When Do Your Doors Need to Be Replaced?

Do you know when to replace your doors? Are you aware of the signs to look out for? In today’s post we’re going to be exploring the signs of when your doors need replacing so you’ll be well prepared. All our doors are made to last, so they shouldn’t need replacing for some time. However, if the doors on your house were there before you bought the property and are now a little past their sell by date, but you’re not sure whether they’re ready to be replaced, then this post is for you.

Stand and look at your door – what do you see?

One of the best and simplest ways to check whether your doors need replacing is simply to look at it. There are signs you can look out for such as light coming through the bottom of the door or at the sides. You can use candles and place them near the seals of the door and they should reveal any drafts. 

Is your door noisy?

If it’s starting to rust, then your door may be on its way out. Also, does it dent easily? That’s not a good sign because it’s likely that it’s not that hard to break into. As well as drafts coming through have you noticed any moisture seepage? It might not just be coming through the door but into the actual interior of the door itself. 

Struggling to open or close?

If it feels that opening and closing your door is like Mission Impossible, then it might be time to replace it. When it’s not functioning as it should and you’re struggling to get through and out of it then it either wasn’t installed properly or it’s shifted due to repeated exposure to the elements. It all leads to the same struggle every time whether you’re leaving or entering the property. 

Is your door warped or cracked?

Your door can take some rough treatment over the years. It may have been endlessly slammed and kicked and as well as that there’s the British weather which will have beaten it into submission. If you have a door that’s expanded and then contracted over and over again, it’s probably had quite an impact. This could allow moisture, heat and warmth to escape so keep an eye out for that.

The Replacement Door Company – for quality external composite doors, wooden front doors and external uPVC doors in a variety of different styles, colours and finishes

If you recognise these signs in your doors, then it’s likely it’s time now to replace them. Take a look around our site and see if one of our doors takes your fancy, then give us a call. We’ll be happy to talk you through your choices and once you’ve made a concrete decision about which one you want, or perhaps it’s more than one, you can get your door in place in time for the new year! New door, new you!

Are Domestic Fire Doors Necessary?

We believe Fire Doors are necessary because they can save lives. Your safety, and that of your family, is paramount, so don't be fooled into thinking it's something that won't affect you. Fire doors are one of the most successful ways of protecting your family from fire and can give you precious time to get out in time before a fire takes hold. 

Fire Doors Can Save Lives

By limiting how far the fire can travel it can give you and your family the time needed to escape and get the emergency services there to rescue you, even if you're still trapped within the house itself. It could also be the difference between your house becoming decimated by fire or surviving intact with minimal damage. A well-contained fire is one that can be handled safely by the fire service and this could save other people in surrounding properties as well as yourself. 

Worried that you'll have an ugly fire door in your home?

Well, don't because here at The Replacement Door Company we have some gorgeous designs. It won't be a conventional fire door that you'd see in a commercial building unless that’s what you’re looking for. They come in a variety of different styles and sizes so you'll be able to find something that fits right in with the theme, decor and style of your rooms. You can also match fire doors to existing interior doors so they all fit in, without looking odd and out of place. 

Where should you have fire doors?

Fire doors are a requirement in commercial buildings and you'll find the details about this in the British Building Regulations. If you're in a residential property and you're a landlord, then you'll need to have them in any property which has more than two levels or counts as a block of flats. There should be one near a kitchen, and anywhere where there's gas or electric appliances being used regularly. Ideally, a bedroom should have one too in case there's a fire while you're asleep.

Give yourself the chance to escape unharmed with a fire door

Fire doors really can give you and your family a fighting chance and can help you avoid fire and inhaling harmful smoke. You can also have fire doors with smoke and intumescent fire seals as this will help prevent any heat, smoke or flames from entering the rooms. If you're unsure of anything to do with fire doors and where you should locate them, you can speak to us here at The Replacement Door Company, or you can also get in touch with the Fire Department and get them to give your home a free assessment and tell you where the potential hazards are and where to put fire doors, they can also tell you about smoke and fire alarms if you don't have any already. 

The Replacement Door Company - for stylish fire doors for your home, commercial or residential property

Take a look around our website and find your perfect quality made fire door. If you're unsure of anything, give us a call and one of our team will be more than happy to discuss your needs and help you make an informed choice. Don't place your family, friends, workers or tenants in danger, have fire doors fitted and give yourself peace of mind. 

Choosing the Right Internal Door Colour

As well thinking about style and function when it comes to internal doors, you also need to think about colour. Colour is one of the most important aspects because one shade off and it could throw the whole theme and style of your room. We’ve discussed style and function before, but today we’re sticking with colour and some tips on choosing the right one of you.

