Even if you live in an area with a relatively low crime rate, there is always the risk that one day burglars will pass through your neighbourhood. The good news is that most burglars are opportunistic, and if you invest in some good security measures then they will be less likely to invest time and […]
How to Paint a Glass Panel Door
Glass panel doors, just like solid wooden doors, are frequently sold “in the white”. This means that they are simply bare wood and will need priming and painting. Some glass panelled doors are sold “factory finished”, which means that they have been primed, but will still need painting. All manner of doors might have decorative […]
Best Treatment for External Oak Doors: Common Questions Answered
There are several types of wood treatment for doors, but which is best treatment for external oak doors? In this guide we’ll go through some of the most common exterior oak treatment choices and whether they’re right for you. What is the best protection for oak doors? Are oak doors in style? Always! Oak external […]
A guide to Fire Doors – Regulations, Requirements and Quality Standards
Why are fire doors required? In many buildings there is a requirement for products, such as doors, screens and ceilings to resist the passage of fire. These products help control the spreading of fire, which in turn protects life by giving time to allow occupants to escape. Fire Doors are one area of a property […]
Choosing the Best Internal French Doors
Interior doors come in many shapes and sizes, whether they be oak, hardwood, white primed or any one of a plethora of other materials. Internal doors give you a feeling of security and warmth on those cool winter nights, and here at Vibrant Doors we have a great range available, ex stock, of internal doors […]
A guide to choosing the right oak folding sliding doors
As oak folding sliding doors continue to increase in popularity its great to give customers some ideas of what to look for in a folding sliding door before they buy. Here are some pointers to guide you through the specifiying and buying process with wooden bifold doors: Get the size right As with any timber […]
How To Paint A Door Architrave
A door frame is made up of three parts – the door lining, where the hinges are fixed; the door stop, against which the door will close; and the architrave, which is the strip of wood fixed around the outside of the door lining. The architrave is flush against the wall, and must be painted […]
Quick Tips for Hanging a Door
Hanging a new door may seem like an intimidating task, but it’s actually a fairly simple job, as long as you work systematically and perform your measurements carefully. If you have all the tools to hand, you should be able to remove an old door and hang a new one in an afternoon. Here are […]
Tips for Picking Interior Doors: Choosing The Right Design For Your Home
Next time you re-decorate, put some thought into choosing the design of your interior doors. If you choose doors that match or complement the design of your interior then they can add a lot to the atmosphere of your home. Why Replace Your Doors If you have just moved in to a new home and […]
