Wood veneer flush doors are commonly found in most homes today. The may be varnished natural or painted but when they are cut they will splinter easily and could ruin the door.
The usual reason for cutting off a door is after the installation on new carpeting the doors drag on the carpet. The first rule is never cut off a door more than 1/2". Flush doors made of wood veneers have "rails" on both sides and on the top and bottom, these rails can be 1" to 1-1/2" and do not leave room for cutting of more than 1/2". If the door appears to have already been cut off "do not" attempt to cut it again. Evans Lumber has the shop and experience to remove the rail, cut the door and reinstall the rail to make your door work.
The first step to cut the door is to determine how much to cut and to measure and mark the door as shown in our photos.
The Second step is to cut the veneer with a sharp utility knife. Using a straight edge mark the door and then cut through the veneer with the knife. This will take several passes with the knife. Cutting the veneer will keep the veneer from splintering when the saw blade passes through.
The third step we cut the door with a power saw. Make sure that the saw deck on the bottom side has no burrs or sharp areas that will scratch the door. An alternate idea is to put tape on the door or tape on the bottom of the saw to keep from scratching the door surface. Now very carefully and slowly cut the door keeping the saw blade on the bottom side of the knife cut. It will only be necessary to cut one side of the door. The bottom side will not splinter as eas Be sure to use safety goggles as you will have to watch the blade very closely to make sure you don't splinter the door.
One more hint, seal the bottom of the door with either varnish or paint. All sides of a door should be sealed to help prevent warping of the door.
Tools needed: Power saw, straight edge, utility knife, tape, saw horses (or substitute), rule and pencil.
Remember, Evans Lumber shop can cut that door for you if you bring the door to us.
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