What we did

• Hung a new barn door on a track in the hallway, with a drop bolt so the door can be locked and a new timber stop to pack it out from the laundry door.
• Replaced the rusting laundry sink with a new 635 x 475 mm sink.
• Removed the existing window in the master bedroom and filled the opening: 6 mm cement sheet with butt joints on the outside and plasterboard on the inside, flushed and left with a prep coat ready for painting.
• Replaced an old fluorescent batten light in a bedroom with a 1200 mm LED tri-colour batten, then tested the installation to AS/NZS 3000.
• Tidied the work areas and removed all rubbish from site.

Closing up a window opening properly

Filling in a window is more than patching a hole. The opening has to be framed and lined so the wall is weatherproof on the outside and flat and paintable on the inside. Here that meant cement sheet outside, plasterboard inside, and the joins set, sanded and primed. If you have a window you no longer need, or one that leaks or is damaged, see our Plastering & Render Repairs and Carpentry services.

Why choose a barn door?

A barn door slides on a track instead of swinging, so it does not need clear floor space in front of it. It does need a clear stretch of wall to slide along, and a drop bolt or similar fitting if you want it to lock, as it did here. If you are weighing up a new door for a hallway, laundry or bathroom, see our Door Installation & Repair service.

Planning a few jobs at once?

Bundling carpentry, plastering and small electrical changes into one visit can save on call-outs and keep the disruption short. Every job starts with a free onsite assessment and a written quote. We are licensed and insured, and our labour carries a lifetime guarantee. Request a free quote or call (08) 8983 3000.