How to replace hollow core doors with solid doors?

Jerre Miller
by Jerre Miller

Do I measure the actual door height, width and thickness? Will the thickness of the door matter if I am using slab doors and not prehung?

  2 answers
  • William William on Feb 13, 2019

    Measure the hollow core door and that would be the measurement for the replacement. Label the location of each door. Make sure you get the proper opening direction. Open the door, stand in the doorway with your back against the hinge side. Door opens either left or right.

    • Jewellmartin Jewellmartin on Feb 14, 2019

      Right on, William. And while you are standing near the door, imagine going in the door with a load of heavy laundry, a baby stroller or a wheelchair. Will the orientation still work? Make sure your furniture placement does not block the door for safety and convenience.

  • 2818713 2818713 on Feb 14, 2019

    I'd imagine it would be the same size if you are not changing the opening or doing any different trim that would change the opening's size.