November 17, 2009

Plywood Sheet for a Door?

I want to make a large sliding door based on a single sheet of 3/4" plywood. The problem is, the sheet would ideally be 6 foot x 8 foot. I understand that the standard size is 4x8. Do 6x8 sheets exist / are they available without paying stupid premium? Where would I get one? If I were to bolt together 4 sheets of standard 3/8" & cut down to 6x8, would i have any issues (would it be better or worse)?

FYI, the door I am considering putting in is a barn door style, framed with 1 3/4" wood with the plywood covered in 1/2" industrial felt on both sides.

Thanks

November 11, 2009

Anderson Frenchwood patio doors

For sale. Anderson triple Frenchwood patio doors (1 center door opens and 2 side panels are stationary.) Wood inside. White outside. Grills included. 6'11" high by 9' wide. still in box. Asking $1350. Costs $2850 at Home Depot. call 212-945-8196. Also available is a 60"x 60" casement window that matches the doors.$100.

November 1, 2009

Looking for Exterior Doors

Looking for brownstone exterior doors for opening 96x56. Would like glass in them but not picky. Would go under an existing half-circular transom. Also, does anyone know the hours of Eddie's place on Green and Grand. We went today and it was closed. Is he open on sundays?

October 18, 2009

Weatherstripping Help?

Howdy. Looking for someone to help me professionally weatherstrip a couple of doors. This is primarily for sound leakage, not weather or heating. Any suggestions/numbers/emails?

Thanks...

October 15, 2009

Where to Sliding Pocket Doors?

My wife and I are moving a door in our apartment and are looking for a sliding pocket door. Anyone know where I can find contemporary sliding pocket doors? Appreciate the help!

October 14, 2009

Salvage Doors Wanted

Hello, I'm looking for old solid-core brownstone interior doors - the kind you may have sitting in your basement unused. Any size at all will do, and any condition - painted or not, with or without hardware. Please let me know if you have any available.

Thanks,
Peter

October 1, 2009

Replace Door Handles

Would like to replace all my doors handles which are cheapies with one that I bought in Anthropologie (on sale). However it seems that the bar is too long. Can I bring these to a hardware to get cut to right size? Or will I need a professional to perform this task.
K

September 23, 2009

Front Door in Landmarked Area

I just bought a brownstone in newly-landmarked Prospect Heights. The building's front door is relatively new -- installed within the last 10 years. It's a good, solid, wood door but the light stain and shiny, brassy fixtures don't fit the look of this old home. The LPC report describes the door as "non-historic" -- and it looks it. I'd like to stain or paint the door a darker, subtler color and replace the fixtures with something that looks older. My question is: how do I do this now that the place is landmarked? I know it’s likely to be a hassle, but how much of one? Should I just forget it? If changing the color of the door is too difficult, can I at least change the fixtures or does that require approval too? If someone with experience can give me some advice, I’d appreciate it. Thanks!

September 16, 2009

How to Fix Sticky Door

Dear all,

The door to my apartment is sticky. To open or close it I have to push it in or out with my body weight. Any tips on how to fix this? Would love to figure out a way to do it myself instead of calling someone in.

Thanks, as always!

September 11, 2009

Front Door Repairs

our brownstone front doors (original to
italaianate style) are in bad need of repair, cracks, one door doesn't lock properly,glass very wobbly.
suggestions as to who could do this?

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