French Doors Designs

On May 11, 2011 By

Source: DoorSmart.com

Here are three classic examples of French Doors. Notice the number of windows on the doors. In a standard six foot eight inch door, you typically will have a choice between four and six windows.

What is a 4-Lite or a 6-Lite Door?

Just so you know, windows in French Doors are often [...]

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September 14, 2010

Source: DoorSmart

I have written at great length about doors. I told you about leaded glass doors, exterior doors, front doors, back doors, you name it doors. What I have not shared is my passion for Mahogany Doors.

You see, my Dad left corporate America at the youthful age of 52 and [...]

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August 19, 2010

Source: Door Smart

French doors come in a wide variety of designs, styles, colors and materials. What you choose is up to you, and the variety can be overwhelming, but in the end it is the most important part of your home, its the first impression.

Depending on your level of investment, [...]

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August 19, 2010

Source: Door Smart

This is a GREAT question and I thank a reader for asking. I’m not so sure you should buy your door online unless you are fully informed about what it entails.

The doors look great, actually I have yet to see a door picture look good on the internet, but if you [...]

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August 22, 2010

Source: Door Smart

Door value price, quality and experience

When considering the value of your door puchase, take into consideration the difference between going to a Steak House and eating at your Local Pub. Purchasing doors is similar to considering different cuts of meat. You are not to pay for a choice sirloin [...]

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This double door French door leaded glass unit is a double door unit with a pineapple glass panel. The classic beauty of this arch-top classic french door design accents any home by combining both the elegant lines of the arch and the flowing lead lines complemented by beveled glass patterns.  The doors are eight feet in height and 32 inches [...]

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A paint scraper is used for scraping surfaces to remove paints and varnishes from exterior doors. You may purchase one at any hardware store if you so desire.

For those who intend to refinish doors, the tool will prove invaluable. For others it will be advisable to forget it and spend the time doing something else. In [...]

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Sandpaper, used inevitably in every wood working project you will ever endeavor to start, and is critical for finishing or refinishing exterior doors. Sandpaper is critical in refinishing exterior doors, and for that matter all doors of any sort.

When using on exterior doors, apply a lot of elbow grease and will power.

Buy plenty [...]

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