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removing a door frame

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.17 PM

One of the door frames in my house is in absolute terrible condition, I don't have a door on it as its basically just a walk through from the dining room to kitchen but its not very pleasing to look at and will take ages to fill/make good. I think the best course of action would be to have the frame removed but I suspect its easier said than done? as its not used to hang a door is it possible to make it good by perhaps skimming the area or would I be better off just putting another frame in??? either way? who would be the best trade to approach for the job???

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Aldwick Interiors

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Chichester

Hello, for the best possible finish you should contact a plasterer to remove the old frame, place corner beads where necessary and skim the opening. This is a very straightforward job for a skilled tradesman and won't cost much more than fitting a new frame. It might even be cheaper. Filling and sanding the old frame would be a good DIY option and probably not as time consuming as you think, but if you have no use for the frame, might as well have it removed and skimmed for a nice clean finish.

Answered1 February 2018

Anonymous user

hello you could always think about just getting some plane wood and have the old frame out and finish it of with architrave on both sides. a joiner or good handy man could take care of that for you

Answered31 January 2018