to think about what kind of material you’re after and whether it will fit in with architectural style of your house. If your doors are internal, then you’ll need think about colour schemes and personal décor styles. Yes, there’s a lot to think about, but don’t worry, our post is going to consider the things you need to think about when investing in new internal doors.

Budget

We mentioned the things you need to consider and that included budget. When buying a door, you need to think about how much you can afford to spend. You may want to stay away from wooden doors if your budget is in the lower scale, timber can be expensive. However, don’t be disheartened by this, a door made from man made materials doesn’t have to be a cheap looking door. They can and often do look every bit as classy and luxurious as an oak or walnut door.

Soundproofing

Depending on where you live and how big your family is you may need to consider soundproofing. Perhaps you can hear too much of what’s going on in another room, or perhaps even outside. Doors won’t completely block out sound, but they may reduce the noise down considerably.

Style

You’ll need to think of an interesting way of providing a door to any one of the rooms in your house, depending on how many your replacing. If it’s just one, then it’s going to match the rest of the rooms in the house. If you’re going all out to replace doors throughout the entire house, then you’ll want the rooms to look stylish and in keeping with the theme/colours and general décor throughout the house. Not only will you want your doors to provide practicality and strength, you’ll naturally want your doors to look really stylish and stand out for all the right reasons.

Practicality

On the practicality level, you’re also looking at waterproofing for kitchens and bathrooms for obvious reasons, as these rooms will get the most moisture, and providing water resistance will prevent your doors from warping and cracked. You could even have glazed panels, and this may prevent water getting into the door.

We’ve already mentioned soundproofing and water resistance, other areas for consideration are light, privacy, ventilation and insulation. Once you’ve got that covered, you can think about the kind of style you want for your doors and how well they’ll fit in with the rest of your house.

The Replacement Door Company – for the most versatile range of internal doors in Scotland.

If you’re looking for internal doors that can do everything and look pretty amazing, then you want to pay a visit to The Replacement Door Company. No matter what you’re looking for from your doors we’ll have the answer, so get in touch.

Benefits of uPVC External Doors

If you’re looking to replace your front doors soon, you’re probably trying to figure out which material would be best. You may have already decided on the style, naturally something that will fit in with the architectural style of the building, but what material is best? If your property is fairly modern, you may prefer something more up to date, so rather than timber, you may want to consider composite or uPVC. In today’s post we’re going to be exclusively focusing on the benefits of uPVC, so you can make an informed decision about which doors are right for your home.

uPVC Doors Are The Perfect Choice

uPVC doors are a far more attractive option for the external part of your home than you’d think. Rather than the ugly appearance you might be expecting, uPVC has some really attractive yet practical external doors. What’s more, they’re hard-wearing and offer good insulation and security. You can have a bespoke look if you like, they don’t have to be the plain and boring doors you may have been acquainted with in the past. They won’t discolour with time or fade due to weather. You can also have glass panels if you want to break it up a bit and have a lighter look.

Insulation, Energy Efficiency and Security.

The materials used in making uPVC doors helps with insulation by being built to last and as a result give you more energy efficiency. The doors are standard fit and come in a variety of different styles, so you get exactly the type of door you want. What you have is a door that’s a tight fit, secure and fits the door frame beautifully.

Made-To-Measure Service.

Here at The Replacement Door Company we also have a made to measure service. This is tailored to the not-so-easy-to-fit door, so you’ll get a perfect fit every time. We have expert fitters who can create external uPVC doors to fit your doors regardless of their unusual style. So, don’t let the size and width of your door frame stop you from getting a uPVC external door.

The Replacement Door Company – uPVC Doors Scotland.

Take a look at our versatile range of uPVC doors and that is just a sample of what we have to offer all our customers. We pride ourselves not just on the range, but on the quality and efficiency of our doors, so you only get the best.

Come see us, or give us a call, we’re always happy to help.

Why Invest in Walnut Doors

If you’re thinking of having new doors, and our focus today is on internal doors, then walnut is a great choice. It adds such authority and class to your rooms that it really is the full stop in elegance. Walnut costs a little more than some other doors, so why would you want to invest in them?

Stylish and Elegant

As well as looking incredibly stylish and elegant, walnut gives you warmth. The deep coloured wood is perfect for warming up your rooms, as well as providing excellent insulation helping you to keep those heating bills down. They offer durability and functionality while giving your rooms a clearly classic feel. Whichever way you decide to decorate the rooms in your home, walnut doors will always compliment them.

