How to Trim the Bottom of a Door (DIY)

Publish date: 2024-05-16

Introduction

To cut off a door without splintering the finish, use a guide and sharp blade in a circular saw, and deeply score the cut line with a utility knife.

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The Best Way to Cut Off a Door Bottom

If you’ve just installed carpeting, your interior doors will probably rub and bind, which means that you have to trim off the bottoms. Trimming a wood door with a circular saw without splintering the wood or damaging the finish is a challenge. Here’s the method of door cutting that works best for us.

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