Statement colours and picking up snatches of colour from your rooms

You can stick with timber shades of brown, however if you’re looking for something different then you can choose a statement colour, but make sure it matches everything in the room or at least mismatches in a good way. The colours will need to pick up at least something that’s currently in the room. Also there’s reason why, if you’ve got two doors opening on to a room, that they’re both in different colours. 

Pink, green and blue – be daring if you want

Pink is big in 2019 and possibly into 2020. Pale shades and coral too will be popular and emerald green and mint shades of green will work too. Think about turquoise blues with shades of aqua and marine or darker inky shades of blue.

Timber shades of brown

You can stick with traditional timber if that’s what you prefer, and dark oak is full of character and looks great opening on to a room full of lighter colours. Or you could try a lighter brown like pine or ash with a darker room. Hues are important and can have a dramatic impact. You want to make sure they both match so that there’s warmth in both room and door and the same if it’s colder hue.

Black, grey, neutral colours

Black or grey is good too and will match beautifully if you already have black going on in the room and you can also add one to a neutral white room too for a dramatic look. Neutral colours are not as difficult to match as colours are so you can mismatch them without fear of them clashing. Use the black or white shades to compliment strong colours within the room such as a vivid dark blue or shades of aqua green. 

The Replacement Door Company – for quality interior doors

If you’re thinking of changing your interior doors you couldn’t come to a better place than The Replacement Door Company. We’ve a wide variety of interior doors you can have as they are or paint to match your rooms, with a versatile range of styles and materials, you’ll be spoilt for choice – in a good way. Take a look around and if you have any questions give us a call.

Reasons to Invest in a Composite Door

If you’ve been hung up on timber doors for a long time (pardon the pun) then you need to start thinking about some of the advantages, and some of the perfectly good reasons why you should invest in composite doors. We love them and believe they are every bit as attractive, aesthetically pleasing and as practical as timber ones.

Composite doors, as you can imagine from the title, are doors which are made of many different materials and as a result create a strong and functional door. They also look pretty impressive; all those different materials are wrapped in a glossy surface which will give a really attractive touch to your home. The exterior of your home, if your doors are for the exterior, will look gorgeous and make your home look like its in perfect condition. It looks much like timber, even though the exterior surface is made of uPVC.

What’s more, your composite doors will give you first class thermal insulation with a dense foam core so heat cannot escape and cold cannot enter, and it also works in reverse, so when the summer’s hot, it’ll keep your home nice and cool. You’ll find that you can save as much money on energy bills as you would with doors made of wood.

Composite doors are also relatively maintenance free; you won’t have half the maintenance you’d have with timber; plus, all the treatments you have to apply if they’re external doors. Composite doors practically take care of themselves. All it really requires is the occasional wiping down with a damp cloth and this should be more than sufficient to get rid of stains and grease.

Because they’re so well made, they’re perfect as an external door. They’re resistant to bad weather and provide excellent security and protect against noise, so if you’re on a busy street you’ll be protected from the sounds of both cars and foot traffic.

If you’re looking for a made-to-measure door then you can easily have your composite door customised to suit your tastes and in a variety of different grains, colours and styles. They can match any home, regardless of whether they’re traditional older builds or newer more contemporary ones. Bespoke doors are never a problem with composite – you can design them in a unique way just like you can with timber, it’s just as versatile.

They’re also renowned for being extremely durable and can last anything up to 25 years so any investment on your part will be worth it over the long-term, you’ll easily get your money back on that, especially when you see how energy efficient they are!

The Replacement Door Company – for composite external and internal doors. If you’re looking for a bespoke door or one of our simple ready-made beautifully designed composite doors, we’re here to help. Talk to us about your ideas and if you decide after reading this post that composite might be for you, then we can help you choose the right type of door. Don’t settle for timber if you don’t have time for the maintenance it usually requires, choose composite and pick from any one of our quality, durable beautifully designed doors!

Benefits of White Internal Doors

Whatever your reasons you may have been reluctant to have white internal doors up until now. We’re going to talk to you today about some of the benefits of these types of doors. Rather than just sticking to brown or black, a white door can really add light and give the illusion of space to a room. Why stick with what you’ve always had when you could have something different and unique.

Timeless, modern, classic, white doors can be everything you want them to be.

White is as timeless as they come and can look every bit as contemporary as you want it to. Whether you have a modern or classic design for your door, you’ll have something that really looks good all the time, showing off your décor and furnishings beautifully. You can have a shaker door or something that’s cut just a little bit different for an ultra-modern feel. 

