Information about your door

A door says as much about your personality as the clothes you wear. The choices are limitless, but there are certain things to bear in mind before choosing the door that’s right for you. The most important consideration for choosing a new door — whether inside or out — is that it fits in with the style of the environment. What type of house do you have — modern, traditional, country or townhouse?

Clean, simple lines fit a more modern style, but an older, more traditional house needs a classic door with a little more ornamentation. Whatever you are looking for, you can be confident that Gallant Doors Ld has the door that exactly meets your needs — and the demands of today’s home.

Why choose wood?

For a sophisticated, individual look, wood is the natural choice. Each piece is as unique as a fingerprint. And each species has a distinct feel and personality all its own. From a purely aesthetic viewpoint, you will not find another material that can match wood's elegance and charm. Composite materials try to mimic it, but none have been able to capture the texture, depth and beauty of the real thing.

We use the same types of wooden veneer for all styles of doors.

Can my door be painted, stained, oiled or waxed?

Internal Doors - All types of Internal doors can be treated with paint or vanish type finishes. Be sure to apply amply coats to a new door and fresh coats periodically.

ALWAYS APPLY A FINISH TO ALL SIX SIDES OF YOUR DOOR BEFORE HANGING. If you do not comply with this rule your guarantee may be void.

NEVER use a ‘water-based’ product on your new laminate doors, frames and panels as it may cause peeling.

External Doors (Paint) - External doors, frames and panels may be treated with exterior quality paint. A primer coat, 2 undercoats and 2 gloss coats are recommended. Be sure to seal both the top edge and bottom edge underneath to prevent moisture from entering the timber.

External Doors (Stain or Varnish) - External Doors, frames and panels may be treated with a ‘spirit-based micro porous’ treatment of quality exterior grade. A pre-dec coat and four top coats are recommended. Be sure to seal both the top edge and bottom edge underneath to prevent moisture entering the timber. A pigmented treatment should be used to protect the timber from ultraviolet rays. Clear varnish alone is not sufficient to protect the timber.

NEVER use a ‘water-based’ product on your new external doors, frames and panels. These do not give adequate protection for your external doors.

Storing your new Johnson Door...

We would recommend that the door be hung as soon as possible after purchase. However, if the door must be stored, it must be stacked flat in a cool, dry area free from moisture and not exposed to sunlight or heat. Doors should not be stacked directly on fresh or new concrete, nor should they be leant against a wall for extended periods. Do not remove the protective packaging from your door until you are ready to treat and fit the door.

Do you do purpose made products?

Our company is unable to supply made to measure doors. However, we do supply doors in a wide variety of measurements to suit your every need.

Can you cut my door to…...?

We do not have a cut to size service as dressing the door to suit your frame needs to be done on site by your installer for a perfect fit.

In the case of new frames being supplied by us as well as doors and/or side panels, we will not trim the door(s)/panel(s) to fit the frame. Again this must be done by your installer to ensure best fit.

ALWAYS READ THE FITTING INSRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR DOOR BEFORE ATEMPTING TO FIT THE DOOR.

IF YOU ARE USING A JOINER TO FIT YOUR DOOR / DOOR SET, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU RECEIVE YOUR DELIVERY IN PERFECT ORDER BEFORE BOOKING THE FITTING, GALLANT DOORS LTD OR ANY OF OUR SUPPLIERS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE TO UNPRODUCTIVE DAYS DUE TO DAMAGED GOODS BEING DELIVERED.