Interior doors and linings.

mrlee

Hello,

We're soon going to need a new interior door to go through to a yet to be built small extension. We've found the types we like (oak veneer, engineered construction whatever that means!) rather than the hollow core type we have currently. I thought I might be able to update each door to the new style as funds allow but I've found they are all different sizes.

Why would they not fit linings that allow the doors to remain the standard size when building? Anyway, is it possible to replace the linings using wood 3mm thinner on each side to allow the door to be left at it's stock width? I would guess I couldn't find 144mm x 27mm instead of the 144mm x 30mm for example which might scupper that.

Is there another diy friendly option? Ripping the doors down isn't something I could do myself. I think I could chisel/cut out the hinges and latches if I'm not being timed!

Thanks,
lee

lg13mza

With an electric planner it isn't that hard. I recently did the whole house (11 doors). I would never been quick enough to make a living as a joiner, but doing it methodically I reckon it is a neater job than I would have got paying someone else.

mrlee

Thanks for the reply. Could be I'm trying to make it all more complicated than it needs to be by avoiding ripping down the doors!

Maybe I'll look into electric planes!

Thanks,
lee