Upgrading My Workshop Security with a Lathams Steel Door

After 3 years of using my home made workshop door I have now upgraded to a steel door to increase security and reduce noise - watch as I install it start to finish.

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[JacksonDick-br]

I have zero need for a door like this. I just enjoy watching someone who knows what they are doing.

[jonnygunner]

I bought and installed a Latham’s door about 16 months ago-(outward opening). They are a brilliant company to deal with and the product is first class-the locking mechanism is just incredible. Buy one of their doors and you won’t go far wrong.

[captainpym]

Love how tidy you made the bottom sill fit. Great example of attention to detail.
Do it once, do it right.

[nigelgarnham]

I need to do exactly the same. The wooden door to my workshop is past its best and I’m in the process of getting quotes from Latham‘s for a similar door. I’m very impressed with the product and your video as usual is a great help. Keep up the great work.

[davesmith]

Hi Shaun. My wife and I absolutely love your channel. Been watching for ages(and subscribed). I'm 71. And have been a carpenter all my working life. And thought I knew it all. WRONG!! You are an inspiration mate, with your very soothing voice(Wife's words). Everything is made to look so easy. Now she says "Why don't you make one of those"? And some of them? You are costing me a fortune. We also love your banter when working together with Rag and bone brown. Such great entertainment!! I see you were using an electric nailer/stapler. You appear pleased with that one. I just bought one. It was sh*te. Sent it back. Would you mind telling me the make, and where you got it from, please.
Can't wait for a new vlog, So, c'mon.
Dave (a narrowboater).

[WitheredPancake]

I fitted what is probably an identical door from Latham's to my garage (workshop) about 9 months ago. Really good quality door, would recommend their doors to anyone looking to do this. Also, thanks Stuart for your previous video when you fitted your original door, as I used that to learn how to measure, and cut the bricks to make the opening for the door. Ended up with a really good finish, and that satisfying solid clunk when you close the door just ouzes quality.

[kylevanwinkle]

Very nice install. And as you said a very well designed door.

Nice to watch someone knowledgeable about their craft do quality work

[Disposalist]

I got one from Latham for a recent garage conversion, because the door in the middle of the garage was effectively a new 'external' door for my house, even though it was beyond a reasonably secure garage door.
Got one very much like yours, Mr ProperDIY. The chippies doing my conversion fitted it, but told me it was a doddle, even though 100kg.
Better than your average wooden or UPVC fire/security/soundproof door and no more expensive.

[mattmmk]

I genuinely find Stuart inspirational.

Cool DIY stuff is why I'm here but his passion for making these videos is so apparent and very charming.

Fair play to you Stuart!

[musthavechannel]

The color matching is very satisfying.

[MikeSmith-sgpt]

Well that saves me looking for a supplier for my workshop door! They've thought of every eventuality of the installation. The locking system looks like it would make a pretty decent bank vault!

[utilitarian]

I’ve been looking at these for a while now. My shed door is broken. These look really good and love the spacers on the frame!

[martinwalton]

I’ve just had our garage up and over door replaced with two hinged steel doors from Lathams. I think they look great and are very well made. My wife is not so sure but I think they’re a work of art! 😊

[simonlunt]

As a joiner I have fitted a few doors and frames and that includes pvc 😂 so I was quite impressed with how the frame fits into your opening and the locking into the head nice job sir 👍

[TeresaBell-kp]

My husband is a carpenter and has been known to borrow my kitchen knives. Except my knives are new and I am a chef !
To teach him a lesson...I borrowed one of his wood chisels to use as a screw driver😊😊😊.
He never borrowed my stuff again !

[andyc]

Brilliant Stuart, what a nice change to find something that is well designed and where some real effort has been made to make thing as smooth as possible for the installer - looks like a great product ! As always you show, a practical and organised way of going about a project like this, btw I totally agree about a bread-knife - should be in every DIY tool-kit !

[paulclarke]

I bought the same door from Lathams but I opted for external opening as they are far more difficult to get in, as any external attack is just forcing the door into its frame rather than stressing the Hooply locking mechanism. If you have the room always opt for opening out for a security door. Fantastic video well demonstrated on the fitting

[luke.mcconnell]

I'm very pleased with the Lathams door I've had on my workshop for the past 5 years. One thing to note - deal with any sign of stiffness in the locking mechanism promptly. They do need lubrication from time to time.

[graemescott]

I have fitted a Lathams fire exit steel door and they are an excellent company to deal with and fitting the door couldn't have been easier.

[phil]

Great choice. I bought a one and a half leaf door from Lathams. Very good choice. Great service and would well recommend them