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Door Spares is a UK trade supplier of commercial door and window hardware, part of the dormakaba Group.

We stock replacement parts and new hardware for a wide range of
applications — from fire door closers and floor springs to high-security
cylinders, panic hardware, and window control systems.

Our range covers leading brands including dormakaba, Abloy, Adams Rite,
Clearline, GEZE, Exidor, Groom, and Axim. Whether you're a locksmith sourcing a
replacement cylinder, a contractor specifying floor springs for a new build, or
a facilities manager replacing a failed door closer, we stock the parts you
need and can despatch them the same day.

Order before 2pm for same-day despatch. Free delivery on orders over £100. Need
advice? Call your nearest trade counter or use our contact form — our team
knows these products inside out.

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Door Closers
Door Closers

Door Closers

Floor Springs

Floor Springs

Panic Hardware

Panic Hardware

Transom Closers

Transom Closers

Window Gear

Window Hardware

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7100 electric strike - adams rite

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Brands we stock

We are an authorised stockist and part of the dormakaba Group, supplying genuine parts direct to trade and public customers across the UK.

dormakaba
dormakaba

dormakaba

Groom
Groom

Groom

GEZE
GEZE

GEZE

Adams Rite
Adams Rite

Adams Rite

Axim
Axim

Axim

Union
Union

Union

Casma
Casma

Casma

Exidor
Exidor

Exidor

Sealy
Sealy

Sealy

Strand
Strand

Strand

Borg Locks
Borg Locks

Borg Locks

Briton
Briton

Briton

Door Spares Daily

Door Spares Daily Wednesday 9 September 2026
Industry News
BS 8214:2026 Fire Door Standard Now in Force — What Installers Need to Know
The revised BS 8214:2026 code of practice for fire door installation came into force in March 2026, replacing prescriptive guidance with evidence-based requirements and significantly tightening installation standards. Alongside this, quarterly fire door inspections are now mandatory for buildings over 11 metres, and digital “Golden Thread” documentation must be maintained for all fire safety equipment. The old BS 476-22 test standard has been withdrawn and superseded by EN 1634-1, affecting how fire door sets are specified and certified. For trade installers, the practical upshot is that correct hardware selection and documented installation evidence matter more than ever on every commercial job.
Product Spotlight
EN-Rated Overhead Door Closers — Size 2–6
Overhead door closers are the workhorse of any commercial building, required on virtually every fire door, corridor door, and entrance in offices, schools, hospitals, and retail premises. Our range covers sizes 2–6 to suit lightweight internal doors right up to heavy-duty external sets, all CE-marked to EN 1154 and certified for use on fire-rated assemblies. Key features to look for: adjustable closing and latching speed, back-check to protect door frames, and a power-adjustable spring for changing traffic levels. All models are in stock for same-day despatch from our UK warehouse.
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Installer Tip
Matching Door Closer Size to Door Weight and Width
Fitting an undersized closer is one of the most common fire door failures — the door won't latch reliably under BS 8214:2026 requirements, and an inspection will flag it immediately. As a rule of thumb: size 2–3 suits doors up to 950 mm wide and 45 kg; size 4 covers up to 1100 mm and 65 kg; sizes 5–6 are for heavy external or high-traffic doors. Always check the door and frame manufacturer's certification for the approved closer model if you're working on a certified fire door assembly, as substituting a different product can invalidate the fire rating. When in doubt, go one size up — an oversized closer can always have its spring wound down, but an undersized one cannot compensate.