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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

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Floor Springs

Panic Hardware

Panic Hardware

Transom Closers

Transom Closers

Window Gear

Window Hardware

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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 Monday 21 September 2026
Industry News
New BS 8214:2026 Standard Redefines Fire Door Compliance for Commercial Premises
The BS 8214:2026 standard, now in force, shifts the definition of a compliant commercial fire door from individual components to a fully certified, integrated door-set system — meaning the leaf, frame, and all hardware must be specified and certified together. This coincides with the withdrawal of BS 476-22, which has been replaced by EN 1634-1 as the test method for fire door assemblies. The Building Safety Regulator (BSR), which separated from the HSE earlier this year, is stepping up commercial inspections and enforcement under the new framework. For trade customers, this means specifying certified hardware suites — not mixing and matching — to keep clients compliant and avoid liability on re-inspections.
Product Spotlight
Overhead Door Closers — CE-Marked for Commercial Use
Overhead door closers are the workhorse of commercial hardware, controlling door swing speed and latching force in offices, schools, hospitals, and retail premises. A quality EN 1154-compliant overhead closer delivers controlled closing across the full range of temperatures and door weights, with adjustable closing and latching speeds to suit the application. Door Spares stocks a full range of slide-arm, parallel-arm, and cam-action closers from leading brands, with EN-classified closing force from size 2 to size 6. Available for same-day despatch — order before 3pm for next-business-day delivery.
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Installer Tip
Always Check Back-Check Before Fitting — Prevent Door Damage on Wide Openings
When specifying a closer for a door that opens beyond 110°, confirm the model has an effective hydraulic back-check function and set it correctly on install — back-check should engage at around 70–75° of opening to cushion the door before it hits a stop. Without it, doors in busy corridors will repeatedly slam into walls or floor-mounted stops, stressing the closer body and hinge knuckles and shortening the hardware lifespan significantly. On size 4–6 closers fitted to heavy fire doors, also verify the manufacturer's max door width and weight figures before installation — undersizing is the leading cause of premature closer failure. A two-minute check at specification stage saves a costly callback within six months.