If you have an old timber door that you love, but it is starting to look tired or damaged, you may be wondering if you can have a new one made to match it.
The answer is yes, in many cases.
A bespoke timber door can be made to closely copy the design of your existing door. This allows you to keep the style and character of the original while benefiting from a newly made door.
Why copy an existing door?
Many older properties have doors with unique designs that cannot easily be bought from a standard door supplier.
Your existing door may have a particular panel design, glazing layout, moulding or shape that gives it its character. Replacing it with a completely different door could change the appearance of your home.
Having a new door made to match the original can help you keep the same style while replacing old or damaged timber.
Can you copy a door from a photograph?
In many cases, yes.
Clear photographs can be a good starting point when recreating an existing door. Photographs taken directly from the front are usually the most useful, especially if they clearly show the panels, glazing and other details.
Measurements will still be needed, but photographs can give a good idea of the design and proportions.
Can you make changes to the original design?
Yes.
You may want your new door to look almost identical to the original, or you may want to make a few changes.
For example, you could keep the same overall design but change the glazing, use different ironmongery or make small changes to the proportions.
One of the benefits of having a bespoke door made is that you are not limited to copying every detail exactly. You can keep the parts of the original design that you like while making changes to suit your needs.
Can you copy the frame as well?
Yes.
If the existing frame is old or damaged, a new frame can also be made to suit the new door.
Making the door and frame together means they are designed to work together correctly. This can also be useful if your property has an unusual-sized opening.
What if the existing door is damaged?
Even if the original door is badly damaged, it may still be possible to use it as a guide.
Photographs, measurements and any original details that remain can all help when creating the new door. The more information available, the easier it is to recreate the original design.
Can an old door design be improved?
Yes.
A new bespoke door can keep the appearance of the original while allowing you to make improvements where needed.
You may want to update the glazing or choose new hardware while keeping the overall design and character of the original door.
This gives you the opportunity to keep a traditional appearance while having a newly made door.
Looking to replace an existing timber door?
At LSC Joinery & Manufacturing, we manufacture bespoke timber doors and frames to suit individual properties.
If you have an existing timber door that you would like to replace, send us some photographs and measurements.
Whether you want to closely copy the original or make a few changes to the design, we can help create a bespoke door to suit your property.
Get in touch with LSC Joinery & Manufacturing for a free quotation.
