Key takeaways
- Solid-core doors feel better and block more sound than hollow-core.
- A well-hung door has an even gap around the frame and latches without lifting.
- Pre-hung doors are the easiest fix for new or badly crooked openings.
Popular styles
Shaker doors have a simple flat center panel with a square frame and fit modern and farmhouse looks. Six-panel doors are traditional, and flat or slab doors are modern. Glass-paneled and French doors let in light and open rooms visually.
The right style depends on your trim and your house.
Core and weight
Hollow-core doors are light and economical, while solid-core doors have a dense interior that adds weight, quiet and a more substantial feel. Solid wood doors are the heaviest and most expensive.
Heavier doors need three hinges and good screws into framing.
What good hanging looks like
A well-hung door has an even reveal of about an eighth of an inch on the sides and top, closes without rubbing and latches without a push. The hinges are mortised to the right depth and the jamb is plumb and shimmed.
If your doors stick or drift, the jamb may be out of plumb, and a carpenter can often correct it without replacing the door.
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Quick answers
Why does my door swing open or closed on its own?
The frame is usually out of plumb. Adjusting hinges or resetting the jamb fixes it.
Do I need pre-hung doors?
For new openings or when the old frame is damaged, pre-hung is easiest. If the frame is sound, we can hang a slab.
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