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Stick’s Corner

Meet Stick, founder and owner of Historic Doors Limited. Stick has been running Historic Doors since 2007, when he went out to buy a front door for his home, and came back with two thousand. Safe to say that since then he has learnt a lot about reclaimed doors. This blog series will be about life at Historic Doors, and all the funny little things we encounter on the way. Hope you enjoy reading it!

Why you should support salvage businesses and reclamation yards

September 26, 2017 by Historic Doors






Supporting salvage and reclamation yards is something that everyone should do. These businesses are often small, and the numbers of them going under every year is saddening. So help these heroes who keep the culture and tradition of design alive for all to have! The hard work that goes into running a salvage business is … Read more






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What Is Architectural Salvage To You?

May 14, 2017May 14, 2017 by Historic Doors






Architectural Salvage is a term that we tend to throw about quite a lot. But if you don’t work in the reclaim and salvage business, then it can seem a bit vague? So what is architectural salvage, and do I want it? Architectural Salvage is a broad term It is a broad and sweeping statement, … Read more






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Architectural Salvage Questions: What to ask before you buy

May 7, 2017May 11, 2017 by Historic Doors






Shopping for reclaimed and salvaged materials isn’t easy. Unlike popping down to your local IKEA, there’s no catalogue of products, and the stock varies from week to week. It’s a little bit like shopping in charity shops, there are loads of great things on sale, but not always at the same time. Because of this, … Read more






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6 new ways to reuse salvaged doors

April 19, 2017May 24, 2017 by Historic Doors






At Historic Doors we are always looking for new ways to use our doors. There are lots of people who want them for their original purpose, as doors, but there are also lots of creatives out there who are looking for a quirky new piece of furniture. Have a look at these six ideas we’ve picked out … Read more






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11 myths about architectural salvage [Debunked]

April 13, 2017May 24, 2017 by Stick Daring






We’ve heard an awful lot of myths about architectural salvage in our time, so we thought we would do our best to debunk them once and for all. Architectural salvage is for everyone! Salvaged wood is poor quality This is one we hear time and again, and it simply isn’t true. Salvaged materials are almost … Read more






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Welcome!

Welcome to the Historic Doors Blog. This blog aims to educate and advise people about reclaimed period doors. At Historic Doors we have over a decade's experience in sourcing, reclamation, renovation and installation. We have experience of working with doors of all ages, from the 15th century to the 1930's.

If you'd like to get in touch about buying a period door for your home or business, please visit our main website or get in touch with stick@historicdoors.co.uk.

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