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Measure and Trim Door Height

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After plumbing the hinge side, you'll need to trim the door to the correct height if necessary. Measure down from the level line to determine the final height. If trimming is required, remove the door from its hinges by pulling out the door pins. On a sturdy work surface, use a straight edge and a utility knife to score a clean line along the bottom edge of the door where you plan to cut. Then, use a circular saw to cut along this scored line. Scoring first helps prevent chipping and ensures a clean edge.

Goal: Adjust the door's height for proper clearance, accounting for flooring.

Tools and materials

  • Circular Saw Makita — Cutting the door to the determined height
  • Pin Punch or Screwdriver — Removing door pins to detach the door from its hinges
  • Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes during cutting
  • Straight Edge Speed square — Guiding the utility knife for a straight score
  • Tape Measure — Measuring down from the level line to determine the cut height
  • Utility Knife — Scoring the door's cut line
  • Door — The pre-hung door to be installed

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Now we measure down from our level lines and trim down your high side. Now you can set your door. Now we'll continue to shim the hinge, get it plumb in this direction and nail it. Now you can measure down from the top of your jamb to your level line. The two measurements should be the same or check your top reveal and make sure that it's the same. Now you'll shim your latch side to get the proper gap. Use this shim to hold your door gap while you make adjustments on your door shim. Now nail off your latch side. Depending on if you have hardwood or carpet and pad, you need to either set your door higher or cut your door. Remove your door pins, score your door and cut it down. And this keeps your edge clean. If you don't score the door or use a track saw, it can chip up your edge.

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