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Hello there,
Question 1
I would be very grateful if you could suggest specific products that would suit these exact specifications.
I'm do not have the tools/money/skills to repair holes if door knobs don't fit (or to replace a whole door).
Question 2
I will purchase a new front door (including installation) from Bunnings.
Many thanks for your help,
Liv
Community manager's note: Check out How to replace a door knob for expert advice.
Liv
Hi @LivMitch,
It should be expected that some alteration to the cutouts might need to be done when replacing a door handle set. There are no universal standards for striker plate or latch mechanism dimensions, so I can't recommend something that's going to fit exactly. I would suggest you're best bet would be to take the handles, latch mechanism and striker plate into your local Bunnings store, and a helpful team member will do their best to match it up to the closest product.
Is the mechanism faulty at all? If not, and you're happy with the handle style, you could coat them with a metallic metal spray paint. This could save you the hassle of changing the handle set whilst achieving the desired styling change.
I see no reason why your existing deadlock won't fit on the new door. Unfortunately, 860mm isn't a standard door width, and you'd either need to have something custom-made or modify a Hume External Door Duracote Flush X1 2040 x 870 x 40mm by removing 5mm off either side. Once again, 40mm is the standard thickness, but I can't imagine 3mm thinner will make much of a difference.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
Hi Mitchell,
OK thank you, I'll take a door knob to Bunnings tonight.
Question: What product would I use to fill 4 small holes left by screws in my wooden front door? Is Selleys No More Gaps silicone OK?
Given your advice, I'll repair the front door instead, I think, sand and paint.
Thank you Mitchell,
Liv
Hi @LivMitch
If you are repainting the door, I suggest using Earl's 0.140kg White MulTfill Ready To Use Filler to fill the screw holes. It dries hard and can be sanded down, plus it is rated for outdoor use.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
Thanks Eric, you've saved me from 45 mins of shelf gazing!
Liv
Hi Eric,
When is the time, when painting doors, to begin removing/repairing door-knob gaps?
I hope that makes sense. I'm unsure of the best sequence of steps ...
Liv
Hi @LivMitch,
It's always best to do your repair work first, if possible, and then paint the whole door at the same time. Anytime you do touch-ups, there is a chance that they'll be noticeable, even if you're using the same paint.
If you can't paint the repair work first, it's not the end of the world. You'll likely get reasonable results as long as you undercoat the filled areas before you paint them.
Mitchell
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