Walnut is Flexible

It’s also quite flexible in that it can look as good in a contemporary home as it can in a more traditional classic one. And if you think that the wood is too dark, you can always go for a door with glazed glass panels, so you’re breaking it up a bit. However, even if you don’t do that, your doors darkness can easily be offset by neutral bright colours to keep some light in the room.

Traditional and Classic

You may be a fan of traditional and classic looks but walnut can fit in nicely, and perhaps not always in the way you’d imagine. You can still have contemporary walnut doors, but the traditional darkness of the wood will match the classic furniture and décor. It will also add something fresh and contemporary, bringing a traditional and modern look together in a thoroughly pleasing way.

Sharp and Modern

And if you like to keep things truly modern, then walnut can provide you with a really interesting look which you can match with modern, cutting edge walnut furniture pieces, interspersed with brighter colours. Although it has a more traditional feel to it due to its darkness, it’s still a material that can be thoroughly modern and sharp. You can keep your walls bright neutral shades or use brighter colours, or perhaps try bold patterned wallpaper.

Whatever you decide to do with your interior rooms, walnut doors will always compliment them, and add something classy to either traditional or contemporary homes. You’ll also have doors which are strong and robust, doors that will give you years of wear, and ones which will provide good insulation. They look good, feel good and give you years of pleasure. Walnut is the wood of choice for thousands of homes, so why be left out?

Replacement Door Company – For The Best in Walnut Doors in Scotland

Come and take a look at our versatile range of contemporary walnut doors and you’re bound to find something which fits the bill perfectly here at The Replacement Door Company, the place where you’ll always be given a warm welcome matched by unrivalled customer service.

Your Front Door Buying Guide

So, you’ve decided it’s time to replace your old door with a new one. Front doors make such a difference to the external appearance of your home, curb appeal is so important in making an appearance and first impressions count. This is especially important if you’re thinking of selling your property in the future.

In our post this week we’re looking at the kind of things you need to think about when buying a front door. What factors you need to consider so the exercise is a joy rather than a chore, after all you’re going to be stuck with your new front door for some time, so choosing one that’s the right one is important.

Style

Firstly, you need to match it to the style of your house so you avoid it looking at odds with the rest of it. For example, if you live in a Victorian detached, then a modern style door is going to look out of place. A traditional more classic door will be better. You want your front door to work in harmony with the rest of your property so choosing carefully does matter.

Materials

Front doors come in a wide range of materials. The most popular are timber, aluminium, uPVC and composite. Working with these materials, you can have a classic door in composite or uPVC, if it’s designed to look traditional. It is the style that’s important, although if your home is really old, then wood is probably the best way to go. Having said that, wood can look good not just on older more traditional houses but on more modern homes too. Aluminium is one material that works best with modern homes, while composite works with older more traditional homes and more contemporary ones too.

Colours

You can paint most solid doors any colour which fits in with the design of the house. If you choose a wooden door then you can paint it in any colour and give it a good finish to seal it off. Aluminium can be painted but be careful which type you choose. If you choose a uPVC front door then you’ll have less options, with most only available in white, they are a great choice however if you’re working to a budget.

Replacement Door Company For a Great Range of Quality Front Doors

If you’re still looking for front doors and you think you’ve come to close to making a decision, then why not come to us here at The Replacement Door Company, where one of our team will be more than happy to talk you through your choices and let you see our versatile range, from there you’ll be able to pick out your new front door. Contact us today we’re always here to help.

Front Doors Winter Maintenance

How are you going to prepare your front door for winter? After all we could be up for some serious winter weather, with the ubiquitous wind and rain. There’s only one way you can protect your doors, and that’s by prevention rather than cure, making sure they’re well taken care of and in good condition.

Check your doors from top to bottom to see what needs work, check the draught-proofing, the keyholes even and the letterboxes. Doors can stick sometimes, especially as the temperature can change and the wood contracts and expands. This can make a door change in size and shape which can affect the measurements. This will eventually lead to sticking with the door eventually loosening itself from the hinges.

