Restoration of a pair of weathered French oak entry doors can appear difficult to the uninitiated however at Elements this is our area of expertise. Whether you choose from our extensive range of items on the showroom floor or you find your own antique door we can make it a functional and beautiful addition to your next renovation. Project 1 (featured in Vogue Living) ~ 3 pairs of cedar French doors were purchased from Elements and in conjunction with a designers brief were given a completely different look.

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~Fore planning and knowledge are essential to making the right decisions when restoring an entrance door. We can provide an on site consultation service to advise on pre purchase decisions such as style, size, and suitability along with installation and hardware advice. Which side will the door be hung on? What kind of glass will suit and how thick should the glass be? Will it be exposed to the weather, what sort of finish is suitable? How do you want the lock, key, hardware to look? What timber should the door jamb be made in if it is to match the door?

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Mantle Pieces, Cast Iron Grates & Domestic Items

Our restoration service is suited to those of you who are undergoing major renovations or time poor customers who have a single item such as fire place or a panelled door and wish to have it restored. Much of our work also arises from clients who choose a piece from the Elements showroom floor and then have the item finished to match an existing room decor. Architectural items that are most suitable for restoration are generally those from the early colonial period through to the late Deco period. Some items simply need a light clean, detail and an old finish revived to survive another hundred years of daily use, other pieces require complete restoration as the pictures show. Project 3.

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Every job is assessed individually depending on the client’s requirements; the services that are regularly undertaken are listed below:

• Old finish revival
• Paint or polish removal
• Preparation sanding
• Minor carpentry repairs (or major if the item has been left to deteriorate)
• Colour matching of repairs
• Staining or bleaching
• Size adjustment for door fitting
• Traditional polishing & waxing
• Painted finishes

So, how to get started? If you are able, simply email a photo to wshop@elements.net.au or phone us during business hours. Please note, due to space and work flow all restoration work must be booked into the workshop in advance and collected once completed.ed.