FAQs About How to Measure an Interior Door for the Perfect Fit

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Q. What’s the best way to measure an interior door for the perfect fit?

A. To get precise measurements, it’s important to use a steel measuring tape, not one made of cloth or plastic. Be sure you position the tape at least three inches up from the floor and let it hang freely so it is level (using a flat surface on the wall as a reference). Measure between these two points across your opening, both vertically and horizontally. It is recommended to round down for the height, and round up for the width of your door – this will guarantee that you have enough clearance but still leave room for adjustments when hanging your new louver or slab door.

Q. Once I’ve configured my dimensions, how do I ensure they are accurate before ordering?

A. It’s important to double check all measurements before ordering your interior door. The most common mistake when measuring interior doors is forgetting whether you rounded down or up with each dimension! Make sure you keep track of which equations resulted in an even number (for accuracy) while also considering that interior doors typically require slightly larger openings than their listed sizes due to hinges, jamb material and moldings required for installation complete installation.

Q. Are there any factors I should consider during the measurement process?

A: Yes! When taking measurements remember that standard sized pre-hung doors come already framed with jambs attached — so make sure you account for extra width if ordering a pre-hung style door instead of just a slab (as additional framing material will be needed). Additionally, depending on what type of style cordless storm/screen door your order may require additional width along with added height substantial height clearance near top above said framed louver/slab in order to fit appropriately within opening space available