Unprocessed or unsealed wooden furniture serves as a raw, unused, brittle, and absorbent surface. There is no question of harsh chemical cleaners because when the solvent absorbs, they can harm or discolor the timbre. A safe, furnishing, and … [Read more...]
How to Remove Scratches From Wooden Doors – OldEnglishDoors
You can make scratches nuts. No matter how hard you try, you can't cover them up. You have to sand the door to remove the scratch while you are preparing a home for resale or just want to set a door in your own home. It isn't that big: you need a … [Read more...]
How to Clean Wooden Doors Kitchen – OldEnglishDoors
1. DIY Network DIY Network’s post “How to Clean Wood Cabinets” had two different strategies to handle general and deep cleaning kitchen cabinets. General cleaning: When faced with how to clean greasy cabinets, the go-to natural cleaner is … [Read more...]
How to Stop Wooden Doors Expanding – OldEnglishDoors
That beautiful wooden door you picked out for your home and connected with the traditional look and function that you wanted. Alas, one day you will find your front wooden door extended and won't shut smoothly anymore. Wood is porous, which means … [Read more...]
How to Paint Wooden Slat Doors – OldEnglishDoors
Strong doors are usually closed, like most doors of a house, or folding doors. The door types or slats may also be robust. In order to avoid stalky or musty air, slatted doors or louvers allow air into and out of a room. As a cupboard feature, this … [Read more...]
How to Build Wooden Screen Doors – OldEnglishDoors
A wooden screen entryway is the richest decision for keeping out unwanted visitors. Nonetheless, lumberyards convey just a predetermined number of plans, and having one specially crafted is restrictively costly. Your smartest option is to purchase … [Read more...]
How to Make Wooden Fairy Doors – OldEnglishDoors
Woods has enchanted kids for decades. This is the scene of many of our favorite fairy tales and the setting for family celebrations that are unforgettable. Woods is also the perfect chance for young people to use their ingenuity. To help your kids … [Read more...]
New: Design your dream door with our handy tool
Earlier this month, we launched a brand new tool that allows customers to design their dream door. It’s aimed at people who love our bespoke door design service but find it beyond their budget. With our bespoke door design service, we take your idea … [Read more...]
How our bespoke door design service works
Today, we’re going to explain how our bespoke door design service works, so you can understand the full design process from start to finish. All of our doors are designed here in our workshop, by our team. Firstly, we'll arrange for somebody … [Read more...]
A short history of doors in the Victorian era
The front door was highly important in the Victorian era, as it provided a statement about the wealth of the occupants. A Victorian front door had to convey the right impression to people approaching, and those passing by in the street. In the … [Read more...]
Reviving your Victorian entrance hall
As the area where their esteemed guests would be welcomed, the Victorians regarded the entrance hall as a very important part of their home, and would often use this space to demonstrate both their wealth and good taste. Today, it is the most common … [Read more...]
Three reasons why you should finally replace your old front door!
You probably have a list of DIY jobs as long as your arm and choosing somewhere to start can be overwhelming, so everything gets put off until “next weekend”! It's a common situation! So, in today’s blog post, we’re encouraging you to get started … [Read more...]
British Colonial Style in Your Home
British Colonial style can be traced back to the late 19th century, when the British Empire had travelled far and wide to all four corners of the globe. The style took shape gradually over a few years as colonists and military members travelled. … [Read more...]
Properly Accenting Your Doors: A Guide to Door Furniture and Why it’s Important
Your front door says a great deal about your home. Chances are, if you live in a light, modern, airy new-build, you’re not going to find a heavy, Victorian-style door hanging outside. So, if you’re about to install a new door on your property, … [Read more...]
Revive Your Home in the Style of the Greek Revival
When you think of Greece, a few things come to mind -- hanging gardens, pillars, and amazing architecture. Ancient Greece was highly influential in world history and aside from its philosophy and democratic principles, it delivered one of the most … [Read more...]
