Yep, i've seen this fellow remove an ancient horizontal coatrail that's been bolted directly to brick and plastered round in an old house and lots of plaster came off despite careful working. He showed how to clean it up, apply dilute PVA to stabilize the concrete, then more concentrated PVA as a prep before plastering, then showed how to apply the under and outer coat. What would make an inexperienced DIY'er quite nervous suddenly seemed possible and doable after watching that video.
Wow cant believe someone could do such a bad job. Why only trim 1 side of the frame & not both sides. At first i thought only 1 side of the trim was mitered then i realised one side wasnt even trimmed. Shocking!!!! Nice repair job & good to see someone taking pride in their work.
When you cut away the dry expanding foam along the left hand side, why did you then not caulk it over with a high modulus silicone to cover up any open pores before putting on the UPVC trim back on? That would have made it even more air tight?
That's me learnt.... right I'm about to do it.... Wish me luck! - Awesome video by the way. I have a lot of respect for people that can do a job - and do it well.
Subscribed to your channel a few months back. I find your videos the most informative and easy to follow, plus I have confidence that the methods you're discussing aren't cutting any corners at all which is great. Having searched through your videos I can't find one that discusses painting a composite external door. This is about as close as I can find (apologies for asking this question on perhaps an inappropriate video). I was wondering what your method would be and what products you would use to repaint the outside (external facing side) of a composite door front door.
Thanks, if it's in direct sunlight a lot of the time your better going for a light colour. And use exterior paints there are some good water based exterior paints but I would go for a flexible oil exterior. Generally the more you pay the better the paint.. And if it's new wood use a good primer and 2 undercoat and even 2 top coat. The more paint at the beginning when first painted the longer the door will last. Re-paint after 2 years and it should last a good while after that.
Painting and Decorating thank you so much for the detailed (and quick) reply. Am looking at Sandtex flexi primer undercoat and then flexi eggshell (which apparently dries more like a satin)
Amazing Job! Just wanted to ask I had my door installed couple days ago and the Packer in the foam moves it’s not tightly wedged in there with the foam would that cause an issue?
I have to do the same to my door but at the bottom and there is no way of using packers or foam due to the door sill . The bolts are 100mm in length so would I be better just just increasing the size
Had the same problem,... daylight no longer shines through .. there was no foam just trim and silicone.. cheer's ... PS.. the doors and windows have only been in for five years ..
Can you recommend someone to survey a conservatory upvc french door frame? The frame is pulled off the house wall top fixings by 10mm, but still a good tight on lower fixing. Consequently the opening door is now not sitting squarely. I dont know if the door frame will pull back in, with the weight of the conservatory roof on it ? It's on the house for sale in South Cheshire. Thank you.
A far superior job compared to those professionals who fitted my new double glazed front and back door and I knew nothing about double glazing, not the only one who,s had problems, but i was the idiot that paid them. (Mugs are us).
The original fit of that door & frame is awful. Only trimmed head & one jamb. Total laziness on the part of the fitter. It should have at least been trimmed top & both sides!
paul whitting the root cause of such problems is the foam and the fillers. Gone are the days when joiners made door frames and Windows that were an interference fit. Now it's rough measure the aperture, make a frame near enough, fit it where it touches and fill in the gaps. Consequently the poorly, trained, Cowboys and self taught think that's all you do. Screws too short? No problem, the foam will hold it in and the mastic will hide the gaps. It's only when you prepare and apply correctly as here, the foam and filler works correctly. Lose the foam and mastic and I bet most of these "tradesmen" would be gone!
@@edwardcharles9764 Well really you never cut perfect because you need to be able to adjust and pack out from the brick. A wood frame touching the brick can rot faster. The problem in the video is the centralising of the frame in the first place it's too far to one side. Foam is great stuff allows the gap to be filled leaving a better job, but like you say you need to know what your doing.
A genuine trades man with a wealth of knowledge and common sense thanks for this upload very helpful
Thanks great comment
Yep, i've seen this fellow remove an ancient horizontal coatrail that's been bolted directly to brick and plastered round in an old house and lots of plaster came off despite careful working. He showed how to clean it up, apply dilute PVA to stabilize the concrete, then more concentrated PVA as a prep before plastering, then showed how to apply the under and outer coat. What would make an inexperienced DIY'er quite nervous suddenly seemed possible and doable after watching that video.
I love the wealth of experience coming out in all the tips you just drop in as you move through the tasks. Marks you out as a cut above.
Thank you.
Absolutely fantastic video - full of proper info - edited nicely - no rubbish - thanks
Thank you.
Cracking job and well above the realms of a painter & decorator and whoever fitted that door should be ashamed of themselves.
Couldn't of said it better, what a cracking job..
You’re preparation and patience is second to none another top notch job,you’re videos that you 2 do are a joy to watch....well done 👍🏻
Probably one of the best videos I've seen. Highly informative. 👌
Best repair video on utube excellent work well done
Thank you
What a job and what a video! absolutely brilliant...I loved the vacuum trick .Thanks for sharing
Thank you your welcome.
Wow cant believe someone could do such a bad job. Why only trim 1 side of the frame & not both sides. At first i thought only 1 side of the trim was mitered then i realised one side wasnt even trimmed. Shocking!!!!
Nice repair job & good to see someone taking pride in their work.
Thanks.
