{"id":5858,"date":"2023-03-30T15:13:34","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T15:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/?p=5858"},"modified":"2023-03-31T10:51:54","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T10:51:54","slug":"an-ultimate-guide-to-aluminium-front-door-maintenance-and-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/an-ultimate-guide-to-aluminium-front-door-maintenance-and-care","title":{"rendered":"An Ultimate Guide to Aluminium Front Door Maintenance and Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5858\" class=\"elementor elementor-5858\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e3403a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4e3403a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ebff6b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4ebff6b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-366a986 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"366a986\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\n\nAn <span class=\"header-underline\">Ultimate<\/span> Guide to Aluminium Front Door Maintenance and Care\n<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-279362b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"279362b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76800ac e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"76800ac\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-736e304 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"736e304\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Introduction<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c81ae5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c81ae5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Aluminium front doors are known for their strength, durability, and low-maintenance features. However, it&#8217;s essential to follow some simple maintenance and care practices to keep your door looking and functioning at its best. In this comprehensive guide, we&#8217;ll take you through the necessary steps to ensure your aluminium front door stays in top shape for years.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dccd80 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5dccd80\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85dd93e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"85dd93e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1970444468.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-442\" alt=\"how to maintain aluminium front doors\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1970444468.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1970444468-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1970444468-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1970444468-90x60.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4c4d07 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e4c4d07\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13243b4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"13243b4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe4e1ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fe4e1ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Keeping Your Aluminium Front Door Clean<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6e890b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b6e890b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Regular Cleaning: To maintain the pristine appearance of your aluminium front door, it&#8217;s crucial to clean it regularly. We recommend using a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive detergent mixed with water to wipe down your door at least once a month. This will help remove any accumulated dirt, dust, or grime.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Removing Stains or Marks: If you notice stubborn stains or marks on your door, use a non-abrasive sponge or soft brush to gently scrub the affected area. Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive materials as they can damage the door&#8217;s finish.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Cleaning Glass Panels: If your aluminium front door has glass panels, clean them with a glass cleaner or a mixture of water and white vinegar. Spray the cleaner onto the glass and wipe it clean with a microfiber cloth, working in a circular motion to avoid streaks.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b69ff5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3b69ff5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94fee09 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"94fee09\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e5e6b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1e5e6b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lubricating Moving Parts<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe7d32e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe7d32e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Hinges: To ensure smooth operation and prevent squeaking noises, lubricate the hinges of your aluminium front door every six months. Use a silicone-based lubricant, apply a small amount to each hinge, and open and close the door several times to distribute the lubricant evenly.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Locks: Keep the locking mechanism of your aluminium front door in good working order by applying a graphite or Teflon-based lubricant at least once a year. Insert the lubricant into the keyhole and operate the lock a few times to ensure proper distribution.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b0d113 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7b0d113\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b38ecb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3b38ecb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e85f7b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e85f7b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Inspecting Weatherstripping and Seals<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee76987 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee76987\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Regular Inspection: Check the weatherstripping and seals around your aluminium front door every six months to ensure they&#8217;re in good condition. Look for any signs of wear or damage that could affect the door&#8217;s energy efficiency and replace them if necessary.<br \/><br \/><\/p><\/li><li><p>Replacing Weatherstripping: If you need to replace the weatherstripping, remove the old material and clean the surface thoroughly. Then, follow the manufacturer&#8217;s instructions to install the new weatherstripping, ensuring a tight seal around the door.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a1669c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1a1669c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-938f588 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"938f588\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf3a468 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cf3a468\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Maintaining the Door's Finish<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e1aeca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e1aeca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Touching Up Scratches: If you notice any minor scratches on your aluminium front door, use touch-up paint or a fine brush to carefully cover the scratch. Make sure the paint color matches the door&#8217;s finish and allow it to dry completely before touching the surface.<br \/><br \/><\/p><\/li><li><p>Periodic Repainting: Although aluminium front doors are known for their long-lasting finish, they may eventually require repainting. Consult the manufacturer for guidance on the appropriate paint type and application process.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cc8228 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1cc8228\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a64418 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5a64418\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53ff962 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"53ff962\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-382edc6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"382edc6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>By following these maintenance and care tips, you can ensure your aluminium front door stays beautiful and energy-efficient for years to come. Regular cleaning, lubricating moving parts, inspecting weatherstripping, and maintaining the door&#8217;s finish will help protect your investment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c6f168 elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2c6f168\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/design-a-front-door\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Design your door<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd6835d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fd6835d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c0f691 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5c0f691\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kingston-Attlas-aluminium-Front-door-installation.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3380 lazyload\" alt=\"Kingston-Attlas-aluminium-Front-door-installation\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kingston-Attlas-aluminium-Front-door-installation.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kingston-Attlas-aluminium-Front-door-installation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kingston-Attlas-aluminium-Front-door-installation-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/534;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kingston-Attlas-aluminium-Front-door-installation.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3380\" alt=\"Kingston-Attlas-aluminium-Front-door-installation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kingston-Attlas-aluminium-Front-door-installation.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kingston-Attlas-aluminium-Front-door-installation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kingston-Attlas-aluminium-Front-door-installation-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Ultimate Guide to Aluminium Front Door Maintenance and Care Introduction Aluminium front doors are known for their strength, durability, and low-maintenance features. 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