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Casing with CHARISMA

Typical Door Frame Casing   WM 356… S4S 1X4… WM 351… WM 366… C 211…   International Spy codes?  Quarterback Play calls?   Nope – just door casing profiles that…
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Flush door and frame look

NO CASING? NO PROBLEM!

Door frame “casing” (also known as “trim” or “architraves” globally)  serves two main functions. 1) Aesthetic Appeal (helps define the overall look) 2) Practical Purpose (hides the gap between frame…
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High pressure plastic laminate assortment

High Pressure Laminate Door Frames

Fire Rated High Pressure Laminate Door Jamb by Grandoor Frames High Pressure Laminate Doors are a common choice today for schools, universities, medical facilities, government, airport, and office buildings. Many…
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Barn Slider Wood Door Valances

One of the coolest trends in interior design today is Barn Slider Doors. More and more, hotels, condos, senior living, and other commercial spaces are choosing a top-mounted concealed track with a matching wood valance which helps create a more streamlined, polished look to the door.

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Fire rated wood doors and frames; stairwell doors

Stairwell Doors & Frames

The famous Missing Tile Syndrome by Dennis Prager highlights human’s propensity to notice (and focus on) a single “missing” tile in a beautiful tiled ceiling, rather than appreciate the true…
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Metal Frames vs Wood Frames

Perhaps you’ve had this experience.  Walking through a striking commercial building where no detail was left untouched.  But one glaring mismatch catches your eye. 

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Overhead CONCEALED Closer Frames

Installed Example of Concealed Overhead Closer (LCN) installed in a fire rated Grandoor Frame All fire rated doors (whether it be 20, 45, 60, or 90 minute rated) are required…
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