unusual shaped front door

steve1980

Hi everyone.

I have a external door which needs replacing but the sizes are 1990 x 810.

I seem to have been blessed with a door that I can not get a straight replacement for without buying a bigger door and then shaving it down (which I really don't want to do!).

I've been scouring the net for doors but can only get "standard" sizes.

HELP!!!

SailorSam

I'm sure a decent carpenter could make a door to size, i know i even saw a sign up once in B&Q to say they'd make odd size doors to order.

leveller2911

You could possibly cut down a standard 6'8" x 2'8" door. The only problem is you will void the warranty on a standard door.

martinthebandit

Plenty of companies like this on Google http://www.directdoors.com/made-to-measure-doors/

Doozergirl

Add some more wood to the frame to make the opening smaller, maybe?

justintime999

If it's PVC your are after they custom make them.

If wood then get I would try to find the right width but taller height and cut the top off.

Mind_the_Gap

No, do not cut the top off! You can usually get away with planing a few mm off any edge of a door but not cutting cm off it. This damages/weakens the structure of the door as as advised above, voids any guarantee.

If B & Q cannot make one to order, get a few quotes from local joiners/timberyards. Expect to pay £250-350 for softwood, £400-£500 for hardwood.

If you are getting a new one made, consider having a toughened/dbg glass pane in it to let in more light (if light is a problem in your hall way).

leveller2911

Mind_the_Gap wrote: »

No, do not cut the top off! You can usually get away with planing a few mm off any edge of a door but not cutting cm off it. This damages/weakens the structure of the door as as advised above, voids any guarantee.

If B & Q cannot make one to order, get a few quotes from local joiners/timberyards. Expect to pay £250-350 for softwood, £400-£500 for hardwood.

If you are getting a new one made, consider having a toughened/dbg glass pane in it to let in more light (if light is a problem in your hall way).

Think thats very optimistic............