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Leaderflush Shapland recommend doorsets should be installed as a late second fix item.

Installation
Ideally, Plasform® doorsets should be considered as late second fix items, not for installation until all ‘wet trades’ have finished.

All main frame sections are supplied pre-bored and countersunk ready for fixing with wood screws, proprietary expanding bolt systems or self-tapping screws. Matching caps are provided to conceal fixings. Any voids between the back of the frame and wall structure should be sealed in accordance with BS 8214. Architraves and loose stops, where supplied, are attached to the jamb by a secret fix tongue which should be finally secured using a bead of adhesive. Architraves are supplied mitred for easy site assembly.

On-site
All doorsets are carefully wrapped and protected to avoid damage during transportation. To simplify handling, doors and frames are packaged separately. All items are carefully labelled for straightforward reassembly on-site. To avoid damage on-site, it is important that doorsets are stored in dry conditions, with a relative humidity of 40% to 60%, and stacked flat on a minimum of 3 bearers.

Maintenance
For laminates, soap and water or mild detergent will usually clean the surface satisfactorily. Colour paints are available to repair scratches or other damage.

For PVC surfaces, most marks can be cleaned off as above. Tougher stains, such as grease, marker inks or paints can be removed with a proprietary cleaner and soft bristle brush. Powder-based cleaners, bleaches or ammonia should not be used as they can leave a residue unless carefully rinsed off. We recommend proprietary cleaners to be tested on a small area prior to cleaning large areas.