Internal Doors maintenance

Thank you for choosing Doors & More to supply your internal doors, we have put together a few words of advice to help ensure that you get the best from your purchase.

1. Door must be kept stored flat and dry in a well ventilated area and should be fully sealed before use. Exposure to extremes of humidity or dryness should be avoided.
2. A light sanding of all surfaces to remove any nibs or finger marks prior to painting and between coats is recommended for a better finish.
3. When fitting, doors should be reduced equally and not excessively from both sides. Mortice lock / latch cavities being kept to the very minimum size and not located at rail joints such that they are weakened.
4. From the many branded formulations of wood sealant / varnish – be sure to select one that is suitable. Avoid the use of water based finishes. Use only good quality solvent based finishes that have recognised sealing properties. Care should be taken when selecting some preparations based on “vegetable oils”. Apply the finish to all surfaces and edges ensuring any cut-outs are included, whilst paying particular attention to end grain. The bottom edge should be coated prior to installation.
5. Regular maintenance should be undertaken to prevent breakdown or deterioration of the finish.
6. We advise against installation of all types of internal door in new or recently plastered and screeded areas and will not accept responsibility for failures that are moisture related. i.e. swelling, twisting or bowing.

All DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY SEALED PRIOR TO HANGING.

If we can be of any more help or offer any further advice please do not hesitate to contact us.

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External Doors maintenance

Our doors are made from timber, which is a natural but sustainable material and is vulnerable if not properly protected from change in temperature and humidity. If exposed to such extremes without suitable treatment, natural movement or distortion such as swelling, warping or splitting can and will occur.

Other good tips

Reduce doors to fit equally from both sides, but not excessively, as this compromise the integrity of the door.

Fully seal glass rebates and backs of glazing beads prior to glazing on models supplied without glass.

Never fit mortice locks etc at rail joints as this may seriously weaken them.

Seal the door with two coats before fitting, then remove from the hinges, take off all ironmongery and coat each surface liberally with a number of coats including lock housings, before refitting. The number of coats advised by the manufacturer is usually a minimum requirement; it is wise to exceed this if possible.

Follow the sealant manufacturer’s instructions carefully, keeping a copy of the claims made for the product in the event it fails to perform.

Use a minimum of three 4” hinges

Always fit with a suitable weatherboard regardless of frame cill type fitted to prevent droplets of moisture hanging from the door bottom.

Future maintenance is most important if the door's good looks are to be retained over many years.
We recommend washing down with warm water and detergent every two or three years and re coating.

All DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY SEALED PRIOR TO HANGING.

If we can be of any more help or offer any further advice please do not hesitate to contact us.

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