Non standard door
#1
07-20-21, 02:06 PM
Non standard door
I am at far end of a remodel project and just found that the door is 26 x 78 ... not getting it anywhere
While I can probably order and get it, it will delay my project severely
Did anyone ever try trimming a door by 2" ( 28" wide are available) and then gluing a strip of wood on the hollow side ?
Is that something that can work ?
While I can probably order and get it, it will delay my project severely
Did anyone ever try trimming a door by 2" ( 28" wide are available) and then gluing a strip of wood on the hollow side ?
Is that something that can work ?
Last edited by stickshift; 07-20-21 at 08:43 PM. Reason: Removed unfortunate typo
#4
07-21-21, 02:39 AM
House doors are typically 80" tall why mobile home doors are usually 78" tall. Hal's advice to check with a mobile home supply house is a good one.
I have cut hollow core doors short and glued a piece of wood in the bottom to give back the support but never tried doing that on the side.
I have cut hollow core doors short and glued a piece of wood in the bottom to give back the support but never tried doing that on the side.
#5
07-21-21, 04:08 AM
Changing the opening is too much work and beyond my ability and budget
For now, I an repairing, painting and putting the old door, but I do see box stores sell 26 x 80 doors . Just that there is some waiting
Like the idea to cut the bottom and glue a strip at the bottom
Thanks
For now, I an repairing, painting and putting the old door, but I do see box stores sell 26 x 80 doors . Just that there is some waiting
Like the idea to cut the bottom and glue a strip at the bottom
Thanks
#7
07-21-21, 05:22 AM
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Did anyone ever try trimming a door by 2" ( 28" wide are available) and then gluing a strip of wood on the hollow side ?
Is that something that can work ?
Is that something that can work ?
Then you clean off the cut piece. Remove the top and bottom skin and insert the wood strip into the cut edge. Use the same piece because it's thickness is a perfect. Trying to duplicate the thickness could be a problem. Hollow doors are comparatively cheap and I would try it. If you screw it up then order the right size and a solid door.
