Last updated on June 1st, 2020 at 03:01 pmUnfinished doors offer a lot of options when it comes to interior design: they’re like a blank canvas. But we all know how intimidating one of those can be! Well fear not, because whether you’re interested in how to finish unfinished oak doors, or how to paint […]
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Parts Of A Door Explained
Last updated on February 24th, 2021 at 09:34 amAnyone who has spent more than a few minutes in the door section of a DIY shop will know there’s much more to this set up than you first think. In fact there are so many different parts of a door that it can all get a […]

All About Door Lintels
Last updated on February 24th, 2021 at 10:12 amIf you have a door, a window or an opening of any kind in the property you live in, you’ll also have a lintel. In today’s post we’re going to be looking at this key structural element of building and the process of installing and replace one. […]

All About Door Lites
Last updated on June 1st, 2020 at 02:20 pmWhether they are bound for doors or frames, when it comes to windows there’s a lot of talk about light. But you might also have noticed on occasion the word ‘lite’ thrown around as well. You would be forgiven for thinking this was a spelling mistake, but […]

The Dysfunctional Family’s Guide to Family Etiquette
Families. Can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em. We love them to bits, but they also drive us crazy. If it’s not Dad hogging the remote, then it’s your sister clogging up the bathroom cabinet with toiletries. Cue a minefield of potential arguments. But don’t worry, here at Vibrant Doors, we’ve got the scoop […]

How To Fit A Door Architrave: A Step By Step Guide
Last updated on June 1st, 2020 at 02:47 pmIf you’re in the midst of redeveloping your house or you’re having new internal doors fitted, there’s a good chance that you’ll be having new architraves to compliment your doors. What are architraves? Not everyone will be familiar with the term but even if you haven’t heard […]

What’s the Difference between Solid Wood, Engineered, and a Veneer Door?
Last updated on February 24th, 2021 at 09:30 amWhen you’re shopping for a door, it’s easy to get bogged down in considerations about how the door looks. If you’re shopping online, then this is understandable, as you’ll be gleaning your first impressions from an intangible image of the product, rather than from touching, pushing and […]
Bespoke Doors and Windows For Self Builds & Renovations
Renovating a property or taking on a self-build project is no small undertaking. There are a lot of practical (and sometimes legal) issues to consider. Before you even start work you need to think about things like planning permission and any restrictions on what you can do with the property, and you also need to […]
Oak Doors For Your Home: Treating & Styling Advice
Last updated on February 25th, 2021 at 11:24 amOak doors can make a beautiful addition to any property – whether it is a modern one or a period one – but they do require a little more care and attention than some other, more modern materials. If you’re thinking of having oak doors fitted to […]