How To Trim The Bottom Of A Door Without Removing It
Trimming a wood door with a circular saw without splintering the wood or damaging the finish is a challenge.
How to trim the bottom of a door without removing it. To take out the pin use a pair of pliers and pull the pin straight up on the bottom hinge and then the upper hinge. Apply new screws to hold door bottom in place. I wouldn t have the stones to try it on a door slab. I ve seen that tool used regularly by tile guys to undercut jamb trim and door stop moulding to lay floor tile.
The best way to cut off a door bottom. When a door is installed properly there is only a fraction of an inch between it and the frame. Removing place the tip of a nail vertically on the bottom of the hinge cylinder to begin removing the door. Be careful not to fit the sweep too tightly.
If you ve just installed carpeting your doors will probably rub and bind which means that you have to trim off the bottoms. Either way absolutely 100 take the door off don t try and cut it without as it would be dangerous or a complete mess. You can trim the bottom off any door using a table saw with a good cross cut blade. This helps to make the tightest seal possible while the door swings freely on its hinges.
I think it s actually referred to as a jamb saw. The last time i had carpet laid in one of my rentals all the doors needed cut off. Position new door bottom onto bottom of door. They would lift the door up as it swings open possibly meaning you don t need to cut the bottom off.
I think it would make a royal mess of a door. Remove the door from the frame. On occasion however the house may shift or settle and the space between the door and the frame may change so that the door will not open and shut properly. Close door and adjust door bottom as needed to get the proper fit.
Cut new door bottom to length if needed. If there is too much pressure on the bulbs or fins it. You can take the door off by removing the pin in the hinge if your door has a removable one or by unscrewing the hinge from the door.