We are regularly getting asked how to protect doors from damage on site.
The Proguard team have come together to develop this step-by-step how-to guide to protect doors from damage and avoid extra costs, including Proguard Bufferboard that provides extra heavy duty door protection to give you peace of mind.
What you'll need:
- Door Jamb Protector
- Tape Measure
- Low Tack Tape
- Ruler
- Bufferboard
- Sharp Knife
- Bubble Wrap
- U-profile Edge Protection
Step 1: Assess the level of door protection required
What level of protection is required? Ask yourself, what trades will be working around the doors? As a general rule, if only decorating work is being carried out, door protection sleeves or door protection correx will be acceptable. However, to provide full protection and peace of mind, we suggest you use Bufferboard. Bufferboard provides high impact protection, whilst being lightweight and easy to cut.
Step 2: Protect the door jambs
Before you begin protecting the door itself, you need to protect the exposed door frame. Place a door jamb protector onto the door jambs. The protectors' high impact protection foam will protect from knocks and scrapes from construction traffic - no fixing is required, as the protectors are self-gripping. You'll need to ensure that the top of the door frame is protected, as this is susceptible to damage from ladders etc. We recommend using a half-length jamb protector in this area.
Step 3: Cut the Bufferboard to size
Next, measure the door size and cut door sheets of Bufferboard to size by using a sharp knife. Make sure you cut a hole for any door handles and affix eight strips of easy tear low tack tape around all four sides of each sheet.
Step 4: Fix the door protection sheets
Hold up the door protection sheet to the door and fix the tape over each edge of the door. Repeat for the other sheet - this should hold the sheets firmly in place.
Step 5: Protect the door edges
Measure the thickness of the door and select the right U-profile edge protection. For example, if the door is 50mm thick, select the 45-60mm U-profile door edge protectors. Fix these around each exposed edge of the door, except on the hinge side, if necessary use easy tear low tack tape to secure.
Step 6: Protect the door handles
We strongly advise that any door handles, should not be fitted until the last possible moment. However, if they have been fitted, it is vital they are well protected, as they can be costly to replace. We suggest cutting a metre square of bubble wrap and wrapping this around the door handle, using easy tear low tack tape to secure, making sure none of the handle is left exposed.
Whilst protected, the door should be held back to stop it closing and becoming a potential safety hazard.
Making the most of door protection
Are you working on a larger project and don't have time to cut your bufferboard to size? We can cut bufferboard and correx board to your required size.
Contact us for custom size bufferboard
If you want to make more of your door protection on site, then why not add your brand name and logo to bufferboard, door sleeves or other temporary door protection.
Contact us for your branded door protection
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If you have any questions on how to protect doors for your project or would like further advice, please contact one of our protection consultants on 0800 999 2429 or email sales@beckuk.co.uk