The complementary whiteness of a pure white door.

White doors can add such a light feel which we’ve already touched on as well as complementing any other colours in your room without taking over or taking the attention away. Try if you can to stick to the same white, don’t go for different whites throughout the house, cream or off-white will stick out, and this applies to your skirting boards too. 

White doors can be versatile and oh so stylish.

White doors are versatile, so that say for instance, you’re a landlord and you’re thinking of redecorating for your next tenant, the doors can be left alone because they’ll go with anything. You may want to give them a clean, but that’s about all they’re going to need.

You can keep things nice, simple and streamlined if that’s what you require.

Neutral colours are often the colour of choice for rented flats and houses so white is perfect if it has to be matched with magnolia and off-white walls. White internal doors can keep things nice and streamlined – leaving you to think about other aspects of the house rather than worry about the décor. 

Why not be adventurous in your choice of internal doors?

If you’re trying something more modern you can go for something a little more adventurous, with some unique door designs rather than a more minimal look. If you’re looking to make a statement, you can with a white door. You can have glass panels, curved groove designs cut into the door, you can have them as double doors rather than one single door and you do go for glass you could have it frosted or stained, it’s entirely up to you.

Traditional or contemporary – white internal doors always work.

Even something more traditional can still look good in white if it’s matched against a more classically decorated and furnished room. White is so versatile it’ll go with any style or colour. So, whether your rooms are more art deco than industrial minimalism then you’ll find that white internal doors can still work beautifully.

The Replacement Door Company – for your white internal doors.

If we have you convinced now of the benefits of white doors, why not get in touch once you’ve found something on your website that takes your fancy and get in touch, we’d love to hear from you and one of our dedicated team members will be more than happy to help you. Give us a call today!

Bespoke Doors for Your Business Front

The word bespoke is often used interchangeably with words or phrases such as ‘custom made’ or unique’ and denotes a certain feeling of luxury, limitation and exclusivity. Bespoke is often used when describing all manner of services and products and If you run a business, then having something that’s exclusive can make an impact. It can add to your brand identity, setting you apart from your competitors. 

An entrance and an impression.

A door to your business then isn’t just a door, it is so much more. It’s the entrance to your world, your side of the fence, a place where you welcome customers or clients, an environment where you want people to get a sense of who you are and what your business is about. A door can be a part of your brand, and rather than merely acting as a simple entrance it can be the very thing that makes that first all important impression

Bespoke shop doors that speak volumes for your business.

Yes, the first impression counts so your entrance needs to be good, it needs to be inviting and it needs to make people want to walk through. So, naturally, it would be a good thing to have a bespoke door for your business front. And we agree, bespoke shop doors are extremely popular with our customers, all wanting a piece of that exclusivity, a door that welcomes, and a door that says ‘this is who we are.’ . A bespoke shop front installation could be the ideal way of attracting customers to your store.

The materials are almost irrelevant, except that they’re not.

After all you want your business front door to be safe from intruders and both durable and flexible during all weather conditions. By investing wisely, your door can last many years, giving you back a return on your investment. 

Made to measure, made to match, and made to last.

There are other practical reasons why a bespoke door is so worth it, not just because it’s unique and can be part of your brand identity, but because it’s made to measure so it’ll fit perfectly, no need to jig it about and shave the frame, it’ll fit beautifully. They can be made to match, not just your brand, but to the rest of the building’s style and colours. If you order it from us it’ll be made to the highest standards from the best quality materials. 

Timber or composite - it’s entirely up to you.

You may prefer a door made of traditional timber, or you may choose a composite shop front door, it is entirely up to you. We’ve spent many years creating bespoke shop doors for satisfied customers, and we know how much difference it can make to a business, and how happy they are with the end results.

The Replacement Door Company - for the best in bespoke doors.

If you’d like to give us a call and talk to us about your front door, and how you’d like it to look to enhance your business front, give us a call today and we’ll be happy to talk it through with you.

Top 5 Interior Door Trends 2019

Doors are never just doors. They often provide a focal point as well as just a way of closing a room from prying eyes or retaining the warmth within. They can add so much and be a real companion piece to the interior styling of that particular room, adding a finishing touch that will add a sense of completeness to it. 

Internal doors with variety, style, quality and plenty of appeal.

There’s so much variety out there when it comes to choosing the right interior doors for your home. So, what do you choose? Perhaps something with glass panels, a door with lots of contemporary appeal or something more traditional. Possibly glazed is more your thing, or slightly clouded glass? 

