In the New Year I'm arranging for the internal doors at mum's place to be replaced. The original plan was just to arrange door replacements. However the frames are a bit of a mess, some more than others. There used to be foam insulating strips on the stops, now removed however has left residue that will need tackled. Also staple hole marks here and there ... don't ask! I'm also thinking unless the joiner uses exactly the same places for striking plate and hinges, there could be gaps that need filled.
Although it'll obviously entail more work and more expense, I want this job done right. Don't have the time these days to tackle it myself. For the joiners reading this, would you be just as happy ripping out the frames (architrave, stops, legs and if need be the heads) and installing fresh wood and doors from scratch? For reference, it's a small high rise apartment/flat so the current woodwork is very basic i.e. nothing fancy. Also, if I do instruct a joiner to rip and replace, are these complete frame kits worth considering, or would you rather just construct the frame yourself from scratch if it was you doing the job?
I just think aesthetically it will undoubtedly look better if the whole lot is new.
Although it'll obviously entail more work and more expense, I want this job done right. Don't have the time these days to tackle it myself. For the joiners reading this, would you be just as happy ripping out the frames (architrave, stops, legs and if need be the heads) and installing fresh wood and doors from scratch? For reference, it's a small high rise apartment/flat so the current woodwork is very basic i.e. nothing fancy. Also, if I do instruct a joiner to rip and replace, are these complete frame kits worth considering, or would you rather just construct the frame yourself from scratch if it was you doing the job?
I just think aesthetically it will undoubtedly look better if the whole lot is new.