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Title: door hanging
Post by sollori on Sep 9^th, 2011, 3:15pm

Hi,i have to replace my front and back door,simple/ oh no...the old doors and frames are bigger than the doors i have,can i pack the frame out,prob an inch,or do i need to get bigger doors that would be much more expensive..thanks

Title: Re: door hanging
Post by Joiner on Sep 9^th, 2011, 3:32pm

Yes, you can. I'd make them about 1/4" (or whatever) proud all round and chamfer the edges to make it look as if they were always meant to be that way, so you're effectively making a frame into which to fit the door casing.

If you're staining the lot then make sure to use a matching wood.