Choose a door that blends well with the style of each room.

When it comes to trends there’s a lot to choose from. Which one you choose depends largely on the style of your home and each room your door closes and opens on to. You want something that fits in with the colour scheme and the overall style of the room that will have the new door fitted on to. Trends in 2019 are more or less the same each year. Doors are either made from a variety of different woods, such as mahogany, oak, walnut, or composite. Timber doors look great plain or treated to a beautiful sheen, a glazed painted finish or with patterned cut out glass pieces for a more art deco feel. 

With the right door you’ll have a brilliant entrance for any room.

Whether they’re strips of panels vertical or horizontal, shaker styles in oak or walnut or a plain white, your door will need to fit in with what’s within the room itself – choose well and you’ve got a stylish and functional door that will give you years of use.  

Internal doors provide warmth and protection against noisy distractions.

Your door is a beautiful focus point as well as acting as insulation for your room, keeping warmth in and the cold out and vice versa during the warmer months. It will also help to keep noise out as wood is well known for being able to cut out noise pollution. 

Come to The Replacement Door Company for superior interior doors for your home.

Take a look around our website, carefully examine our quality range of internal doors and once you think you’ve found something that fits in with your home’s style and colour scheme, let us know. The right doors are crucial – so choose well, and whatever trend you choose you’ll have a door that serves your needs on so many different levels for years to come. We can’t wait to hear from you!

The Benefits of Internal PVC Doors

Would you buy uPVC doors? If you’re put off by stories you’ve heard before and feel you have to stay with timber, then we’d like to put forward a few of the benefits of internal uPVC doors and that way you can make an educated decision about whether you want them in your home. 

Indoor uPVC is great for your home.

uPVC can be a cheaper option than timber and is an extremely popular material used in a lot of modern homes. It’s lower in cost than wood, and it’s both durable and easy to care for. uPVC is unplasticised polyvinyl chloride, in other words it’s a form of plastic, and when you have the u in front, it means it’s had no additives added during the manufacturing of the product. It can also have galvanized steel added to increase its strength and durability. This can help your doors last even longer. 

A popular material for internal doors.

uPVC is one of the most popular types of materials used in modern doors. In comparison to other materials like timber and aluminium, uPVC is generally lower in cost and offers some great benefits including easy maintenance, durability and versatility.

uPVC stands for Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride.

It’s a form of plastic which is also known as rigid PVC as it’s hard and inflexible. Unplasticised simply means that no additives have been inserted during the manufacturing process.

Good for both internal and external doors.

uPVC can be ideal for both external uPVC doors and internal uPVC doors, working well with front and back external doors. There are different styles, and they are often used for patios and French sliding doors, and concertina closing bifold doors.

Cost.

uPVC doors cost less than wooden doors so if you’re on a tight budget and can’t afford to invest in timber doors you have uPVC as an option. You’ll also find that one of the biggest benefits of uPVC is that it won’t need as much maintenance as wood, so that might be something to consider. 

Strength and galvanized steel cores.

These types of doors are also very strong, as you can imagine. They are obviously secure too as they have the galvanized steel and won’t break easily. That means burglars won’t have an easy time of it if they’re trying to break into your home. You could also add more complex locks to your door as well to make them even safer.

No warping or cracking.

A uPVC door won’t warp in the same way as a timber door and it can be wiped down quickly, without any need for treatment. This is good because as we know, the inclement weather the UK produces is enough to create hard work for any homeowner wishing to keep their homes in good condition. If it’s an internal door, again, it won’t need as much maintenance as a wooden door.

Internal uPVC doors are great for noise, privacy and insulation.

Interior uPVC has great advantages, they have a robust core in the same way as the exterior doors and offer homeowners first class insulation throughout their home. This will also include noise and privacy control. This will help you reduce condensation, keeping your home warmer and making sure that each room is self-contained without having to listen to what’s going on in another room. They’re also energy efficient which means you’ll save on utility bills in the long term. 

The Replacement Door Company – for quality doors.

If you think you’re ready to invest in uPVC doors get in touch and one of our dedicated team members can talk you through our great selection of internal doors. We have an amazing selection of both internal and external ones in an impressive variety of styles and colours, providing supply and installation uPVC doors. Pick up the phone to get in touch today!

The Advantages of Sliding Wardrobe Doors

Why should you invest in sliding wardrobe doors? I mean, what’s so special about them? Apart from their sleek, minimalist and stylish look, they offer you the option of a clutter free environment. Here we spell out the distinct advantages to having sliding wardrobe doors for bedrooms, so that way you can make an educated decision about whether or not to have them.