Front Door Cracks

Inspect for cracks. Wood can crack quite easily, especially when it’s exposed to humidity which is a result of either interior heat generated from inside your home, or externally, from changing temperatures outside. Cracks in your door won’t necessarily stop it from working effectively, but it can affect its appearance.

Sticking or Cracking

As well as dealing with problems arising from humidity in the summer months, cold weather is on the horizon, and with this in mind, you should prepare your door. Once you’ve dealt with any sticking or cracking, by applying sealant you’ll help your front door last longer. If you have cracks or any gaps around the door then use some sealing strips and acrylic sealing paste. This will help not only with keeping your home warm, preventing cold air from getting in, but it’ll also provide better soundproofing and improve the aesthetics of your door.

Front Door Insulation

You can improve insulation greatly as well as preventing cold air from getting through. You can apply draught excluders along the bottom of the door and at the sides. Although more drastic, if your door isn’t providing much in the way of warmth, you could upgrade to a thicker one that keeps warm air in without letting it escape.

Front Door Finish

As well as sealing your door you could finish it too. This way you can protect the wood from moisture. A coat of wax is good for this as it creates a barrier between the moisture in the door and any dry air. It’ll also give your door a more refreshing look.

The Replacement Door Company – Scotland's Premier Front Door Suppliers

If you’d like more advice on taking care of your front door or you’d like to advice on purchasing a new one, get in touch with us here at The Replacement Door Company. We’re here to help and we’d love it if you considered our door company first before you go elsewhere. We have some of the finest doors both front and internal, with a wide variety of styles and materials.

Five Signs You Need to Buy a New Front Door

Do you think you need a new front door? If you’re unsure we hope our post today helps with our 5 signs you need to buy a new front door. Don’t leave it too long, as the longer you leave it the more your door could be letting things in instead of keeping things out.

1. Squeaking Hinges.

If you’re getting some unwanted sound effects from your front door, consider it a sign your door is gradually wearing out. This could be because the hinges are loose, and if that is the case, then someone will be able to break in much easier if the door opens a little too easily.

2. Is Your Door Sticking?

If you’re finding it hard to shut or open the door then you may need to replace it. You can try and replace it but you’ll need to know what you’re doing. Investing in a new door could be the simplest and easiest option.

3. Does Your Door Scrape Along the Floor?

If when you’re opening and closing the door, you find it scrapes the surface of the floor and you can hear it, then it could be due to the door being out of shape. There could be numerous causes for this such as sagging or warping due to rain and changes in temperature. Get it checked and if it’s beyond repair, then it’s high time you replaced it.

4. Drafty Doors?

One of the worst problems you’ll notice quickly, almost as quickly as noisy hinges, is drafts. Yes, if your home is starting to feel like the North Pole it could be because your front door is no longer able to provide insulation. This could play havoc with your energy bills. It’s usually down to something like the seals around the door having worn out and you can try replacing them, but it may be the case that you simply need a new front door.

5. Door Out Of Style?

Finally, it could be just that your door is out of step with fashion trends and it looks odd and out of style with the rest of your home. In fact, it could be out of place with the architecture, perhaps one chosen by a previous owner? If that is the case, then time to replace with something that’s more stylish and fitting for the style of your home, both inside and on the outside. Think curb appeal, should you decide to sell your home at some point in the future you want your home to look the part for potential buyers. First impressions count, so think about all the details, including your door.

Invest in a New Front Door Today

If you are now considering some new front doors for your home, then consider coming to us here at The Replacement Door Company. We have over 20 years’ experience creating beautiful front doors, and we know we have the knowledge and the versatile quality range to satisfy every type of home – so give us a call today.

Tips for Choosing Interior Doors

There could be a number of reasons as to why you’re choosing interior doors for your home. Perhaps you’ve recently redecorated and you’re now looking to finish things off with a few internal doors. It could be the simple case that your current interior doors are a looking a little shabby and you wish to replace them with something better.

Making the Right Choice

It can be a bit hit and miss when choosing as there are different factors to consider. Today we’re going to go through a few tips so that choosing your new interiors doors doesn’t have to be a chore. We want you to be able to choose your doors with confidence, so once they’re installed you won’t regret your choice.

Classic or Modern

You may be after something modern or something more classic to go with a period feel in your home. You can have a classic door or a more modern minimalist feel, it all depends on the architectural style of your home and its interiors. You want something that will complement the current décor and style without taking anything away, doors that will sit in the background but have a certain elegance.

