How To Measure up for a new internal door
Tue 20th Nov, 2018
Your measurements will focus on the frame opening, not the existing door – so grab a tape measure, pen and piece of paper, and follow these five easy steps:
1. First measure the width - across the top, the middle and the bottom - the largest measurement is your door width
2. Measure the height within the frame - at the left hand side, centrally and at the right – the largest measurement is your door height
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Don’t forget to take the floor covering into consideration – if you’re fitting a thicker carpet, for example, this could make a door harder to close
3. Measure the depth of the frame, where the door will fit when it’s closed. It’s worth noting that there are three standard thicknesses for internal doors – 35mm, 40mm and 44mm (fire door)Measure the depth of the frame, where the door will fit when it’s closed. It’s worth noting that there are three standard thicknesses for internal doors – 35mm, 40mm and 44mm (fire door)
4. Measure the depth of the frame, where the door will fit when it’s closed. It’s worth noting that there are three standard thicknesses for internal doors – 35mm, 40mm and 44mm (fire door)
When you’ve taken your measurements, it’s time to compare them to the standard door sizes that are available to choose the right option
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If you don’t have a frame in place, or you’re fitting new frames, it’s a good idea to fit frames that will accommodate standard door sizes – this will make the job a little simpler
5. If you need to tweak the height or width of your door, you can always plane it - but only by a few millimetres. How much you can plane of varies from door to door, so it is always worth checking with the distributor to check limitations
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If your door measurements aren’t standard, you could consider a bespoke door. Made to measure, they’re available in a wide range of styles and sizes to suit all projects. From wide doors to tall doors, bespoke doors not only provide a solution to a brief, but can create a strong style statement, too.