From Dull to Dramatic, Better Design Hinges on Updating Doors
Interior Door Replacement Company and JELD-WEN are changing the way homeowners think about interior doors

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. January 11, 2006 —

You may not be able to judge a book by its cover, but you certainly can judge a home by its doors. 

Homes that suffer from mismatching, outdated and damaged doors are the inspiration behind Interior Door Replacement Company (IDRC), a specialty remodeling company that is expanding with franchisee locations throughout the nation. IDRC specializes in helping homeowners switch out and update the interior doors in their home—quickly, easily and inexpensively—an improvement that many IDRC customers say changes the look and feel of their homes completely.

The idea for IDRC stems from a belief that updating the style of interior doors can make as much of an impact on the look and feel of a home’s interior design as new carpet, countertops or painting. Interior doors should be considered as a major style feature in the home, according to IDRC. The company is partnering with JELD-WEN, the world’s leading manufacturer of reliable windows and doors, as the official supplier for this fast-growing franchise. IDRC offers a wide variety of JELD-WEN’s most popular styles of molded, custom carved and premium wood doors.

“The average home has 19 doors and the vast majority of those are interior doors. When you consider how much space that really is and what a difference new, updated door styles can make, it’s easy to see the potential,” IDRC president David Winter said.

A concept whose time has come

Since its inception in 1997, IDRC has become the largest and fastest growing company of its kind, replacing hundreds of thousands of interior doors across the country. The company’s patented “Door Pro” process allows homeowners, contractors, realtors and interior designers to easily improve the appearance of their homes and increase their overall value for as little as $129 per installed door. So far, IDRC has 15 locations in California, Arizona, Colorado and Texas. The company is planning a major expansion in the next year, with new franchises in many more areas of the country.

For skilled do-it-yourselfers and even contractors, replacing interior doors can be a tricky process. Getting a door to hang and function properly is an expertise that IDRC has mastered so well, that the company can generally replace all of a home’s interior doors within a few hours and guarantees custom-fitting doors within a fraction of an inch. The company offers complete project service from start to finish, from a variety of hardware installation options to disposal of old doors. IDRC also focuses on clean, professional installation with a philosophy of leaving no trace, besides beautiful new doors. IDRC “Door Pros” are so meticulous, they lay down carpet runners during the installation process, and the majority of the work takes place outside the customer’s home.

Given the fact that IDRC makes updating the interior of the home easy and affordable, Winter said the service is especially popular with realtors who are preparing to sell and homeowners looking for improvement projects that will add value. According to U.S. Census data, the average age of homes in the United States is 32 years and rising, making the market ripe for companies that can provide expertise and simple solutions for updated style.

All about style

JELD-WEN leads the industry with its wide selection of interior doors in wood and molded fiber styles. From JELD-WEN Impression^TM mirror doors to those that can be custom carved with a child’s name or any designs homeowners want, IDRC offers a variety of options.

Among IDRC’s best sellers are JELD-WEN’s Santa Fe and Rockport molded doors, both of which offer distinctive, traditional style. JELD-WEN interior French doors and wood doors that match custom cabinetry are also popular upgrades. 

New interior doors can also help increase home comfort. For those who want to reduce unwanted noise within the home, JELD-WEN provides the option of ProCore The Quiet Door^®, which is up to 50 percent quieter than hollow core flush doors. IDRC also offers professional painting services and premium knob and handle options for an impressive finished look. IDRC provides free catalogs and in-home consultation, in addition to the company’s retail showrooms. IDRC can be found online at www.interiordoor.com or by calling 800-DOOR-PROs.