Door Maintenance & Repairs - Maintenance & Repairs
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How to repair melamine edging on shelves and doorsNEWMelamine strips on shelving and doors can become chipped and torn. Remove the damaged edge and iron on a new one costing about $10 for a 10 metre roll 21mm wide. Iron-on melamine strip is used to edge timber-based products such as MDF, p... View Now |
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How to secure new handles on a cabinetNEWChoose slimline handles when installing cabinetry as they don’t work loose over time. Buy a... |
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How to adjust cabinet doorsNEW A cabinet door can drop or become misaligned. Reset it using the adjustment screws on the hinges. T... |
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How to replace a flyscreen Fibreglass screening is flexible and can be refitted if you make a mistake. Aluminium mesh... |
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How to replace a door handleChoose a handle to match the existing holes in the door, also measuring the set back from the... |
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 | Draught-proofing a door 4Stay warm inside by draught-proofing your door | How to draughtproof your home1 As well as adding insulation, you should seal all gaps and holes. Draughtproofing can cut heat loss by up to 25 per cent in winter. |  | Fix a latch that will not engage1 Learn how to fix a latch that will not engage | How to fix a rusty garage door track1 Garage door tracks often rest on damp concrete floors and are prone to rust. There’s no reason they can’t finish slightly above the floor to keep them dry. Joists carry the weight of the track, and angle brackets hold it in place. |  | Fix a Sticky DoorIs your door not opening and closing properly? Well learn how to fix that with these easy steps. |  | How to install door trimDoor trim covers the gaps between the jamb and walls and usually has a decorative profile. For a perfect fit use test pieces to check the cut angle of the mitresaw before cutting to length. | | How to replace a door handleChoose a handle to match the existing holes in the door, also measuring the set back from the edge of the door to the centre of the hole to buy either a 54mm cylinder or 35mm tubular lock. | | How to replace a flyscreen Fibreglass screening is flexible and can be refitted if you make a mistake. Aluminium mesh is sturdier but costs more and has to be right the first time. | | How to adjust cabinet doorsNEW A cabinet door can drop or become misaligned. Reset it using the adjustment screws on the hinges. TIP There should be a gap of about 2mm between the doors and end panels and 3mm between top of the doors and the benchtop. | | How to secure new handles on a cabinetNEWChoose slimline handles when installing cabinetry as they don’t work loose over time. Buy a handle template or make a jig to drill accurate holes. TIP Handles come with machine screws that are usually longer than required. Measure the door thickness plus 3mm then clamp the screw in a vice and use a hacksaw to cut it to length. |
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