Hi just joined DIY Doctor and read your question. Why not give the makers of thr door a ring and ask them, or I am sure a local installer would advise you even if they had to make a visit. It will be worth it in the end. After all you don't want to ruin a good door and have to spend out to have a ne...
Why don't yyou ask the planning department about what you propose, you might get a supprise. You have nothing to loose, and who knows you might get what you want. After all if you don,t ask you will not find out.
I have moved into a new house and the builder has painted the front door. On looking closely I find that the door is not metal which I was told it was, and is infact UPVC. Some of the paint is now starting to flake, and therefor I would like to strip it back to the unpainted UPVC surface that it sho...