What to do with this old door?

sol2017
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I'm renovating my c.1900 house and internal doors have been overboarded until last night. Taking the board off revealed this:
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What would you do with it? How to repair the door (without spending a fortune)? Is it possible to buy matching beading/moldings to replace the damaged pieces? I'm now expecting the same problem with 4 doors (both sides each).
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  • sol2017
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    Image is here: https://ibb.co/fw3pjo
  • stator
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    replace the detail inserts, sand the rest and repaint or stain it
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  • FreeBear
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    sol2017 wrote: »
    Is it possible to buy matching beading/moldings to replace the damaged pieces? I'm now expecting the same problem with 4 doors (both sides each).

    There are companies out there specialising in period moldings. They do tend to be somewhat expensive though.

    Had to repair a 1920s door recently. Very similar in style to yours. Picked up a length of 9mm glazing bead that was a close, but not perfect, match with the original. After painting, you'd have to look pretty close to spot the difference.
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  • sol2017
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    Yes, I did a quick search online and specialist stuff seemed quite expensive. To a point where I considered replacing all doors. But that would be very tricky as some of them are custom sizes (not close to standard stock).

    FreeBear, thanks, I'll have a look what beads are out there, hopefully I can find a close match. What are the best places to look for them?
  • getmore4less
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    if all the doors are the same you could change one side of one door to new beadings(close match) and use the old beading to repair the others.
  • sol2017
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    getmore4less, that's a great idea, thank you. I just hope that one side would be enough for all repairs
  • Will2208
    Will2208 Posts: 19 Forumite
    I'd recommend having them dipped and stripped. We had 5 doors done about 5 years ago and they look fantastic. Just Google paint stripping companies in you area. Our doors are the original Edwardian type which had a sheet of plyboard pinned to each side. They also had several coats of paint. As far as I can remember it cost £120 for 5 doors.
  • flashg67
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    most B&Q's have a stand with loads of different softwood mouldings to choose from
  • FreeBear
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    flashg67 wrote: »
    most B&Q's have a stand with loads of different softwood mouldings to choose from

    My local B&Q has a very limited selection, and even though Wickes isn't too far away, I tend to use Jewsons.

    B&Q/Homebase/Wickes all carry stocks of some moldings, as do many of the builder/timber merchants.
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  • Norman_Castle
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    If your house is common to the area its likely there are many others with the same doors. Skip diving locally might get what you need. Try asking at properties being renovated. Keep a few tools in the car unless you want to take a complete door home.
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