Door Industry Journal - Spring 2020

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 106 THE door industry journal spring 2020 Timber & Metal Doorsets Choosing the Right Door is Not Always Straight Forward When it comes to choosing doors for a customer or a new project, there are various factors for tradespeople to consider. Whether it’s the variety of choices available or the quality, aesthetics or functions of the products, choosing the right door isn’t always as straight forward as it seems. In this feature, Mike Morris, Commercial Manager at XL Joinery, shares his advice on how builders and joiners can successfully recommend the best door for their project. Standing the test of time In this saturated market, it can be difficult for builders and joiners to identify doors that will endure and truly benefit their customers in the long term. Tradespeople will be able to guarantee total satisfaction in the performance if they opt for doors that have gone through the round of relevant tests. Such tests include: 1. Fit testing This is a simple test that can be used to mitigate instances of hardware causing doors to fail on site. A fit test includes checking several different factors including the trimming tolerance and lock block positions, the required hardware cut-outs and the ease of working and screw retention. 2. Finish testing If you choose an unfinished door, it is important for the finishes to be tested to ensure that the desired outcome is gained. This involves checking that the finishes are in line with the manufacturer’s fitting instructions. This test also has the ability to highlight occurring issues such as changes in veneer colour and the adhesion of finishing products.