Interior Door Hanging Tips

Make it just under.

Interior door hanging tips.

That means it s been trimmed to leave a very small gap next to the jamb or as this old house general contractor tom silva explains about the width of a nickel what he means is. With a simple modern design the lincoln park primed interior sliding barn door is perfect for creating a unique transition between rooms or concealing. You should also make sure to cut the bottom of the door by half an inch more than the space between the top of the door and the jamb. A door that s installed well closes tightly and quietly and doesn t swing open on its own.

Using 40 to 60 grit sandpaper sand down the edges until it fits. To hang an interior door first fit the door in the jamb by standing it up in the existing frame and measuring each edge. Raise interior door jambs with scraps of trim to make sure the door will clear the carpeting. If a door is not hung correctly you may have uneven gaps or problems with closing.

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The guide assumes you are replacing an existing door. Of course you can cut off the bottom of the doors but it s easy to avoid this extra work by planning ahead.