SPECIALIST JOINERY
DOOR RESTORATION & BRASS PROTECTION
Royal College of Nursing, Henrietta Foyer, London
Bespoke brass door protection and full restoration
of existing doors to prevent impact damage
from service trolleys.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The doors within the Henrietta Foyer and adjoining areas were suffering repeated damage caused by service trolleys coming into contact with the lower sections and corners of the doors.
KALR Group was tasked with developing a solution that would provide long-term impact protection while remaining sympathetic to the appearance and character of the existing doors.
Our solution combined a full restoration of the existing timber doors with bespoke brass protection plates, carefully designed and manufactured specifically for the installation.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS
Location
Henrietta Foyer, London
Client
Royal College of Nursing
Sector
Specialist Joinery
Works
Restoration, bespoke brass protection, installation
Completed
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PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
12 doors fully restored
24 bespoke brass panels installed
Timber stripped, made good and re-varnished
Protection from service trolley impact
Original features cleaned and polished
A solution sympathetic to the building’s character
IMAGE GALLERY
before works
protection plate
with brass protection
doors
and finish
door
SCOPE OF WORKS
Removal of 12 existing doors
Stripping of old varnish and finishes
Repairs and making good to damaged timber
Re-varnishing and lacquering
Design and manufacture of bespoke brass protection plates
Precision rebating of the brass plates into the doors
Installation of 24 custom brass protection panels
Cleaning and polishing of existing door features and ironmongery
Reinstallation and final finishing of all doors
CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS
CHALLENGE
Doors were regularly exposed to knocks and impact from service trolleys, resulting in damage to timber finishes and vulnerable edges.
SOLUTION
Bespoke brass protection plates, rebated into the door corners to create a clean, integrated finish while providing long-term durability.
ADDITIONAL WORKS
All doors were stripped, made good, re-varnished and lacquered. Existing features and ironmongery were revitalised, cleaned and polished.
RESULT
A robust, visually integrated solution that protects the doors while retaining their original character.
LIVE ENVIRONMENT
Works were carried out in a live building with constant footfall and service access.
SOLUTION
Careful planning and phased installation ensured minimal disruption to building users, with a clean and safe working environment maintained at all times.
THE OUTCOME
The completed works gave the existing doors a renewed, high-quality finish while introducing a robust solution to the recurring impact damage. The 24 bespoke brass panels installed across 12 doors now protect the most vulnerable areas from service trolley contact, while their recessed detailing allows them to appear as an intentional architectural feature rather than an aftermarket addition.
The result is a solution that combines protection, craftsmanship and longevity while retaining the character of the original doors.
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