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20 Fitting Front Door Furniture

Changing front door ‘furniture’ can transform your homeand#39;s appearance for relatively little cost Security is improved, not only by replacing your existing lock, but also by adding a door chain, security and hinge bolts and a door viewer Door locks The most common types are mortise and cylinder rim locks, although theyand#39;re often used together for added security on front doors A mortise l.....More on The Doors The Soft Parade

Fire doors

Fire doors look deceptively like any other door, but their job is to save lives To do this, however, they must be correctly specified, installed and used, as Peter Freestone of Kidde Fire Protection Services explains for FMJ Magazine, October 2005 The basic job of a fire door is to hold back a fire, typically for 30 minutes, and, in some cases, to delay the spread of smoke For those people u.....More on The Doors The Soft Parade

13 Replacing Your Doors Makes Your House Remodelling More Affordable

Having lived in a house for a while, often the place starts to look a bit jaded and rundown That is usually when your thoughts turn to doing a bit of home improvement That is great, but unfortunately, sometimes your pocketbook just won’t stretch to accommodate your big ideas Thankfully, there are a few home improvement projects that can make a world of difference to the look and feel of your .....More on The Doors The Soft Parade

2 Why Composite Doors are a Vital Part of Any Living Place

Composite doors are the best option, if you are worried about security and good looks for your house, because these types of doors are much better than merely a basic wooden door Among the many beneficial advantages of these types of doors are: they are affordable, durable, they’re available in a wide variety of lovely and attractive colours, and the comprehensive designs and colours add that s.....More on The Doors The Soft Parade

8 How to Apply Door Casing

Appling a new door casing to finish out a new room or re-finish an existing room is easy and can change a room’s appearance If replacing an old casing, carefully remove and discard the old material To install a new casing, you must measure for the inside of the door frame, on the wood casing, and make a mark a 1/8” from the inside all around the door frame This is to give the finished d.....More on The Doors The Soft Parade

16 How to Install a Sliding Glass Patio Door

A sliding glass door is a great addition to let in more light and air, or act as an eye-catching accessory to a deck or garden Whatever the case, here are a few steps to help make it as easy as possible Things Youand#39;ll Need: Measuring Tape 2-by-4 Boards 2-by-6 Boards Caulking Guns Caulk Combination Squares Dust Masks Hammers Hand Tools Hand saws Levels Recipr.....More on The Doors The Soft Parade

19 Soundproofing an Exterior Door

Singing neighbours, mobile phone talkers, and kids playing outside the door are all reasons to make your front door soundproof The instructions below will help you in doing that The first step is to purchase some M-D Rolled Packaged Door and Window Weather-stripping and a door sweep or door threshold that seals After installation, you will want to make sure your door is airtight Turn off th.....More on The Doors The Soft Parade

18 Stained Glass Door Inserts

If you thought cutting through a hollow-core door would ruin it, think again: here are step by step instructions to show you how to correctly cut the door and strengthen its structure so you can add these windows or any other inserts you choose So, step one, pick a door that gets a lot of sunlight, and get ready to have it sparkle Materials: Panels of stained glass, clear glass or acrylic,.....More on The Doors The Soft Parade

10 Fixing Stiff Sliding Doors

Sliding doors can provide a benefit to your home by saving you space They can also be an attractive feature, opening up space between adjoining rooms onto a patio or into a built-in cupboard Unfortunately, sliding doors are occasionally prone to sticking and slight damage But don’t worry, because normally a thorough cleaning of the mechanism, a mild lubricant, and some basic repairs will have.....More on The Doors The Soft Parade

6 Painting Doors

Painting a door can change the look of an interior room or the exterior appearance, without a lot or remodelling or construction mess Interior doors previously stained or polyurethane will need to be sanded to remove any sheen from the existing surface Before sanding, protect the room and floor with a drop cloth or painter’s tarp to collect any dust and paint drops It would be a good time.....More on The Doors The Soft Parade

9 How to Install a Sliding Closet Door

When installing a sliding closet door, the size of the opening should be at least four feet This is to make sure that when the door is slid to one side there is still enough opening to access the inside the closet Remove the existing door completely and discard, so the room is clear of debris You now need to evaluate the opening If the opening has exposed framing, you will first have to t.....More on The Doors The Soft Parade

3 French Doors Bring the Outdoor Inside

When you’ve got a room that you want to brighten and maybe even open up to the outside, French doors can be a quick and easy solution Ideally, you’ll already have the doorway in place, but you can add that as well Let’s look over the pluses of these doors Light Weight to the Doors First off, French doors have very large panes of glass, which makes them very light As a result, they�.....More on The Doors The Soft Parade

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﻿20 Fitting Front Door Furniture

﻿Fire doors

﻿13 Replacing Your Doors Makes Your House Remodelling More Affordable

﻿2 Why Composite Doors are a Vital Part of Any Living Place

﻿8 How to Apply Door Casing

﻿16 How to Install a Sliding Glass Patio Door

﻿19 Soundproofing an Exterior Door

﻿18 Stained Glass Door Inserts

﻿10 Fixing Stiff Sliding Doors

﻿6 Painting Doors

﻿9 How to Install a Sliding Closet Door

﻿3 French Doors Bring the Outdoor Inside