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door frames

  1. Cole91

    Plastering advice around door frame

    Hi if anyone has any advice on what we should do here, the door architrave has got to be put on, but it doesn't quite reach the wall connecting, when it's been fitted there will still be a 2 inch gap, has anyone got any advice on how to fill this gap and connect it up the plastered wall? Many...
    • Cole91
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    • advice needed door frames help needed plastering plastering advice plastering around door frame
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    • Forum: Plastering and Rendering
  2. Allytech

    Gap Between New Door and Frame on the inside 7mm?

    I've just had the windows and door replaced in my flat and the last time I did this was in my old house, some 25 years ago, and from what I remember - everything was a nice snug fit with minimal gaps around doors – like 1-2mm tops. But this installation has a 7mm gap on the inside between the...
  3. R

    How to prime this door frame?

    I have several door frames and architraves to paint. I’ve sanded back alot of the old gloss off the frames. There are some knots to treat. Although the MDF is primed I had to sand some bits back so that needs re priming. I have Zinnser BIN, should I spot prime the knots and use some kind of...
  4. M

    door aperture height

    Hi , I'm putting a lintel in and need to cut out the aperture for door . I wondered if there was a recommended standard height between the floor to the under surface of a lintel for a standard door(1981mm high)? Do you simply add the height of the door(1981mm)and the thickness of the door frame...
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