Should I change my teak door?

listermint · 03-01-2021 09:24AM

John Hutton wrote: »

Nothing, I'm pointing out there are more important jobs to be done on a house pushing 30 than replacing a perfectly fine door.

Not sure what the other fellas woosh is for.

What is specifically wrong with a light switch or wall socket from 1996 that is important that it needs replacing

I really need to understand your version of these mistruths your spreading. Because I mean there's a national crisis at hand here we've alot of houses built in the 90s this could be a time bomb.

Triboro · 03-01-2021 12:21PM

Painted my MJ door too,
Much happier,

John Hutton · 03-01-2021 01:02PM

listermint wrote: »

Not sure what the other fellas woosh is for.

What is specifically wrong with a light switch or wall socket from 1996 that is important that it needs replacing

I really need to understand your version of these mistruths your spreading. Because I mean there's a national crisis at hand here we've alot of houses built in the 90s this could be a time bomb.

How am I spreading mistruths? Wind your neck in.

Could be grubby or old. Plug sockets may not have switches, or could be beginning to wear out with plugs no longer snugly fitting. Light switches may be getting worn out too. Light outlets may be getting grubby too. I'm not saying that they will burn the house down, but they are perishable items that do need to be replaced. Replacing them can given a good aesthetic, and practical, upgrade.

Plastic cold water tanks have a life of about 30 to 35 years, no harm replacing before the end of their lifespan, because a leak can be a disaster. Replacing the kerosene tank should be done every few decades, a leak there is an even bigger disaster.

I don't know why you are so put out at my suggestion that there are other jobs around the house that could be done - remember, this in the context of should the OP replace a perfect door - how you have someone leaped from this to things being a "time bomb" is beyond me. The things I mentioned are ones which I would consider more useful to do before replacing a door which has zero wrong with it and likely wont need to be replaced for decades to come.

CoBo55 · 03-01-2021 01:05PM

Unfollowed. My new years resolution.

looksee · 03-01-2021 02:19PM

I thought teak timber didn't paint too well, because of the oils in it? Or am I out of date? Anyway the issue isn't the colour of the door, its the bit of condensation. I'd agree with the curtain, but then, I am an aul wan. They make an amazing difference to a door though.

jack of all · 03-01-2021 02:52PM

I've a MJ door with side glazed panels in my 22 year old house, like the OPs it is sheltered in a porch so is in great nick and I've repainted twice and looks fine. I know it's not airtight and is a source of heatloss but I I couldn't justify spending up to €2500 to replace a door that is perfectly sound. If you're not short of money go for it, but I too would be worried about what the next few years may bring!

Thespoofer · 03-01-2021 02:59PM

Neighbour of mine insulated the inside of his teak door ( anywhere a recess was ) and covered in white back thin ply, painted the rest.
Looks great, keeps in the heat and I'm considering doing my own.

Comer1 · 03-01-2021 03:09PM

Thespoofer wrote: »

Neighbour of mine insulated the inside of his teak door ( anywhere a recess was ) and covered in white back thin ply, painted the rest.
Looks great, keeps in the heat and I'm considering doing my own.

That's what I'm considering doing too.

Thespoofer · 03-01-2021 03:19PM

Comer1 wrote: »

That's what I'm considering doing too.

It improved sound, heat, door ' feels heavier ' when using and all for a few euro. Outside can be painted any colour you like.
I'm definitely doing mine I just have to finish the job I'm doing at present !

Thespoofer · 03-01-2021 03:21PM

listermint wrote: »

Wtf has light switches and cold water tanks got to do it with heat retention....

Bizarre

Youd be surprised the amount of draught a light switch/socket can leave into a house..

corks finest · 03-01-2021 03:22PM

Comer1 wrote: »

I have a teak front door since the house was build in 1996. It's in an alcove under a balcony so gets no weather whatsoever. It's in absolutely perfect condition, exactly as it was the day it was installed by Munster Joinery. It has triple locking and I also fitted a mortise lock a couple of years ago.

The only issue is a bit of condensation on the panels and single glazed glass panels during very cold weather. My wife wants to change it for a composite door but I'm not sure if it's really necessary. Would I be mad to take out (what I consider) a very good door or would the advantages of a composite door over this one be worth it?

Thanks

Fix the seals, buy a pastel colour waterbased paint, brighten it up, as a painter, teak, oak, mahogany doors mostly replaced atm,
One time you'd be shot for painting over hard wood etc not now, they're dated

corks finest · 03-01-2021 03:23PM

Thespoofer wrote: »

It improved sound, heat, door ' feels heavier ' when using and all for a few euro. Outside can be painted any colour you like.
I'm definitely doing mine I just have to finish the job I'm doing at present !

