Doors tend to rattle if the doorstop (thin length of beading around the inside of the frame) is badly positioned. It is simple to adjust the doorstop position and cure the problem, but you will need a little bit of filler and touch up paint to create a neat finish. read more »
Changing handles is a great way of revamping the look of cupboards. Most cupboards tend to have a simple catch mechanism to hold doors closed, which may be magnetic or ball catch design. However, with kitchen cabinets the specially designed hinges are normally the main mechanism that pulls the doors into a closed position. Therefore if you choose to change handles or knobs, it couldn’t be easier as most are simply secured in place by the thread of a screw read more »
Changing internal doors will instantly revitalise a room, however, the job will be considerably easier if you use the same size hinges as before, and can therefore use the same hinge positions that are already on the door frame (door lining) – this is the technique that is demonstrated below. If you require a new door lining before fitting your new internal door, please see my guides ‘Interior door frames’ and ‘Fitting a door lining’. read more »
Fitting skirting board requires careful measuring and precision in order to produce a neat finish. Corners need mitred (angled) cuts, and this is where a little practise may be required in order to identify the correct angle of cut required. The process is made much easier by using a mitre block, which automatically provides you with a guide. Always use a cable, pipe and stud detector to help find safe and secure fixing points in the wall surface. read more »
Architrave simply covers the joint created by a door frame (the door lining) and the surrounding wall surface. There are many styles available, and most people match the profile/design of their architrave with the skirting board in the room. Fitting architrave is a very straightforward job, with the only potentially tricky part being that you need to cut accurate mitred joints for the corners. Old architrave can normally be prised off with a claw hammer. read more »