I moved my business into a new building, and there is a doorway i want to put up a door in it. However the doorway is about 1/4" narrower at the bottom, than the top. Neither of the top corners are square. I am looking for the easiest way with the least amount of work and knowledge needed to hang this door. It is only a barrier, it is not for security. It will be closed most of the time, so i am not worried if it is going to naturally swing open or closed.

Also, the cuts for the hinges on the door and the frame do not line up. I am fine with buying a new door, but I would rather not replace the frame of i can avoid it.

Any suggestions?

  • @SzethFriendOfNimi
    8•3 months ago

    What you want to do is shim the door so it’s square. Even if it doesn’t look “square” to the frame itself.

    Once you do that you’ll use trimto cover the frame and so it won’t be obvious.

    You can see the basics here

    https://youtu.be/ph2YCh85NQ0

    Took me a bit but I was able to do this a few years back even though my frame wasn’t just not square but also “twisted” because the exterior wall itself was bowed. That was fun.