Renovate & do it yourself

Renovating can be a very worthwhile investment in your home, especially if you own or are buying an older property. Not only can a renovation increase the value of your home, but it can also make living more enjoyable and comfortable.

On our blog, you'll find numerous articles that can help you make your renovation plans a reality. We offer useful tips and tricks that can help you make the right decisions to get the most out of your renovation.

Whether you're renovating an entire home or just making minor changes, our blog offers inspiration and practical advice. We'll also give you valuable information on materials and tools you'll need to successfully complete your renovation.

Visit our blog regularly to discover the latest trends and innovations in renovation. We are sure that you will find a lot of useful information that can help you with your renovation project.

Whether for new builds, existing buildings or renovation projects, sliding glass doors open up rooms and ensure optimum use of daylight. They give rooms a new modern look with their clear aesthetic appearance.

Glass doors are versatile. Whether a windowless hallway, an awkwardly situated living room on the north side or an adjoining room that is to become a walk-in closet: Glass doors allow friendly sunlight to flood cool rooms and noticeably and sustainably improve the feeling of living.

Wooden doors can be easily replaced with glass doors. But which type of door is particularly suitable for renovation and what to look for?

All designs from Griffwerk are available as a complete product family. For the rosette set for wooden doors, you can also get lockable variants. Glass doors do not have to do without the uniform look: The lock cases can be combined with handles from the entire range.

Tip: In many cases, old frames can be retained - this saves effort and costs.

You want to give an existing interior door a new face? The old door handles are quickly history, but possible drill holes can be disturbing. To cover these, simply use a long backplate fitting. If you don't have the same problem with your old door, use a short backplate fitting.

Not every door needs a large-scale solution like the long backplate set.

If no old drill holes need to be covered or if you value a particularly discreet design, the short escutcheon set is just right.

Never simply pull doors shut. They may be legally considered unlocked. In order to benefit from insurance cover in the event of a claim, it is worth asking your insurance company. Take this opportunity to clarify whether the resistance class of the security fittings is sufficient.

A security upgrade in rented apartments, like all changes that affect the building fabric, must be agreed with the landlord. It makes sense to obtain written permission, which also excludes the obligation to dismantle the building when moving out. Ideally, requests for changes can be clarified before the tenancy agreement is signed.