All about doors

Standard Door Widths For Different Constructions When it comes to house construction, doors are without a doubt among the most important to consider, having them perfectly fitted and installed is detrimental to ensuring that those accessing the building have and easy time getting around. One of the most important measurements while working with door construction and installation is the width. If the house door width is gotten wrong, chances are […]

Table of contents: Types and features of door hinges. Selection of hinges for doors.   Depending on the material used to produce hinges, they are brassy, steel and brass plated. Brass plated hinges are made of aluminum, zinc or steel alloys and have a thin brassy coating with anti-corrosion properties. Brass layer on such hinges provides good glide of their moving parts. Brassy hinges are the most popular type of […]

Table of contents: Why is it important to lubricate a lock? How often do locks need to be oiled? Precautionary measures What parts have to be oiled? How to lubricate a door lock? What to use for lubricating a lever tumbler lock? What to use for lubricating a cylinder lock? What to use for lubricating a combination lock? What else is to be used for lubricating a door lock?   […]

Soundproofing Tips For Bedroom And Apartment Doors In a world where technology allows everyone access to your business and personal affairs, it is safe to say that peace and privacy are priceless. The last thing you want when you get home is to deal with other people’s noise and fracas or having to worry about inconveniencing others with your own activities. Besides, what happens behind closed doors is your business- […]

If you decide to get a talisman, you will be interested to know how to hang a horseshoe over a door. This thing is covered with a variety of myths and superstitions. It is believed that it will bring good luck and protection against evil forces. But how to make all these features of talisman truly come into force?   What does a Horseshoe mean? It is a quite interesting […]

Ornamental stone finishing - is one of the most popular ways to decorate door jambs. This method is widely used for doorways decoration (especially of front doors).This type of lining allows to create a special atmosphere of warmth and comfort, while a masonry can be made both in classical and modern style. Let us consider what the ways of doing this work with your own hands exist.   Benefits of […]

When choosing a padlock, as well as any other locking mechanism, the main criterion is its reliability. To select the most reliable one and determine which model is the most suitable for a particular case one should consider in detail the types and structure of padlocks. Such locks are mainly used for household needs. There are many classification criteria, but the above are the most important and worth paying attention […]

Instead of the traditional doors in an interior, you can use curtains on a doorway. This design has its advantages and disadvantages. In addition, it should be noted that there are many variations of curtains for doors, so you can choose the most suitable for any style of interior.   Advantages and disadvantages Decorative curtains for the doorway are mainly used as a self-completion, without a door leaf. This variant […]