Need to trim doors after carpet install

Dan-Dan

Hi

Had new carpets today upstairs in the bedrooms , two doors will need trimming , is it a case of just measuring from carpet to bottom of hinge on frame , then bottom of door to bottom of hinge , and planing off the difference with one of those things you used to get at school ?

Dan-Dan

like..
http://www.colourbox.com/image/wood-plane-isolated-on-white-image-4610759

-taff

Depends if it's a big difference or not. If it's small, a plane will do but make sure you don't go against the grain.
If it's a big one, electric or hand saw jobbie.
I would prop the door upside down on the carpet against the doorway and then mark the top where it meets the inner recess.That would be where to cut to.
If you're worried, cut it slight lower and see...you can always cut more off

Dan-Dan

perfect , thanks for your advice taff

almeria1

Carpet fitters use a special saw for just that purpose. Perhaps a visit to a local hire shop would prove useful.If I recall correctly the fitters tool has a level to it so you obtain a level cut.

Dan-Dan

almeria1 wrote: »

Carpet fitters use a special saw for just that purpose. Perhaps a visit to a local hire shop would prove useful.If I recall correctly the fitters tool has a level to it so you obtain a level cut.

Our carpet fitter never offered anything like that just suggested planing the doors , then junior hacksawing the ends as the sides of the doors are `stuck on`

I am going to get a handy man in as my woodwork skills are pretty appaling

Avoriaz

Some modern doors have very little actual solid wood in the frame so be careful how much you remove.

Have you considered rising butt hinges?

Six of them might be easier than trimming the doors.

ecraig

I agree with rising butt hinges as the better solution.

27col

Dan-Dan wrote: »

Our carpet fitter never offered anything like that just suggested planing the doors , then junior hacksawing the ends as the sides of the doors are `stuck on`

I am going to get a handy man in as my woodwork skills are pretty appaling

Anyone who suggested using a junior hacksaw on wood is an idiot. A junior hacksaw is a metal working tool and unsuitable for work working, unless a "bodge" is required. A tenon saw, yes.

skitler

ecraig wrote: »

I agree with rising butt hinges as the better solution.

not a good idea, 1 that will leave bare wood showing at either the casing or the door which ever you raise it on, 2 you will only raise it a small amount as then the door will hit the top of the door casing and not close, 3 the new screw holes at the hinges will be to close to the original holes so will not get a firm grip. 4 if the door is moved up the locking mechanism will also have to be moved up leaving more damage to the casing.
it dosnt seem like a good idea now dose it!!

op get a joiner in.

ps. jnr hacksaw can cut metal, wood, plastic, paper, rubber, even gravy the ex used to make.

Ectophile

27col wrote: »

Anyone who suggested using a junior hacksaw on wood is an idiot. A junior hacksaw is a metal working tool and unsuitable for work working, unless a "bodge" is required. A tenon saw, yes.

I often use a junior hacksaw for small fiddly jobs on wood. The finer blade does a much neater job than a "proper" woodworking saw.