Project Guide

Replacing a Door

Get it right the first time. Two common mistakes send doors back — wrong size, and wrong "hand" (which way it swings). Fifteen minutes with a tape measure and the tools below prevent both.

A door order needs four things: size, whether it's hollow or solid core, what hand it is, and what style / hardware finish you want. Work through the tools below in order — by the time you're done, you'll have every answer we need to build your quote.

Measure the door slab you have (or the rough opening in the wall).
Figure out the door's handing so it swings the right way.
Pick your style, hinge finish, and any glass.
Call us or Request a Quote — we'll confirm before we build.

Step 1

Figure out the size

Door sizes are written as 4-digit codes (3068 = 36" × 80"). If you have the old door, measure it. If you're framing new, measure the rough opening. The Size Guide decodes every combination we stock.

How to Measure a Door

How to Read a Door Size

Door sizes are written as a four-digit code. The first two digits are the width, the last two are the height — read as feet, then inches.

3068

30→ 3 ft 0 in →36 inches wide

68→ 6 ft 8 in →80 inches tall

Result: 3068 = 36" × 80"

This is the size of the door itself. Your rough opening will be larger — ask us and we'll give you the exact framing dimensions for your unit.

Step 2

Figure out the handing

Don't order the wrong door

Not sure which way your door swings?

1. Stand outside›2. Hinges›3. Swing›4. Result

Step 1 — Stand outside the door

"Outside" means the side the door opens away from — the "secure" side.

·For a front door, that's the yard.
·For a bedroom or bathroom, that's the hallway.
·For a closet, that's the room itself.

Face the door. The hinges will be visible on one side.

Step 3

Pick your style + hardware

Browse what we stock. If you're just doing the door, you only need the door page. If you're re-doing the frame or trim too, grab those categories as well.

Look up a term

When you call, tell us:

size (or measurements) · hollow or solid core · which hand · hinge finish · style · single or double

Not sure where to start?

Call us — we'd rather answer questions than build the wrong order.

(432) 955-0007