Recent content by BigOldMike

From my experience with oak doors, I would recommend "Dulux Naked Wood". It brings out the grain of oak beautifully but without darkening it too much. It's a 2 part system (preservative basecoat then top coat) and isn't cheap but it's the only thing I would recommend for oak. Dulux Decorator...

If the splashbacks are thick enough to take it (and you have some offcuts of iroko) I'd be tempted to buy a plug cutter and make plugs to hide the screws - sets of 4 are only around 4 or 5 quid. This would give you a nicer finish if you line up the grain.

Hi, I don't think you'll find one "off the shelf" at 72" high :( Mass produced doors (XL Joinery, LPD etc) will only reduce by a maximum of 6-10mm per edge without invalidating the guarantee so that's not really an option. The cost of a bespoke door would come as a bit of a shock...

I'm new to the forum so I certainly don't want to break any rules by advertising. We actually make traditional solid timber doors, frames & sidelights but I don't know if I can tell you who or where we are! :? I may be able to help with your other questions. Composite doorsets are usually...

Hi, I hope you are all well. I will shortly be removing two leaded windows to have them refurbished & encapsulated. They are currently held in by mortar however I don't know how they have been rebated into the stonework. According to my stained glass guru, it's something I'll find out when I...