{"id":1697,"date":"2020-12-23T16:15:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-23T21:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/?p=1697"},"modified":"2024-02-29T17:25:25","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T22:25:25","slug":"how-much-cut-hollow-core-door-sides","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/how-much-cut-hollow-core-door-sides\/","title":{"rendered":"Cutting A Hollow Core Door: How Much You Can Cut Off A Side"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Wondering how much you can cut off the sides of a hollow core door before you completely cut away the block inside?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, I found out the hard way to answer this question by cutting out the block and needing to repair our hollow-core bifold door. Hopefully, you can avoid this problem before it happens to you! Here\u2019s what I found:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The recommended amount to cut a hollow core door is up to \u00bc inch on each side. However, the actual block size is close to 1 inch on each side. If the block is cut too thin or cut off completely, then a new block should be installed to add structure and prevent moisture damage to the door.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n After that fiasco, we had to find a solution to repair the door\u2026 or risk losing out on $100 and a whole lot of our time. That wasn\u2019t happening in my book, so we stuck our heads together and figured out a solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below you\u2019ll find out exactly what happens if you cut a hollow core door too short, and how to fix it if you\u2019ve already done it like I did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s dive on in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you didn\u2019t already know, hollow core doors get their name because they literally have a hollow center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s what it looks like:<\/p>\n\n\nQuick Navigation: How Much You Can Cut Off A Hollow Core Door<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What Happens If You Cut The Sides Of A Hollow Core Door Too Short? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n