Internal Door Fitting Guide

Internal doors are rarely just a standard item swapped into a perfect opening. Older frames can be out of square, stops can be damaged, previous hinges may have been chopped in badly, and floors can sit higher after new carpet or wood flooring.

Each opening should be checked so the door can be trimmed, hung, and adjusted properly. This is especially important when several doors are being replaced across a home, because the frames may all be slightly different.

A well-fitted door should swing cleanly, close without force, and sit evenly in the frame. Trimming needs to be careful so the door does not end up with uneven margins or weak edges.

Hardware choice matters too. Hinges, latches, handles, bathroom locks, privacy locks, and fire-rated requirements can all change the fitting process. If you are supplying the doors and hardware, it is worth confirming that everything is compatible before the fitting day.

New flooring is one of the most common reasons doors need attention. A door that worked with old carpet may catch once new carpet, underlay, engineered wood, or laminate is fitted.

Clearance should be practical without looking excessive. The aim is a door that works with the flooring and still looks neat within the frame.

Sticking doors can often be planed, adjusted, or rehung, but the cause needs checking first. Humidity, new flooring, hinge movement, frame distortion, and latch alignment can all create similar symptoms.

If a door has been badly cut in the past, adjustment may still help, but replacement might give a better finish. Photos help identify which route is more likely before a visit.

Send the number of doors, frame photos, door type, and whether hardware is already supplied. If the doors are already purchased, include the door sizes and material details.

For multiple doors, a quick list by room is useful. For example: two bedroom doors, one bathroom door with lock, one cupboard door, and one living room door with glazed panels.