Internal doors: where to get good ones

Has anybody recommendations for where's a good place to get internal doors in Dublin at a decent price? I'll need about 12 of them. I'm aware that they can be bought cheaply but would rather put the money into better doors if the cheap ones are poor quality. In terms of budget, could I get good quality internal doors for €150-€200 each?

In terms of poor safety and quality, what sort of internal doors should be avoided? Is there any brand name that would be better quality?

Lastly, would the ordinary door showroom sell extra tall or wide doors, or do I have to get them off a more specialised firm? If the latter, what companies do this?

peter bermingham

Have used these doors before http://deantadoors.ie/stockists/

Graham

You'll find most suppliers are selling one of three common brands, Doras, Deanta or another one that escapes me.

We found the best prices from internaldoors.ie (no connection)

shaymo88

Have a quick google for door supply companies and then phone them up and ask about non standard, taller, wider doors etc.

Lots of doors can be got in all the hardwares, builders providers and some specialist door companies etc.

They'll tell you out straight what the story is with off standard sizes. But I do remember trying to find a replacement door to match existing doors in the house and I was told that the waiting list is loooong time, I think 6 or 8 weeks or something to get a non standard door. They are available just you have to wait for them to be made specially.

Btw you'd really have to go into the hardwares and have a quick haggle to see if they'd be interested in giving you a good price! I've found the usual builders providers are more open to bargaining with you then some specialists door suppliers-who think their above you etc!

shaymo88

shaymo88 wrote: »

But I do remember trying to find a replacement door to match existing doors in the house and I was told that the waiting list is loooong time, I think 6 or 8 weeks or something to get a non standard door. They are available just you have to wait for them to be made specially

Was definitely not aware of this time delay (which matches the wait for the concrete floor to 'cure' and the windows to be made) so must get on this now. Thanks.

jlm29

It's only an issue if your doors are odd sizes though. There's a good selection of standard sizes, so they're quick enough to get generally. Depending on the style of door, some of the standards can be trimmed to fit (within reason). Our house is 200 years old, and only 3 of 11 doors aren't standard sizes. If you're talking about pouring concrete, is it a new build? You'll have your doors in a couple of days if it is!
Our doors are deanta, and they're grand. They've a good selection. I think the ones with no glass were about €120 each. It's the handles, locks and hinges which added a bit to the cost, and caught me on the hop!

Graham

jlm29 wrote: »

It's the handles, locks and hinges which added a bit to the cost, and caught me on the hop!

Amazon is your friend.

We saved about €500 buying locks, hinges and handles on Amazon and for the most part got the same (or higher quality) brands/products.

jlm29

Graham wrote: »

Amazon is your friend.

We saved about €500 buying locks, hinges and handles on Amazon and for the most part got the same (or higher quality) brands/products.

I got stung with the first three doors worth, because I needed them in a hurry. I got the rest online from the uk though, waaay cheaper.

Graham

jlm29 wrote: »

I got stung with the first three doors worth, because I needed them in a hurry. I got the rest online from the uk though, waaay cheaper.

When I was quoted a couple of hundred euro for polished chrome hinges I knew it was time to shop around.

manfromthemoon

Has anyone had any issues with Deanta doors? My builder originally priced for them in the spec, but is now recommending we get our doors from a small business who specialises in doors / skirting. Of course, this is going to add on a few €€s to the cost. Trying to decide whether to take his advice, or thinking maybe he is just trying to give his buddy the job, at our expense.
He said he has heard of a few issues with Deanta recently, doors coming with chips out of them etc., but surely if a door arrives with a chip out of it, it's just a matter of the supplier changing it for a new one!

jlm29

manfromthemoon wrote: »

Has anyone had any issues with Deanta doors? My builder originally priced for them in the spec, but is now recommending we get our doors from a small business who specialises in doors / skirting. Of course, this is going to add on a few €€s to the cost. Trying to decide whether to take his advice, or thinking maybe he is just trying to give his buddy the job, at our expense.
He said he has heard of a few issues with Deanta recently, doors coming with chips out of them etc., but surely if a door arrives with a chip out of it, it's just a matter of the supplier changing it for a new one!

I've had no issues with the couple we have, and the carpenter we have lined up to hang the rest of them hasn't mentioned any issues either

Graham

manfromthemoon wrote: »

if a door arrives with a chip out of it, it's just a matter of the supplier changing it for a new one!

Absolutely.

theaecassoc

Most common brand diy

Is there much difference between the engineered internal doors and the solid wood internal doors? What is the best quality internal door to go for?

Also, is this €199 door (with catch, handles, hinges and fitting) still more expensive than this €99 door and this €99 door?

I have somebody fitting them so don't need that but I still like the first door.

jlm29

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Is there much difference between the engineered internal doors and the solid wood internal doors? What is the best quality internal door to go for?

Also, is this €199 door (with catch, handles, hinges and fitting) still more expensive than this €99 door and this €99 door?

I have somebody fitting them so don't need that but I still like the first door.

€199 is very cheap for the door, hardware and fitting. I’d wonder if they were going to use rubbish handles, hinges etc at that price.
There’s someone hanging a door for me right now, and it’s taken him all day to do one.

Graham

jlm29 wrote: »

There’s someone hanging a door for me right now, and it’s taken him all day to do one.

To hang one door?

pilly

Deleted User wrote: »

Is there much difference between the engineered internal doors and the solid wood internal doors? What is the best quality internal door to go for?

Also, is this €199 door (with catch, handles, hinges and fitting) still more expensive than this €99 door and this €99 door?

I have somebody fitting them so don't need that but I still like the first door.

If some of your doors are off standard you won't be able to go with an offer like that though because the off standard ones may not match.

jlm29

Graham wrote: »

To hang one door?

Yes. That said, our house is very old, and everything seems to take longer to do than one would expect.

What does 'Solid FSC certified board core' in this door mean?

FSC is an international environmental certifier of timber. But is the door an engineered door, or what category does it fall under? In terms of quality, what sort of door is the best option in 2017?

tabby aspreme

[Deleted User] wrote: »

What does 'Solid FSC certified board core' in this door mean?

FSC is an international environmental certifier of timber. But is the door an engineered door, or what category does it fall under? In terms of quality, what sort of door is the best option in 2017?

FSC means just that , that the timber core is environmentally certified.
They would be engineered doors, and are probably the best option for the money

Artdeco30

You probably have this background context already, but just in case -

http://www.abandonedireland.com/Ballyturin_House.html

Artdeco30

You probably have this background context already, but just in case -

http://www.abandonedireland.com/Ballyturin_House.html

Artdeco30

Apologies - I had two threads opened and posted (twice) to the wrong one