FFS spread the money, employ a decorator, local, send me a pm, I'll give you ideas if stuck, and pics on what's app of a teak door done a month ago that hadn't seen oil, or paint in 12 years, but sorted easily in 2 hours and a bit, and if u follow simple directions you can diy

Thespoofer · 03-01-2021 03:26PM

corks finest wrote: »

FFS spread the money, employ a decorator, local

F@!k that, more than capable of doing it myself, too many cowboys around in all trades.

corks finest · 03-01-2021 03:32PM

Thespoofer wrote: »

F@!k that, more than capable of doing it myself, too many cowboys around in all trades.

Hahaha ha ha not talking about cowboys or rip offs, was in a job in Carrigaline last weekend, previous guy ( not a painter)
Charged e1700 to do a large living room diner including the price of paint etc,
I put the guy right and told him he was ripped off( by a relative of his)and that I would have charged maximum of e475-550

anewme · 03-01-2021 03:32PM

I replaced my dreadful MJ door with Palladio (no letterbox) and the difference in heat in the hall is amazing though.

I’d love a teak door though and think you are mad to get rid if it unless there is huge heat escaping.

If you Really wanted to change it up;
Change the glass to something more contemporary..
Get it spray painted or hand painted. Different colour in hall will make hall brighter.
Replace the letter box, knobs, knockers etc

Reckon would look great.

corks finest · 03-01-2021 03:34PM

anewme wrote: »

I replaced my dreadful MJ door with Palladio (no letterbox) and the difference in heat in the hall is amazing though.

I’d love a teak door though and think you are mad to get rid if it.

If you Really wanted to change it up;
Change the glass to something more modern.
Get it spray painted or hand painted.
Replace the letter box, knobs, knockers etc.

Spray painted???? Ffs believe me it goes everywhere, and unless everything, and I mean everything is covered, it'll go all over the place

Government buildings · 03-01-2021 03:35PM

I don't think I would put water-based paint on the front door.
Firstly clean the door of all grime. Then one coat of oil based primer. Then one coat of light grey undercoat oil based to cover the teak. Finally one or two coats satinwood of your chosen colour oil based. Important to sand lightly between all coats.

Do the same on the inside of the door except finish with a white or light colour. You will get away with water-based on the inside of the door.

I would paint the frame in a contrasting or complimentary colour to the door for maximum effect.

Great idea to insulate the recessed areas on the back of the door.

Best left to a summer job!

Thespoofer · 03-01-2021 03:35PM

corks finest wrote: »

Hahaha ha ha not talking about cowboys or rip offs, was in a job in Carrigaline last weekend, previous guy ( not a painter)
Charged e1700 to do a large living room diner including the price of paint etc,
I put the guy right and told him he was ripped off( by a relative of his)and that I would have charged maximum of e475-550

Exactly.

anewme · 03-01-2021 03:37PM

corks finest wrote: »

Spray painted???? Ffs believe me it goes everywhere, and unless everything, and I mean everything is covered, it'll go all over the place

No it won’t. If you get a professional. How do you think people get their kitchens done. ?

I’ve seen people get pvc windows and doors done. Looks like new house.

Garlinge · 03-01-2021 03:39PM

Interesting thread. Certainly there is a fashion for the composite doors and I can see advantages of insulation, maintenance free and better security. Our door is mahogany as are the windows. I like the look of natural wood. The door is sheltered in a deep porch so over 40 yrs, it only needs rub of oil to smarten up.

I checked over house with a fancy meter and was surprised to see the low rating for the door. I have done most of 'low hanging' fruit on insulation front. It would an expensive job as would need to include a side glazed panel (already doubleglazed). I am thinking maybe to enclose the porch instead but again would be hard to look well with rest of windows in wood. I think maybe leave it for next occupant of house!

corks finest · 03-01-2021 03:43PM

anewme wrote: »

No it won’t. If you get a professional. How do you think people get their kitchens done. ?

I’ve seen people get pvc windows and doors done. Looks like new house.

You'll pay more than the doors worth to spray it, and ref kitchens, any decent decorator would be your man, unless you've more money than sense

corks finest · 03-01-2021 03:45PM

anewme wrote: »

No it won’t. If you get a professional. How do you think people get their kitchens done. ?

I’ve seen people get pvc windows and doors done. Looks like new house.

Pvc windows? ðŸ˜‚ Sprayed????????? What on earth would you use a sprayer outside doing window frames?

anewme · 03-01-2021 05:15PM

corks finest wrote: »

Pvc windows? ðŸ˜‚ Sprayed????????? What on earth would you use a sprayer outside doing window frames?

Loads of companies doing it.

tabby aspreme · 03-01-2021 07:47PM

If your going to paint the door, sand it lightly first, to give the primer a key, aluminium primer was traditionally used on teak as the oils didn't effect it, there may be a more modern primer that's just as good

Should I change my teak door?

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