Christmas Decor Door Sights
It’s nearly Christmas and whilst most of us are getting ready for spending time with family and friends over this festive season we can’t but help look at some examples of Christmas decorated front doors! The first example is this brown-coloured door which has been embraced with a great ‘giant reef’ of branches and cones creating a cottage like effect on this low-ley entrance – a nice natural touch! The second one we’ve seen is the red-coloured door (below right) […]
Read MoreHow Doors Can Affect the Value of a Property: Part 2
Welcome back to our second part of how doors can affect the value of your property. Beside is an example of a refurbishment, showing the original doors. There was nothing wrong with the originals, except that there was also nothing special about them. They blended into the surroundings like a chameleon, not provoking much thought or inspiration; which is absolutely fine. The replacements however, with the striking walnut finish and unusual modern features just scream quality and good taste. In […]
Read MoreFraming the Finish: Doors are Becoming Part of the Furniture
In 2015 a door or door set is seen as part of furniture of the house – a key feature in the styling of a property and one that can truly finish the standard of a home. The future of a door is not only about opening and closing a room, but being part of those spaces. Doors are starting to play a leading role in decoration. They are steering away from pure functionality and giving substance and style to […]
Read MorePainting Primed Doors
Caulk – To fill cracks between moulding pieces and between mouldings and walls or ceilings. Wood putty – It is used to fill holes or gouges. It will need to be sanded after drying and primed before painting. Sandpaper Acrylic of alkyd paint The Paint The paint used for woodwork can be either acrylic (water-based) or alkyd (oil-based). There are advantages and disadvantages to them both. The advantages of alkyd paint far outweigh the downsides. The rich, smooth, porcelain like […]
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