Recent content by Tomo1971

Thanks endecotp, Its hard to know what category of thermal value it would fall into though - external wall or external door? If the latter, its definitely better - the kingspan is several times thicker than the uPVC door panel it replaced. From memory I would say it was 70 to 90mm thickness...

Moved into the (ex- local authority) house in 2004 and it had what appear to be the original wooden doors/frames from when the house was built - In Scotland if this makes a difference. Its a strange layout as the front of the house had two doors adjacent to each other, utilising the same main...

Im far from an expert, and where were at now, even though we got away with it, I think thats all it was - We were lucky. The doors have three coats of Danish Oil on and do look great, there was no damage to the doors, or indeed the facings (that are oak on MDF). Would we risk it again...

Ive just called the manufacturer of the oil, they get plenty of calls about it apparently, although its generally once damage has been done, not before! They say that the reaction between the oil and the door would be pretty much immediate and obvious, so at least the one coat we have put on...

Will the white spirit not react with the veneer/glue in the same way as the danish oil may? Also, have 11 doors to do... thats gonna take ages! I can't through googling find similar circumstances, but wondered if an oil based varnish or lacquer could be coated on?

I fear that using white spirit to take off the oil will cause more damage itself. Is there any thing that can be used just to 'seal' on the Danish Oil and leave a decent finish?

Hi, been a long time lurker but this is my first plea for help! We have had 11 internal doors fitted with new frames/facings/skirtings etc. The doors are Howdens Oak Shaker, an engineered door. The facings are solid oak but the frame is oak veneered MDF. We were advised by the joiner...