Unfinished 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 unfinished veneers, we’re here to demystify the process […]
Parts Of A Door Explained
Anyone 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 little overwhelming! Even if you’re familiar with some […]
All About Door Lintels
If 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. But let’s start off by looking at the […]
All About Door Lites
Whether 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 prepare to forgive whoever wrote it, because it […]
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
If 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 of them, it’s highly likely that you’ve been […]
What’s the Difference between Solid Wood, Engineered, and a Veneer Door?
When 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 pulling it. But perhaps just as important as […]
Oak Doors For Your Home: Treating & Styling Advice
Oak 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 your new property, or as a part of […]
Are Wooden Doors Energy Efficient?
In recent years there have been huge steps made to making uPVC doors more energy efficient and better at retaining warmth due to the fact that energy costs keep going up and up and we’re making more efforts to reduce the impact of global warming. This is great news if you have uPVC doors but […]
