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Types of Internal Door
Simply by fitting new doors you can create quite an impression within your home or workplace. Doors are touched and seen close up every day, so don’t just go for the cheapest replacements, look at the rest of your furniture and fittings, what are you trying to achieve. 

There are many types of internal doors on the market but arguably the most commonly fitted doors would include panel doors, moulded doors and fire resistant doors. Here is a summary description of each of these door types.

Panel Doors
These doors are typically of the four-panel type finish, but there are many variations and a specialist supplier such as blacketts should be able to match the new door to the rest of your doors. These doors have solid soft or hardwood frames and panels so you can cut and plane them down to fit a particular frame.

Moulded Doors
These copy the style of a traditional panel door but cost less. The shaped surface can be formed from wood, plastic or manmade board, sometimes with a wood effect or coloured surface.

Fire Resistant Doors
Loft and garage access doors are required by the Building Regulations to be fire-resistant but more and more new homes are fitted with this safety feature throughout, as are newly upgraded period properties. The doors are thicker than normal (44-54mm) and are rated with a fire resistance time between 30 minutes and one hour.

You can choose between flush, moulded or even glazed patterns. This type of door has a dense compressed core material and the extra weight means they need a strong frame and special hinges as well as a closing mechanism.  Replacing your standard internal door with a fire-resistant type is a job for a joiner, as the frame may need to be changed to include a sealant strip that seals the room against smoke in the event of a fire.

Blackettsdoors.co.uk are a UK based DIY store. They have a large collection of all types of doors including traditional doors, external wooden doors, glazed doors, internal doors, together with a large selection of quality door furniture and hardware.

Make Sure Your Front Door Looks Good for 2011
It’s well known that people are more likely to be attracted to your house if your front door appears accessible and inviting. This can be especially important for those who are looking to sell their home.

Here are just a few ideas to help you give your front door that all important ‘kerb appeal’.

Try painting it a bright colour that stands out from the house’s trim and wall paint, or experiment with decorative paint or wood treatments. How you frame the door also adds to its appeal. If appropriate for the style and age of your property, use rustic posts and beams or stately columns to bolster the entry, or install fanlights and fixed glass panels in the surrounding wall.

Such windows will bring light into your home and give guests a welcoming glimpse into your interior space and invest in high-quality door hardware, such as a solid, heavy door knob or an attractive door knocker.

Finally, if your door is past its best, consider replacing the door with a new exterior wooden door. Blacketts doors have a large collection of all types of doors including traditional doors, external wooden doors, glazed doors, internal doors, together with a large selection of quality door furniture and hardware.

Visit the website now for some great ideas on improving your home.