When you cut away the dry expanding foam along the left hand side, why did you then not caulk it over with a high modulus silicone to cover up any open pores before putting on the UPVC trim back on? That would have made it even more air tight?
That's me learnt.... right I'm about to do it.... Wish me luck! - Awesome video by the way. I have a lot of respect for people that can do a job - and do it well.
Thank you, hope all went well.
Thank you very much for this. My door frame has become loose on one side and there is a draft coming through the small gap. 👍
Excellent Video. If you were based in Dublin I would hire you to do the job. I will be using your techniques to fix my front door.
Obviously the door was fitted by cowboys.
Excellent repair job carried out
Yes,,, thank you.
Brilliant work thank you for showing me how to do my door what is the name of the form you use to put between the door
Thanks, it's Soudal 123236 Genius Gun Filler
Subscribed to your channel a few months back. I find your videos the most informative and easy to follow, plus I have confidence that the methods you're discussing aren't cutting any corners at all which is great.
Having searched through your videos I can't find one that discusses painting a composite external door. This is about as close as I can find (apologies for asking this question on perhaps an inappropriate video). I was wondering what your method would be and what products you would use to repaint the outside (external facing side) of a composite door front door.
Thanks, if it's in direct sunlight a lot of the time your better going for a light colour. And use exterior paints there are some good water based exterior paints but I would go for a flexible oil exterior. Generally the more you pay the better the paint.. And if it's new wood use a good primer and 2 undercoat and even 2 top coat. The more paint at the beginning when first painted the longer the door will last. Re-paint after 2 years and it should last a good while after that.
Painting and Decorating thank you so much for the detailed (and quick) reply. Am looking at Sandtex flexi primer undercoat and then flexi eggshell (which apparently dries more like a satin)
Thank you. PBeen trying to figure out my problem
Great video
Wow, is there any trade you cannot do? Thanks for that. Brilliant.
Thank you.
Great job what type of drill bits did you use to drill through the door frame & wall?
Amazing Job! Just wanted to ask I had my door installed couple days ago and the Packer in the foam moves it’s not tightly wedged in there with the foam would that cause an issue?
Possibly not if it's just one and the foam is holding... you could add a little foam around it.. thanks
@@PaintingandDecorating appreciate the reply! I have subscribed thank you
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise
Your welcome thank you.
Good finish to a shit fitted frame. Well done mate.
Thanks.
Top job as always keep up the excellent work
Fantastic job you did there.
Outstanding Job Brillant
Thanks.
Your A Proper painter An Trades Man RESPECT@@PaintingandDecorating
I have to do the same to my door but at the bottom and there is no way of using packers or foam due to the door sill . The bolts are 100mm in length so would I be better just just increasing the size
Possible without seeing it's difficult to say.. thanks
First class job no more to say.
Thank you.
Which screws and plugs would you recommend?
Can I make new holes in the door frame to add extra security or just replace existing?
Yes you can as long as you do it all correctly
Had the same problem,... daylight no longer shines through .. there was no foam just trim and silicone.. cheer's ... PS..
the doors and windows have only been in for five years ..
Your welcome, helps on heating bills.
Cool have similar issues with my front door 😁😀 going to fix it thanks..
Your welcome.
solid repair job A*
Thank you.
Nice. Thanks
Thank you.
Can you recommend someone to survey a conservatory upvc french door frame?
The frame is pulled off the house wall top fixings by 10mm, but still a good tight on lower fixing.
Consequently the opening door is now not sitting squarely.
I dont know if the door frame will pull back in, with the weight of the conservatory roof on it ?
It's on the house for sale in South Cheshire.
Thank you.
Sorry no, sounds like you need support the roof before fixing. Thanks
@@PaintingandDecorating ok thanks
What size screws were the old ones and what size do you recommend using?
Thank you
Your better measuring the gap you have and buying according to that...
Great vid.
Thank you.
A far superior job compared to those professionals who fitted my new double glazed front and back door and I knew nothing about double glazing, not the only one who,s had problems, but i was the idiot that paid them. (Mugs are us).
Well we trust and some people take advantage of that trust. Some just want a job and turn to anything they can have a go at.
The original fit of that door & frame is awful. Only trimmed head & one jamb. Total laziness on the part of the fitter. It should have at least been trimmed top & both sides!
Yes, it's shocking.
paul whitting the root cause of such problems is the foam and the fillers. Gone are the days when joiners made door frames and Windows that were an interference fit. Now it's rough measure the aperture, make a frame near enough, fit it where it touches and fill in the gaps. Consequently the poorly, trained, Cowboys and self taught think that's all you do. Screws too short? No problem, the foam will hold it in and the mastic will hide the gaps.
It's only when you prepare and apply correctly as here, the foam and filler works correctly.
Lose the foam and mastic and I bet most of these "tradesmen" would be gone!
@@edwardcharles9764 too true. If you need to use foam, then you've measured it wrong! That brickwork was awful as well
@@edwardcharles9764 Well really you never cut perfect because you need to be able to adjust and pack out from the brick. A wood frame touching the brick can rot faster. The problem in the video is the centralising of the frame in the first place it's too far to one side. Foam is great stuff allows the gap to be filled leaving a better job, but like you say you need to know what your doing.
Poorly measured frame, well undersize.
you basically you fixed someone else mess the finished is top i hop you charging your customers extra ha ha.
Thanks.
Dry between your toes after a shower
Yawn