I'm moving into a house with a friend, and her granddad built it, so there are no doors on the bedrooms right now. The ceilings are quite low, and I need a door that fits a frame measuring 77 9/16 inches in height and 32 inches in width. I'm open to any type of door, whether it's hollow or no-frills. The main thing is it should be lightweight, and I don't care about aesthetics. Any recommendations for where to find a cheap solution?
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Do you have a Restore nearby? They usually have a good selection of doors. Just a heads-up, if you end up trimming a hollow-core door, be careful! Make sure you keep the bottom board from the cut piece to avoid creating a gap at the bottom. And if you saw it, check out some tips on taping the cut area to prevent splintering from happening.
Check out places like Craigslist or a Habitat for Humanity Restore for used doors; they often have a variety of sizes. Just be aware that hanging a door may require some DIY skills to ensure the frame is level. If your opening is 32 inches, aim for a 30-inch door to allow some space for adjustments.
You might want to go for a standard 32” slab door; those can be cut down to fit your height pretty easily. If you happen to know someone who's handy, they could help you with the modification process.
That’s a solid point! Also, if doors have never been installed, getting everything square can be a bit of a project, so maybe hanging some thick curtains could give you privacy in the meantime.