Lots of Different Materials, Sizes and Styles

Luckily there are lots of different styles to choose from on the market as well as materials and sizes. You can have more traditional heavier timbre doors or lighter composite UPVC ones. Glazed is also another option and you can have doors with glass panels.

Measuring For Your New Doors

Your doors are hopefully of a standard size which will make it easy to find ones that fit. You can measure them yourselves by measuring the current door frame from the bottom, horizontally, at the top, and of course in the middle. The widest measurement is the one you want to keep as it will be the width you need for your new internal doors. With the height, you can measure vertically in the centre, and both left and right. The longest measurement will be the height of your new internal doors so make sure you keep a record of this. You can make small adjustments if they don’t fit exactly.

Wooden Internal Doors

If you choose wood, what should you look out for? It will largely depend on the type of appearance you’re after, most internal doors are made out of walnut, oak and pine. There is also hardwood and softwood to choose from. Both softwood and hardwood will have a different appearance.

Oak – light in colour and both strong and durable, a popular wood it gives a really beautiful appearance.

Pine – Light again, and this type of wood resists both swelling and shrinkage. It’s a little less expensive than hardwood, and it’s an attractive softwood for your home.

Walnut – strong, dark wood but it can vary and give a lighter more yellow, lighter brown shade. It’s a hardwood and it’s strong with beautiful graining.

Hardwoods come from deciduous trees and isn’t harder than softwood despite its name. Softwood comes from coniferous trees and can be just as strong. If you don’t see the wood described in any detail it may be that it’s a mix of hardwoods or softwoods.

Finished or Pre-finished

Your interior doors will come either finished or pre-finished. If your doors are unfinished they will need to be treated and have a protective coating added, you’ll also need to wax or paint, varnish or stain them. So, figure this in when you buy them, the price may be cheaper when they’re unfinished, but there’ll be extra cost when you have to treat them. Obviously with prefinished doors they’re ready to put up immediately, they will have been varnished and painted beforehand which although expensive, will save you time.

Painting, Finishing – The Final Step

When painting and finishing your unfinished doors, if this is what you decide on, you can choose from between oil based paints, which are hard-wearing or a breathable paint. To finish off your door try a semi or high-gloss paint, they’ll give a gorgeously elegant sheen to your doors.

The Replacement Door Company – For Quality Premium Interior Doors

We hope you enjoyed our post today on tips for choosing interior doors. We hope you found it helpful. If you have any questions about what we’ve talked about today or any other door related topic, get in touch with us here at The Replacement Door Company, we’re always here to help.

Internal Door Maintenance Tips

You’ve got those gorgeous internal doors and now you need to know how to keep them in the pristine condition they arrived in. It’s one thing getting your internal doors fitted and then standing back to admire how good they look, but how do you keep them like that?

Interiors doors are tough, but there are things you can do to keep them looking good

All modern interior doors have the technology to make them durable regardless of the material they’re made from. They can withstand knocking and pushing and all types of heavy use but if you want them to look as good as new all the time, then it’s essential to keep them clean.

Clean them regularly

Use a regular cleaning spray for the doors or soapy water, and then go over with a cloth afterwards. Make sure you dust all surfaces regularly and that should include both the sides of the door and the top of the door frame itself. Remember to clean the door handle/knob too, you can use an antibacterial wipe to do this.

Wear and tear over time can cause damage to the door and frame

However, no matter how durable doors are they can often come under enough stress to damage them slightly. Wear and tear is natural, but it’s good to keep on top of any repairs when you can.

As preventative measures to keep your doors in good condition, look out for the following:

• Oil the hinges every now and again

• Watch out for frames shifting or if it won’t close properly – could be the strike plate needs to be repositioned or filed

• A door sticking could mean there are loose screws which need tightening

• Make sure doors are sealed, painted or varnished, they may need this if they swell with humidity, which timber doors are prone to do.

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

If you’re thinking of investing in new doors, whether they be internal doors or exterior, come to us here at The Replacement Door Company. We have been selling doors for long enough to build up knowledge and expertise in this area. This means we can advise and guide all our customers on the right doors and any potential problems that might arise. All our doors are made from quality materials and come in a range of styles, materials colours and textures. Take a look around and see for yourself, feel free to contact us if you have any questions.