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As leading UK door suppliers we like to write about things that interest us - i.e. doors! You'll find some useful information and design ideas here, as well as more general construction industry related blogs.

13 Jul, 2018
Doors and doorways are symbolic in all cultures and this representation has crept into the books, tv shows and films that we consume daily. Doors were first seen in recorded…
7 Jun, 2018
When it comes to legislation and safety standards relating to installing new doors in your home, there is a huge amount of information out there, which can be very confusing…
21 May, 2018
Whether you’re self-building, restoring an old property or just giving your home a refreshing facelift, there are lots of reasons why you might be embarking on hanging an internal door…
8 May, 2018
Arches have been used in buildings going back nearly 4,000 years. The ancient Romans were the original architectural trendsetters and the perfect arches of the Pantheon and Colosseum are a…
10 Apr, 2018
Durable, practical, stylish and affordable - Laminate internal doors Widely used in almost all aspects of interior design, laminates really do offer the best of all worlds when it comes to…
13 Mar, 2018
  What is a pocket door? A pocket door is a type of internal sliding door that, when fully open, slides completely into a recess - or 'pocket' - built…
21 Feb, 2018
Login to your Spotify or head over to YouTube and start finding the door themed hits below! From classic rocky and country, to rap and 00’s pop, there is something…
9 Feb, 2018
Once thought to symbolise the gateway to the afterlife, the history of the door is fascinating indeed. The earliest doors were made from wood, with examples dating back  thousands of…
8 Nov, 2017
Choosing a new front door for your property is a big decision. Whether you’re selling up or staying put, a front door is very important aesthetically to your home, but…
27 Oct, 2017
Once your front door is safely closed, your home is a place of solace and comfort. For most of us, there is no better feeling than getting in from a…
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