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How To Install And Care For JB KIND Internal Doors

Storing your internal doors

Before you fit your doors, you need to make sure you store your doors flat, fully supported off the floor with at least three full-width bearers of the same dimension.  Avoid anywhere that might be too humid or too dry and store in a well-ventilated area with their protective packaging intact.

Before fitting your internal doors

You need to make sure that your door is fully sealed before you hang it. Many of JB Kind doors come fully finished, however, if you’ve purchased an unfinished or primed door you will need to finish the door with your chosen paint or varnish.

Make sure that you sand all surfaces to remove any nibs or finger marks both before painting/varnishing and then again between coats.

There are numerous wood finishes/sealants on the market and JB Kind would advise investing in a quality solvent based finish that reflects the high quality of the door and has real sealing properties.  You’ll need to avoid any water-based finishes and also Danish oil which is not suitable as a finish on any of JB Kind products.

And of course, don’t miss any part of the door out in your finishing regime – check all the edges and any cut-outs to make sure they are all covered, even if you’re not going to physically see them when the door is hung.

Fitting your internal doors

If you’re able to, always use a professional wooden door fitter. This will ensure that all of your doors are fitted to an excellent standard by a qualified professional.

If you’re fitting the doors yourself, please refer to our installing internal doors guide but take note of the following before you begin:

• Don’t fit a door into any area that has been recently plastered or screeded. Because there will be moisture present in such areas it can lead to a door swelling, twisting or bowing. Fitting your doors too soon will leave them vulnerable to the elements and may drastically affect the operation and look of your doors.

How to Maintain Your Internal Doors

As with any other aspect of a home, you’ll need to keep an eye on your doors for wear and tear. Making sure the finish of your doors is not worn or doesn’t need a refresh in places is vital to ensure the ongoing life of your door. Reapplying paints or varnishes can make a real difference to the life and look of your doors. Often sealants will come with suggested time periods within which it should be refreshed, so take a look before you discard your varnishes, sealants, or paints to make sure you know when to diarise a touch-up or two.

To ensure the longevity of your internal doors JB Kind created a step by step maintenance guide:

Step 1: Clean

• Doors will always benefit from an occasional dust or wipe with a damp cloth. However, what you use to clean your internal door will depend on the material and finish of your door.
• Always check the specification of your individual doors before cleaning. It is usually advised not to use anything stronger than mild soapy water.
• Note: Do not scrub, excessively rub, soak, or use anything sharp or scratchy to clean your doors as this will remove the treatment layer and damage the material underneath.

 Step 2: Re-apply treatment

• If your door was supplied unfinished and you had to treat it yourself, it’s always a good idea to give it a refresh every few years.
• Note: it is good practice to give the doors a light sanding and then a wipe over before applying the treatment. This removes the old varnish/paint and helps the new coat adhere better.

 Step 3: Check door hardware

• Once you’ve cleaned and treated your door, it’s time to check the door hardware. These are the moving parts such as rollers, latches, hinges and door handles. They can start to not work as well if they’re not maintained properly. Therefore, they need to be oiled with a light purpose oil to keep them moving smoothly.

Step 4: Check glazing panels

• It’s important that if you have glazed internal doors, to check the glass for any cracks that might make the door unsafe.
• If you identify any cracks, this will need to be strengthened or replaced as soon as possible. If the glass is insulated, you’ll also need to check for any condensation between the glass panels. If you see any condensation this could mean there’s a problem with the seals on the door.

Guarantee

All of JB Kind products are guaranteed against defects in manufacture for a period of two years from the date of their original purchase from JB Kind.

JB Kind strive to ensure that their products are fit for purpose as supplied, and they ensure that complete installation and treatment advice is issued within the packaging of every door to avoid problems arising later.

To be sure that no problems arise with JB Kind doors, they must be installed in accordance with British Standard Code of Practice CP151 part 1 – Wooden doors. Any warranty claims will be assessed against this standard.

The delivery charges quoted below and in your shopping basket are for deliveries to mainland England and Wales. We will provide a price on application for delivery to Scotland and all UK Islands. We have a right to change delivery costs at short notice.

All costs of delivery include VAT at the national standard rate.

Delivery charges are per brand - if you purchase products from different brands, you will incur separate delivery charges for each brand.

Doors
1 door: £48.00
each door thereafter: £6.00 (capped at £72 per delivery excluding surcharges)

Handles
Free if purchased with doors of the same brand
£48 if purchased on their own

Folding door systems
Free if purchased with doors of the same brand
£48 if purchased on their own

Skirting, architrave and door linings
Free if purchased with doors of the same brand
£48 if purchased on their own.  Each product thereafter: £6.00 (capped at £72 per delivery excluding surcharges)

Deliveries can take up to 10 working days, depending on postcode.

Deliveries within the London Congestion Charging Zone will incur an £18 surcharge (included in the shopping basket).

Delivery to Scotland and UK island postcodes will incur surcharges - please contact us for a quote.

Unfortunately, we cannot deliver to GY, IM, JE, TR21-25, PO30 - 40 and ROI, but can drop off at a port of your choice.

We offer free delivery for all goods collected from the warehouse.

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