help re. doors pls!!

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Hi All,

I'm planning to purchase some new interior doors, and so I've measured up what size I'll need. It looks like I'll need a door with a hight of 76 inches, and width 30 inches. However, it seems the vast majority (if not all) come with a hight of 78 inches. Is this the industry standard? Do I need to buy the door at that hight and have it filed down to size?

Your help would be greatly appreciated!
 
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From watching joiners at work on my recent projects you could cut the majority off the bottom with a saw and then plane it smooth to size. My last house had a door that needed sawingand plaining off every edge, one at an angle. I'm definately not an expert but I think a saw and plane are a must for this job, especially with a couple of inches to take off. Please correct me if I'm wrong, my trade is IT.
 
78 inches is a standard size indeed.....depending on what construction the door is i.e solid or hollow core(egg box) will depend on how easy the door can be cut to size.
If it is a solid door then you can cut 2 inches from the bottom of the door(i wouldnt recommend using a file...you'll be on for ever :confused: )

If it is a hollow door then you usually find that the bottom rail is very small,so if you cut 2 inches from the door you will be cutting the rail off & taking away the rigidity of the door.To overcome this problem you will have to glue & pin the rail back in or a suitable sized piece of timber.
 
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Just remember if it's a flush ply door then run a knife along the cut first or else the ply will just splinter and look rubbish.
 

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