Designer tricks for the perfect colour palette

The top 10 questions on internal fire doors

Fire Door Safety Week raises the awareness of fire door safety and takes place this year from 20th September – 27th September. With this in mind, we have answered some of the most commonly asked questions surrounding fire...

How to treat oak doors

The difference in finishing between our white primed doors and oak doors is that you paint a white door, but you treat an oak door.

Painting Interior doors

Most doors can be painted, whether you are using a stain or paint to finish your door. However, you want to make sure that the product you want to use is compatible with your door. If your door is from XL Joinery, you...

Green, Green Gas

Here at XL Joinery we are passionate about the environment, it is at the centre of everything we do. Caring for the environment forms one of the 5 key pillars that our business is built on and we’re proud of that. 2...

Everything You Need to Know About Stable Doors

Stable doors are no longer just for the horses! In the past few years we have a seen a huge spike in the popularity of external stable doors and it is easy to see why. There are many questions you maybe asking when considering...

A Guide to Door Sizes

Are interior door sizes standard? Unfortunately for consumers, there is no single standard door size used in the UK.

How Doors are Made

In this post we’d like to look at how XL Joinery go abut supplying some of the best quality interior and exterior doors in the UK. We have an exhaustive process, established over many years of trading, which now runs...

3 Tips To Make Your Front Door Last Forever

Our front doors take a thrashing. From the drying temperatures of our modern central heating, to the ice-cold rain showers that batter them throughout the winter months it’s easy to forget that they might need some...

How To Finish an External Door

Our external doors are built to last. They are designed with all the elements in mind. From sweltering heat to blistering cold, your front door withstands it all. As with all external doors, the maintenance can be the make...

How To Install an Interior Door

Our simple 7 step guide details everything you need to know to fit your interior door. Always read the instructions supplied with your new door to ensure you do not invalidate your warranty. We always suggest that...

Don’t Forget The Finishing Touches

The right finishing touches on doors can be the difference between a good door and a great door, both visually and practically.

Guide to Bespoke Doors

Bespoke doors or made to measure doors are not uncommon, but you might be confused about your options or not sure where to look for custom made doors. Our guide to bespoke doors will help you with your choice.

Carbon Neutral Calling

We have recently achieved Carbon Neutral accreditation, through partnership with the Carbon Trust and Carbon Footprint organisations, and the whole team couldn’t be prouder.

Suffolk - The Imitation Game

The Suffolk door really is a design classic. A timeless six-panel style, equally at home in a traditional cottage kitchen or a modern minimalist penthouse.

Etched glass for doors

Decorative glass is a popular choice in interior design as people look for glazed options to keep their homes light, modern and stylish. Etched glass offers a decorative take on standard clear glazing in your doors.

How to choose internal doors

Planning a self-build project is stressful with so much to consider before you even begin. But don’t assume that you can leave your choice of internal doors to the last minute.

Why choose white interior doors

While internal door trends change and many people have embraced contemporary coloured options or stained finishes, the popularity of clean, modern white doors is still seen across many homes.

Paint colours for your exterior doors- how do you choose?

Your front door can provide a beautiful and welcoming entrance to your home, or it can turn people off and make them not want to enter your property at all.

What’s the difference between pre-finished and unfinished doors?

If you’re in the market for new interior doors, you’ve probably come across the phrase ‘pre-finished.’ While it may seem obvious what this refers to, it’s important to have all the facts and...

7 signs your home needs a declutter

Is the clutter in your home taking over your interior design vision? Here are seven signs that might indicate it’s time for a declutter.

How to improve your home security

According to police.uk, homes with no security measures in place are five times more likely to become a target for burglars than those who take simple security precautions.

Does your home need fire doors?

When renovating your property, it’s not always clear if you need fire doors or not when you come to replace internal doors or fit new ones. In some circumstances, home renovators may find fire doors are compulsory but...

Why choose internal oak doors for your doors

Internal oak doors are becoming an increasingly popular choice for homeowners seeking to improve the appearance of their interiors.

What is the difference between these doors?

With many different types of door available it can be difficult to know which material to choose. There are a wide range of options available including wood and veneer. Here

Internal door trends in 2018

With 2018 now well under way, there are several internal door trends starting to emerge. These include: the use of natural materials, the adoption of pocket doors and an increase in the number of people enquiring about bespoke...

The Benefits of Glazed Internal Doors

Over the past few years we have seen a big increase in the number of people choosing to install glazed internal doors in their home.

How to add more natural light into your home

Natural light is incredibly important in our homes. Not only can it help make spaces look brighter and airier, it can improve mood as well as contribute towards increased productivity and help boost Vitamin D intake.

Top ways to keep your home warm

Although it is mid-April, spring days can seem few and far between at the moment. If you are feeling cold and are looking for ways to keep your home warm, here are some of our top tips for keeping heat in your home.

Coloured doors growing in popularity

More and more people are turning away from the light natural colour of wood or white primed with their doors and going for a wide range of coloured options, to add individuality and personality to their homes.

Doors We Love

Earlier this month, we ran a door pairs we love feature in the run up to Valentines Day on our Social Media accounts.

20 years of service

It is with great pleasure that the XL Joinery team met recently to celebrate the outstanding service record of our own David Briggs. His exemplary 20-year service record was marked by the presentation of the gift of a watch,...

How to choose the right Internal Door Accessories

Here at XL Joinery, as a UK leading supplier of wooden doors and associated products, we are proud of our high-quality products and our keen eye for detail. Our experts have therefore come up with a quick guide to help you...

Is your front door giving your home kerb appeal?

As the old proverb goes, first impressions are incredibly important, and the first impression to your house is your front door. Therefore, it makes perfect sense to ensure that your door is kept in good condition, to welcome...

Why are French Doors called French Doors

Whilst these days both contemporary as well as traditional designs are available, the origins of the French door can be traced back to many centuries ago.

How to make an Entrance

If you think your front door is all about its functionality then think again. A stunning Oak Front Doors can increase your kerb appeal and add your own unique style to your home.

Use your Imagination to create something unique with a Door Pair Makers

If you have a double door room divider in your home, why not create something really special by combining two very contemporary doors together to reflect your own unique taste.

How to measure a door frame correctly

Internal UK doors are generally made in several standard sizes to meet most domestic needs. However, not everyone is lucky enough to have a frame to fit a standard sized door.

Get inspired with our Unique Door Designs for 2014

Every year our designers review the latest trends and give them a unique twist to bring you fresh ideas and inspiration.

Reviewing the Latest Trends in the UK Interior Door Market - Part 1

British door designs are particularly influenced by trends in architectural interior design and kitchens.

Brighten up your home with the right doors

When it comes to brightening up your home, many will think of doing things like buying light reflecting paint, lining windows with light dressings and adding as many mirrors to the decor of a room as possible. However, there...

Using Darker Timber Doors to Create the Wow Factor

Darker timbers such as Walnut and Wenge have long been associated with European markets where consumers tend to be more extrovert with regards to interior design.