Guides
Guides
Practical, plain English guides to choosing the right door for your home or project.
Wood types for doors: which timber to choose
Which wood is best for a door in Dubai: teak, walnut, oak, ash, mahogany and meranti compared for strength, stability, g
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Door finishes: PU paint, veneer press and laminate
The three door finishes we offer in Dubai, PU paint, real wood veneer press and laminate: how each is made, how it wears
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Main door design ideas for Dubai homes
Main door design ideas for Dubai villas and apartments: proportion, single, double or pivot, arched, glass, timber, fini
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Flush door versus hidden door
The difference between a flush door and a hidden door in Dubai: concealed frames, hinges, what the wall needs, finishing
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Fire rated doors explained
Fire rated doors explained for Dubai: what 60, 90 and 120 minute ratings mean, how a door set is built and tested, the C
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How pivot doors work
How pivot doors work: the floor and top pivot, why a pivot door can be so large, what the floor needs, sizes, closers, l
ReadPivot versus hinged main doors
Pivot door or hinged door for a Dubai villa entrance: size, sealing, security, floor work, hardware and cost compared, w
ReadVeneer versus solid wood doors in Dubai heat
Veneer press or solid timber for a door in Dubai: how each build behaves in heat and air conditioning, stability, grain,
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Changing your main door in a managed Dubai community
When you need community approval to change a villa main door in Dubai: Emaar, Damac, Nakheel and other managed communiti
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