From International Timber

Who are we? We’re International Timber! The UK’s largest supplier and distributer of timber and panel products.

What do we do?

We specialise in the import, processing and distribution of:

Softwoods Hardwoods

Clear softwoods Structural softwoods

Panel products Cladding & Decking

Engineered timber

Our Mission

To become the first reference point for timber and panel solutions, quality, service and advice.

About Us

One stop shop

We offer a truly flexible, competitive, one stop shopping experience. You can order your timber and panel in: consignment, full & mixed loads delivered direct to you, full packs and mini packs / loose sheets picked to your specification.

We give you more

You will be supported by a brand that has years of experience and who clearly understands its customer.

Technical support dedicated to you

New technical sales departments have been launched in each region so customers can contact a specialist expert in the product group directly and its clear International Timber is changing the way timber & panel products are offered in the UK.

While timber boasts strong durability, the elements can be unkind to it and over time, your timber doors can deteriorate, the paint starts to crack and look unwelcoming.

In this guide, we take you through the steps on how you can rejuvenate your timber door and make an entrance you can be proud of.

THE SIGNOF THE

TIMES

As always, the best time to spruce up your door is at the first signs of deterioration. If it’s an external door, it’s likely to be battered by the weather.

Wind, rain and snow can all hamper your door’s durability. The heat can also play a part in warping - both external and internal doors.

SOME TIPS ON SANDING AND PAINTING

Step 1

Remove the door: While you may think a simple touch-up can be done while the door is still hanging, it’s best to remove the door from the frame (and detach any locks or handles) to do the job right.

Step 2

Sand and scrape: sanding timber doors before priming and painting will ensure you get the most professional finish possible.

Step 3

Seal: While it's still on the sawhorse, you should seal the door's bottom and top edges with a coat of finish. Then put the door back on its hinges before applying the first coat. This will avoid damaging the finish when rehanging.

Step 4

Rehang and re-finish: After rehanging, choose a finish and apply a first coat. When painting, we’d advise working in sections, whilst keeping the wood grain in mind will give you the most polished product.

(Let the door dry overnight before closing it completely)

Thanks for reading!

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If you’re looking for quality timber for doors or anything else, don’t hesitate to get in touch…

www.internationaltimber.com

@IntlTimber