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Door Finishes

If your new internal doors are supplied unfinished, you will want to ensure that you choose a quality finishing product to maintain their long term appearance and performance.

There are numerous brands available on the market and we fear that some are formulated to achieve a low market price rather than quality.

If you are purchasing any unfinished doors from JB Kind, it is imperative that they are sealed on all faces and edges to help protect the guarantee.

Good quality solvent or acrylic finishes may be used, but check that they are suitable for use with timber laminates or veneers.  Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully and avoid over applying the treatment, particularly the first coat.  If in doubt, consult a specialist Decorating Merchant.

For a perfect oak door finish

We strongly recommend the following finishing products that have been tested on our unfinished oak internal doors with excellent results.

Manns Premier Door Oil

Manns Premier Door Oil

All-in-one natural hard wax oil that dries to a natural clear matt finish.

Suitable for unfinished timber veneered doors.

Easy to apply and does not peel or flake.

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Manns Extra Tough Interior VarnishManns Extra Tough Interior Varnish

Clear, water based varnish that is available in 4 sheen levels.

Manufactured to achieve superior durability on interior wooden surfaces.

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How to oil an interior wooden door

Note:

Natural oils such as Danish Oil, tung oil and linseed oil are not suitable for use with any of our products.  These solutions are penetrating oils and are not suitable for use with veneered doors.  Please refer to our Essential Door Care & Maintenance Advice for more information

How To Choose A New Door

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external doors

The doors you install at entrances in your house play several roles, not the least of which is keeping you, your family and your property safe. They also add to the aesthetics of your property, but you must choose a door that works best for your property. Getting it right is essential because a wrong choice means your door will not work in harmony with the overall structure and design of your house. Continue reading →

The Different Types of Wooden Doors

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Wooden doors are among the best doors that you can consider for your house. Wooden doors can be used as both external and interior doors. There is a broad range of such doors, constructed from ideal timber that will compliment any style of décor. The doors provide a great first impression of your house to visitors. Below are the most common types of wooden doors that you can select from.

Derby with Canterbury glass and Fleur de lys fittings

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Door Heights Across The Pond

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How UK and US door heights compare amongst each other

Petworth oak double glazed door with natural finish

A wooden door, in a UK standard size.

If you have read our previous post on door sizes throughout the UK, you might like this one. In the previous article, we noted subtle differences in dimension on both sides of the Scottish border. This time, we take a look at how door heights differ on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.

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A Creative Use of Recycled Doors

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How recycled doors form part of Stefaan De Croock’s portrait work

Recycled doors image by Lauryn Lukin (via Shutterstock).

Recycled doors Image by Lauryn Lukin (via Shutterstock).

Old wooden doors don’t always die. Some end up as bonfire wood or become coffee tables. In the early 1980s, their use was suggested as part of nuclear fallout shelters in the Protect and Survive booklet. Stefaan De Croock has a more unique way of repurposing recycled doors, and the results are awesome.

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Why Choose Oak Wood Doors?

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The benefits of having oak wood doors

Bespoke oak wood doors

Stylish: as seen in a modern style, Oak doors can be effective.

As wood goes, there is nothing more elegant and traditional than the mighty Oak. It is a tree that is associated with all things English, olde worlde, and the National Trust logo. Or Sherwood Forest, where the old oak tree is associated with Robin Hood. Nothing reflects solidity better than oak wood doors.

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