{"id":7842,"date":"2025-08-16T10:00:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T10:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhunn.com\/?p=7842"},"modified":"2025-08-16T10:00:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T10:00:27","slug":"door-fitting-how-to-install-doors-that-close-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dhunn.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/16\/door-fitting-how-to-install-doors-that-close-right\/","title":{"rendered":"Door Fitting \u2014 How to Install Doors That Close Right"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A door that binds or rattles is annoying and unsafe. This guide covers checking the frame, fitting the door, getting the latch\/strike right, and weatherproofing external doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inspect the Frame<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure the frame is square and plumb. If the frame is warped, no door will fit well \u2014 fix or replace the frame first. Decide hand (left\/right) and measure clearance required (typical gaps 2\u20134 mm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hang the Door<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Position the door with shims at hinge locations. Attach the top hinge first, then check swing, then attach the bottom hinge. Use long screws into framing for strength, especially on external doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latch &amp; Strike Plate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark the latch position and chisel\/rout a recess for flush fitting. Install the strike plate so the latch mates smoothly \u2014 test and fine-tune with a file if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weatherproofing (external doors)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Install threshold, sweep, and compressible weatherstripping. Check the door seals at multiple temperatures if possible \u2014 thermal movement can change clearances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Errors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Poorly shimmed frames causing binding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using short screws in hinges (leads to sagging).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over-planing instead of fixing the frame.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a router for precision recesses, keep a gap gauge handy, and always test open\/close with locks installed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A door that binds or rattles is annoying and unsafe. This guide covers checking the frame, fitting the door, getting the latch\/strike right, and weatherproofing external doors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7843,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7842","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dhunn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7842","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dhunn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dhunn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dhunn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dhunn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7842"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dhunn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7842\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7844,"href":"https:\/\/dhunn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7842\/revisions\/7844"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dhunn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7843"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dhunn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7842"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dhunn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7842"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dhunn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7842"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}