Does anyone have any experience of trimming moulded interior doors past the recommended 5mm from either side.
My doorway is 880mm wide and the only 6-panel door I can find that's wide enough is a moulded type at 926mm. This means I'll have to remove 23mm from either side, which would take me past the internal framework of the moulded door. I've heard someone mention that it's possible to remove the frame down either side of the door and then glue/fix/re-attach it further in from the edge, thereby allowing me to cut more material from the sides of the door.
Has anyone done this before and can you give me any tips on how to go about it.
To pre-emp the questions:
Cheapness is key, so trying to avoid a custom door.
Have searched for pine, which would presumably allow more trimming, but can't find one wide enough.
It's going to be painted white so finish is not relevant.
Has to be six panel.
height is 2010mm.
The doorway is quite ornate and fully painted/finished so can't widen the doorway at this point.
Any advice much appreciated.
Thanks
Dave
My doorway is 880mm wide and the only 6-panel door I can find that's wide enough is a moulded type at 926mm. This means I'll have to remove 23mm from either side, which would take me past the internal framework of the moulded door. I've heard someone mention that it's possible to remove the frame down either side of the door and then glue/fix/re-attach it further in from the edge, thereby allowing me to cut more material from the sides of the door.
Has anyone done this before and can you give me any tips on how to go about it.
To pre-emp the questions:
Cheapness is key, so trying to avoid a custom door.
Have searched for pine, which would presumably allow more trimming, but can't find one wide enough.
It's going to be painted white so finish is not relevant.
Has to be six panel.
height is 2010mm.
The doorway is quite ornate and fully painted/finished so can't widen the doorway at this point.
Any advice much appreciated.
Thanks
Dave