What Every Carpenter Knows About Installing FSC Certified Wooden Doors Properly

Home renovations can create a lot of unavoidable waste, which can have an impact on our environment. If this is something that is playing on your mind, taking care to choose materials that are responsibly sourced can help to reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your project.

What are FSC certified wooden doors?

The Forest Stewardship Council FSC is a non-profit organisation that is dedicated to developing trusted solutions to protect forests and tackle issues relating to deforestation, climate and biodiversity.

Products that achieve FSC certification have been crafted using materials sourced from responsibly and sustainably managed forests. These forests also deliver social, environmental and economic benefits, and meet tough standards for community wellbeing, conservation and workers’ rights.

As well as achieving FSC certification, many of the replacement wooden doors in the Happy Doors range have also achieved the FIRA Gold Award.

What is the FIRA Gold Award?

FIRA gold certification is only awarded to products that meet high standards and comply with every piece of legislation that governs the furniture industry. Certification is only awarded to products following a rigorous assessment period, including performance and quality tests. Additionally, products must also pass ongoing re-testing and audit processes to retain certification.

As the quality and longevity of our products is something that we take extremely seriously here at Happy Doors, many of our styles have achieved and continue to retain both FSC and FIRA gold awards. Let’s take a look at a few of our most popular FSC certified and FIRA Gold Award winning styles in a little more detail.

Popular FSC Certified and FIRA Gold Award Winning Door Styles from Happy Doors

The Valore Slab Door

Slab style doors have a sleek and seamless look, which makes them an ideal addition to a contemporary kitchen space, and our Valore range is available in a selection of high quality finishes.

If you adore neutral tones, our matt cashmere, driftwood light grey or marmo patagonia finishes are all stunning options that will elevate your space. If you’re looking for options that offer a little more colour, our matt smoke green or matt alby blue finishes have a fresh yet timeless quality that will continue to look beautiful for many years to come.

Our Valore doors are also available in finishes that will make more of a statement in your space, including black mustang nero, vanguard walnut and tigerwood nero. If you're not sure which finish to choose, you can order up to six swatches free of charge.

The Wilton Woodgrain Shaker Door

If you’re looking for replacement doors that have character but feel fresh and contemporary, our Wilton Woodgrain Shaker doors are an excellent option. The subtle woodgrain detail across the panel offers a hint of texture and character in a way that will bring your kitchen space to life.

Pro Tip: You can customise our Wilton range to suit your own tastes, preferences and style through your choice of handles. You could enhance the traditional elements of the design by choosing chic cupped handles in a soft satin brass finish or amplify the clean lines by choosing sleek bar style handles in a shiny chrome or stainless steel finish.

The Zurfiz Door with Colour Matched Edge

If you’re looking for ultra-modern doors to complete your contemporary renovation project, our Zurfiz Doors with Colour Matched Edges are an ideal choice. The slab style and perfectly matched edges offer a truly seamless look, which will add the perfect finishing flourish to your space.

Pro Tip: Our Zurfiz doors are available in a selection of contemporary matt, metallic and gloss finishes, so you’re certain to find plenty of options that suit your personal style.

The Zurfiz Door with Glass Effect Edge

For spaces that will benefit from a touch of extra brightness, our stylish Zurfiz doors are also available in a style with a glass effect edge. Fresh, contemporary and characterful, this style suits a variety of spaces and always looks clean, polished and high end.

Again, there are many different finishes to choose from, including both ultragloss and metallic options. If you want your space to feel fresh and bright, ultragloss white or ultragloss metallic blue are great choices. However, if you’re looking for a finish with a subtle dimension, ultragloss limestone or ultragloss copperleaf are certain to shine in your home.

Your carpenter will be impressed with Happy Doors cabinet doors

Your carpenter will have worked on many home renovation projects and will be familiar with a wide range of different products and materials. It’s not always easy to impress a skilled carpenter, however, we’re confident that they will approve of your choice of replacement doors.

If you’re looking for some more information regarding the sustainability credentials of our doors, would like some help finding the right style for your renovation project, or have any other questions about what we do here at Happy Doors, please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable team by calling 0345 257 2526 or sending an email to hello@happy-doors.co.uk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is FSC certification important?

At a time when concerns for the environment are at an all-time high, taking steps to minimise the impact our actions are having on our planet is something that is becoming increasingly important. It’s something we care about deeply here at Happy Doors, which is why we have sought to achieve FSC certification for many of the styles in our range.

Can I install replacement wooden doors myself?

Yes, as we guarantee that all our wooden doors will be cut to your measurements, you can be assured that the installation process is smooth and seamless. Plus, if you choose to include pre-drilled hinge holes, all you’ll need is a screwdriver and our simple four-step guide.

Alternatively, if you’re working with a carpenter, they are certain to make short work of the task at hand and will have your new kitchen finished to a high standard in no time at all.