I seek a detailed response please with regards hanging interior doors : - On the lock side of an interior door I have marked down a pencil line using the edge of the frame ....do I plane this off or down to it...all other sides have been planed? Thanks!
2007-01-12 08:45:02 · 9 answers · asked by Rexion 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
When hanging doors ALWAYS set plumb on the hinge side first. Once this is complete then proceed to establish gaps where the door meets the frame. What I think is happening is that your house's framing may be off or there is something in the way preventing the door from closing.
When pre-ung doors are sold they fit perfectly from the factory. Before hanging you should always check the size of the opening to make sure that it will fit. 1/2" or less is a good rule of thumb. Then shim the openings accordingly.
You may have to do several dry fits before getting the door exactly as it needs to be. You may also have to do some re-framing around the opening.
I have hung over three hundred of doors (no exageration) and I've never had to plane the sides to make them fit in the frame. I've planed the bottoms enough times to compensate for uneven floors and flooring but never the sides. You may have to cut the bottom of the latch side of the frame to get a better fit if the floor is uneven.
Good luck and remember a level and straight edge are your best friends in this type of job!
2007-01-12 10:33:20 · answer #1 · answered by tropicalturbodave 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mark up and fit the hinge side first...the carefully shave off the excess so the door fits flush.
Then work on the handle and latch side.
REMEMBER...seal the door properly with paint/varnish...not forgetting to cover the top and bottom of the door.
Once a door collects water and swells then it will never dry out and you'll have problems for ever.
2007-01-15 15:54:16 · answer #2 · answered by blissman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Erm, I think if you look at the 'grain' at the bottom of the door one side will have a wider solid part, this is the side that should be planed.
Not the side with the thinner timber to it. As you have mentioned there is a lock side and a hinge side.
2007-01-12 16:58:05 · answer #3 · answered by My name's MUD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hanging a interior door is not as difficult as you think; with a little elbow grease things should go smooth. Follow these directions......
2007-01-14 03:03:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you plane this edge you will hit the lock or latch, take it of the hinge side it will be easier
2007-01-12 16:57:54 · answer #5 · answered by Andy K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are starting with a new door first fit hinge side to casing then fit door into casing allow 2ml gap fit top of door to casing head then fit bottom of door to allow it to clear carpet fit hinges ,latch etc
2007-01-14 17:28:54 · answer #6 · answered by Robert C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, thats fine what you are doing, just don't drill the holes for the lockset or passageset before you begin. This would mess up your offset. Git r dun!
2007-01-12 17:02:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a joiner saves all the hassle
2007-01-13 17:53:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you need help, i can help out,i'm able to hang doors. thanks
2007-01-12 21:27:55 · answer #9 · answered by angelmeza310 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