Replacing a door saddle
A good quality door saddle, properly installed and finished, can last for many decades
What is a door saddle?
A door saddle—also called a threshold or saddle board—is a strip of wood, metal or stone located on the floor of a doorway.
It covers the joint where two different floor types meet, such as wood and carpet, or two different styles of laminate.
As added benefits, a door saddle also reduces noise between rooms and slows smoke during a fire.
At Handyman Clonakilty, West Cork, we install high-quality door saddles that are good-looking and durable.
Good quality door saddles
A good quality door saddle has to be cut-to-size and installed properly, using fixings that attach it to the timber or concrete subfloor.
Applying the right finish to the saddle is key to the durability and longevity of the installation.
Cost and aesthetic
Door saddles are relatively inexpensive. Soft woods are cheaper and hard woods (like oak saddles) are more expensive.
You can opt for a paint finish that will match your door frame or you can choose a stain that will bring out the grain of the wood.
If you are staining, adding a protective topcoat is essential to ensure the wood can withstand heavy traffic without getting too dirty.
A door saddle bridges the gap between two different flooring-types, reduces noise transmission and slows down the spread of smoke in the event of a fire
Get in touch about installing floor transitions
Contact us for a free quotation, with no expectation of a commitment. Based in Clonakilty, covering West Cork, fully insured.
Handyman Clonakilty provides handyman services in Clonakilty and surrounding areas in West Cork. We are insured and VAT-registered. For more information, visit our website at www.handymanclonakilty.ie