Case study
New door cut to fit, planed and hung square
Fitting a replacement interior door to an out-of-square opening: measuring, trimming the slab, ripping jamb stock and hanging the door so it swings and latches cleanly.
- Location
- Denver
- Completed
- June 2026
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Project scope
What we did
The job
An older opening that was out of square by enough that a stock replacement slab wouldn't close. We measured the opening at three heights, scribed and trimmed the slab, ripped jamb and stop stock to width on the table saw, then mortised the hinges and hung the door so the reveals are even and it latches on the first try.
The problem
A replacement door slab that was too tall for an older, slightly out-of-square opening and would not close without binding.
Our recommendation
Fit the door to the opening rather than forcing a stock slab: scribe, trim and rip custom stop so the reveal stays consistent even in an out-of-square frame.
The result
A door with even reveals all the way around that swings smoothly and latches on the first try.
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Trimming the bottom of a new interior door with a cordless saw in the driveway Technician ripping a board on a table saw during a carpentry job Installing hinge hardware on a white interior door with a drill in a kitchen doorway
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Why choose Denver Handy Co.
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Years of hands-on experience in remodeling and home improvement.
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Proudly serving Denver-area homeowners.
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What homeowners say
Denver Metro homeowners on interior door trim & hang
Real feedback from recent jobs across the Denver Metro Area.
“We had several small projects and were glad to handle them together. Added practical storage shelving in the garage and made sure the units were level and securely anchored. Everything on the list was addressed and the final walkthrough was helpful.”
“The process was straightforward from start to finish. Repaired a patio door that was difficult to close and made the necessary alignment and hardware adjustments. The finished work looked neat and the area was cleaned up afterward.”
“The crew was easy to coordinate with. Completed several small carpentry repairs, including trim replacement, wood patching, and installation of new shelving. Everything on the list was addressed and the final walkthrough was helpful.”
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