Change from hinged doors for sliding ones and increase your floor space.

So, let’s say your bedroom doesn’t have the amount of space you’d like, you can trade those hinged doors for sliding ones and it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. What’s great about them is that rather than opening out, they slide across so you don't have to worry about people climbing over each other to get past an open door. 

Several different styles and materials.

There isn’t just one style either, there are quite a few to choose from, giving you so much choice. You can have mirrored, coloured or glass doors, and these can be coloured, clear or opaque glass. You’re looking at minimalist elegance, glossy, contemporary looks and at the same time you’re saving on space - especially if you have one with mirrors. This will save you having to hang one up.

Why not have them in every room?

There’s no reason why you can’t have them in every bedroom because they certainly help you to be more organised. You can have your sliding doors cover a greater area, you can have a customised wardrobe with shelving that helps take care of those accessories such as hats and shoes, and those cumbersome boxes they come in. No piling them on the ceiling. 

Sliding wardrobe doors can be used for rooms not used for sleeping.

Also, you could, if you wanted, have sliding doors in rooms that aren’t for sleeping in too! Perhaps a wardrobe sliding door could cover a wardrobe that’s used purely for storage rather than clothes? You could even have one in a nursery or playroom or the dining or living room, helping you to make the most of the space you have.

The Replacement Door Company - for a wide range of impressive, high quality sliding wardrobe doors.

So are you no impressed with the versatility and space saving benefits of wardrobe sliding doors? If you are, you could take a look at our fabulous range and see what takes your fancy. We’re also happy to talk you through your choices, so you can find the right ones for you and your home. Our team can offer supply and installation services for sliding wardrobe door systems. Start browsing through our quality range of sliding wardrobe doors and get in touch today. We can’t wait to hear from you!

5 Reasons to Replace Your Doors with The Replacement Door Company

We believe that here at The Replacement Door Company we have a really fantastic and versatile range of quality external and internal doors. We try to make sure we have a wide a range as possible, so all our customers have a wider choice. This means they can match the design and style of their homes, both inside and outside perfectly. 

Security.

If you have an old door, and we’re talking external doors here, then it may not be as strong as it once was or as secure. It may be that it would only take a certain amount of pressure to break in and as well as taking your valuables, the shock and distress this may cause, is enough to cause its own lasting damage. Internal doors offer security too where you can lock up valuables carefully in a separate room away from prying eyes and should any one break in through the front door, the internal doors will offer you an extra layer of security.

First impressions and aesthetic appeal.

If you have your front door replaced, when people come to visit, they’ll get a great first impression. The front door is one of the first thing that people see, and if you’re trying to sell your property and your door has peeling paint and it’s looking a little worn and dilapidated, it could significantly reduce the property’s value as well as giving a poor impression. This also applies to internal doors, although they’re not the first thing you see but they do make an impression and if they’ve been carefully chosen and made of good quality materials, then they’ll be an asset to the value of your property. 

Energy efficiency – and cheaper utility bills.

If you have good quality doors, both external doors and internal ones, then you’re more than likely to save money on energy bills, this is good for you and the environment. Good quality doors, both internal and external can provide insulation from cold weather meaning you don’t have to keep turning up the heat. When the weather turns warmer, they can then provide insulation from humidity and keep rooms and your hallway cool in summer. 

Durability, Lifespan, functionality.

Aesthetic appeal is one thing, but your doors need to be functional too. They need to provide all that we’ve mentioned above and be durable. The cold British weather can be brutal and making sure you have the right amount of insulation in your doors is important. This applies to both your internal and external doors. Lifespan is important, once you invest in a door, or a set of doors, you want them to last for as much as possible and get something back on your investment. We make sure our doors are made to a high standard and have a long-life guarantee. This ensures our customers receive quality doors that will last, if you’re interested to hear what previous customers have to say why not visit our door review and testimonials page.

A diverse selection of both timber, composite and uPVC doors.

All our doors come in a variety of different styles, sizes and materials. With a wider choice you can make an informed decision about what’s right for your home. Different materials come with their own advantages and disadvantages, you can weigh up each one and then decide which one’s right for you. Interested in seeing the quality of our doors? Check out our online door gallery here.

The Replacement Door Company – for the best in doors.

If you’re thinking of investing in new doors for your home, you can do no better than come to us. If you’re struggling a little with your choice, you can always get in touch or call us, and we can talk you through your choices. With The Replacement Door Company all your door needs are met in one place, so come take a look!