Smaller door: uk – How to reduce the size of a door opening to fit smaller door?
uk – How to reduce the size of a door opening to fit smaller door?
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I have a 1930s internal door frame which measures 810x2020mm. The door is missing so I’m looking to match it to other doors in the house which are 800×2010.
The closest commonly available door sizes are 762×1981 (too small) or 813×2032 (too large).
I cannot use the larger size as it’s a fire door and I’m limited to trimming 3mm maximum off each edge.
That leaves me the option of the smaller door which I assume means reducing the size of the doorway by about 20mm all the way around.
How would I go about doing this?
The wall is an original (I think brick) internal supporting wall. The original timber frame is scrappy, but sound. I’m happy to replace it, or not. I’m not so sure about what’s underneath though.
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If you cannot find an adequate door to cut down your only option is to build out the frame to accommodate a smaller door.
Once you select the door that works for you build out the framing on top and sides using whatever sized material that will get you to the proper dimensions. 1×4 or 1×6 or even 2x. The casing can be installed over it and trimmed out shimming where necessary..
You may have to use extra wide trim around the casing to get the look you want. Since it’s a fire door be sure to check your local codes concerning the type of door required and compliance requirements regarding the framing and method of closure.
It would be a lot easier if you can find a door that you can trim down or order one custom made..
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repair – door frame 1 inch smaller on each side of door opening
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I had a custom wood door installed, but the door frame of this door was made 1 inch two small on each side of the door opening. The contractor used some wood screws to keep the door frame aligned with the door opening. Now in between the cap of the frame and the door opening they used foam so seal the gaps in the inch difference .
After the wood trim was installed around the door frame, there are now gaps between the trim and sheet rock, inside, and outside I have 1/4″ gap around the door opening, a stucco trim that is around wood door, placed on top of brick.
Also the wood door is an arch door and I have a big gap between the trim and sheet rock, see pic .
How do I correct this gap? Or does the door maker need to redo the door frame? He claims it was the guy you made my house fault, I need help with how to fix this problem
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Normally,the frame of a prehung door is a bit smaller than the opening.
When it is installed, that space allows you to use shims to fine-tune the frame’s poisition so it is straight and level snd square even if the opening isn’t. Mounting screws are then driven through the shims and into the structural framing to hold the door in that position.
Gaps around the shims are filled with insulation, and trim boards attached inside and outside cover that gap.
From your description I agree with @edbeal and @brhams that either they ordered a door that is entirely too small for the space, or they are trying to use unreasonably narrow trim, or both.
The trim around my doors is a full 3″ wide; that could cover many mistakes.
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What are double-leaf interior doors 80 cm wide and where are they used?
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An opening that is 80 cm wide does not need to be covered with a single large format door leaf.
As a convenient and compact solution, you can consider double-leaf narrow interior doors. As part of such blocks are sashes, the dimensions of which do not reach the standard minimum.
On request, 20 and 40 cm wide sections are successfully produced, which are combined in the device:
- symmetrical designs with sashes 40 and 40 cm. The canvases in this case are exactly the same in width and are a mirror image of each other. They are operated simultaneously, since the passage that one half creates is not always enough for unhindered movement;
- asymmetric options. Such narrow double doors measuring 80 cm consist of parts of different widths, one of which can be standard. Popular combination: 20 + 60 cm. The smaller sash is usually in a fixed position, acting as a side insert. However, if necessary, it is released, as a result of which a large opening is provided, convenient for meeting guests or transferring large-sized furniture and equipment.
What are double structures used for?
The products in question are an excellent choice for small rooms.
Unlike one wide leaf, when opening a protruding 80 cm into the room, a two-leaf narrow door forms a much smaller “blind zone”. Thanks to it, you can safely install equipment next to the opening, and the room as a whole does not suffer from visual overload.
Models of this type are successfully used:
- in the design of pantries and dressing rooms, which are equipped in small hallways. Both the hinged and retractable system will take up a minimum of space during operation, and will also provide comfortable access to the shelves;
- in the decoration of living rooms. In any size and design, the double-sided block looks solemn, elegant, original. As the final chord of the interior composition, it will emphasize the festive atmosphere of the room and demonstrate the hospitality of the owners.
You can also buy a double-leaf interior door with a width of 800 mm for other rooms – for example, a bedroom, a nursery, a kitchen. If you want to give the ensemble a zest or rationally dispose of square meters, it will be an excellent option.
Decorations and decorations
The problem with small sections is that they look like cabinet doors in a modest design. If you want to avoid creating this effect, you should carefully consider the choice of decor for the sashes. It should be expressive, interesting, voluminous. At the same time, it is desirable that the color and style features of the product coincide with other structures that are in the visibility zone.
Models decorate:
- glass, stained-glass windows, mirrors;
- embossed panels;
- gilded, patina;
- varnish with glossy or matt effect;
- shaped architraves, etc.
800 mm wide double doors are sold at affordable prices by Academy.
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Why is an asymmetrical double door needed and how is it arranged?
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Thanks to its original appearance and high functionality, the asymmetrical bi-leaf door has become one of the most popular design options for large openings.
The double-leaf design, the leaves of which differ in width, easily fits into passages that are too large for single blocks, but not large enough for two identical standard-size canvases.
Among the possibilities of the unequal-field model, the following are noted:
- the ability to keep openings in their original parameters. For almost every installation site, regardless of its compliance with standards, it is realistic to select or manufacture the optimal product;
- easy passage size adjustment. A smaller part of the structure is usually in a fixed position, acting as a stationary sidewall. If you want to move massive furniture or let in a friendly company of guests, double asymmetrical doors open to full width;
- comfort in use. One large canvas is a test for hinges, and for a box, and for a wall. In addition, its considerable weight can provoke discomfort in operation. If, however, its width is divided so that a standard small-format sash and a narrow section are obtained, the elements of the system are unloaded, and the system itself becomes more convenient and durable;
- outstanding execution, many decoration variations.
Similar designs can be bought as decoration for an elegant living room, bedroom, office.
Similar designs can be bought as decoration for an elegant living room, bedroom, office. What does the kit consist of?
Most often, in the device of an unequal product, a typical canvas is combined with an atypical one. The larger part has a width of 60, 70, 80, 90 cm. The narrow section is available in the parameters 30, 40, 50 cm. There are many options for the ratio of such wings: 30 + 60 cm, 40 + 90 cm, 40 + 80 cm etc.
Complete set of asymmetrical double-leaf doors is represented by:
- a box made of wood or MDF. The frame can be U-shaped or contain a threshold bar, if there is a need to increase the insulation of the room;
- trim set. If the passage is equipped in a thick wall, add-ons are additionally purchased;
- loops. Each canvas is equipped with its own canopies, which can be overhead or hidden. Italian-made stealth hinges are used by the Academy company in the equipment of an asymmetrical door;
- with a lock designed to simply hold the model in a fixed position or ensure its locking;
- if necessary – with a sill that masks the gap between the sections, etc.
