door frames

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...

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...

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...