How to

How to take accurate interior door measurements.

Measure the opening, wall conditions, and handing before ordering or requesting support.

Step-by-step guide

Follow the standard preview workflow.

Replace these placeholder notes with final technical drawings, diagrams, and installation documents.

01

Confirm the opening

Measure width at the top, middle, and bottom. Use the smallest dimension as the control number.

02

Measure height

Measure from finished floor to the top of the opening at both sides and the center.

03

Check jamb depth

Confirm wall thickness and note any casing, tile, flooring, or trim conditions.

04

Identify handing

Stand on the pull side and note hinge side, swing direction, or sliding direction.

05

Photograph the opening

Capture front, side, floor, and header conditions for support review.

Need help?

Measurements and installation requirements vary by product family, wall condition, and hardware package.

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