What to check
The useful route is to confirm the existing condition first, then choose the specification that suits the opening, daily use, appearance and installation requirements. Photos and approximate dimensions can help narrow the next step before a site check.
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- Edges and framesOpen guide →
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Match the finish to the material
Timber can be painted, stained, lacquered or oiled; aluminium commonly uses powder coating or anodising and may use compatible wet-paint systems; stainless steel can be brushed, satin, polished or mirror-polished and can be specially coated with the correct preparation; steel can use suitable paint or powder-coat systems. Composite doors are normally factory-finished rather than treated as bare metal for powder coating.
How Doors Dublin can approach it
Doors Dublin can review the requirement as a complete door project: product, frame, hardware, finish, access and fitting are considered together. Bespoke stainless-steel, aluminium, steel and timber doors can also be explored with custom sizes and coordinated frames. Final scope, availability and price are confirmed only after the relevant details are checked.