What’s the best choice for a 30×54 interior door to fit a closet leading into the attic that may require trimming and won’t be heavily used?
Asked by Keely Huberts 
4 months ago
Last Updated: July 26, 2024
I’m trying to figure out what to do with this interior door that measures 30″x54″. There used to be a door in the opening of my attic closet, so I need to find a solution. Do you think it would be best to get a taller door and trim it down to size? I don’t plan on using it much.
Personally, I prefer a plain, sturdy door without any designs, which I can trim to size.
You have the option to create a custom door that matches your exact measurements. You can personalize its appearance to your liking.
It’s possible to repurpose a patterned door as long as you find one that matches the necessary measurements for cutting and fitting a rail at the top and bottom.
If you need to, trim a standard flat 30” solid core door to the desired size.
Hey, did you know that the solid core listed at home Depot by actually has particle board inside? He says it can only be trimmed 1/8″. I’m thinking about cutting a hollow core instead and taking the strip out of the bottom piece I removed, then tacking and gluing it in.
Hey , even a solid core door without patterns can be used for indoors. I’ve also dealt with hollow core doors before. Unsure about the extent of the lock block in the knob region though.
For the most affordable option, consider purchasing a hollow core flush door, trimming it to fit, and sealing the cut end.
If you decide to keep the smaller opening, you will need to modify a door somehow or invest in a custom-made one.
Also, even though it may not be used frequently, you will be even less inclined to use it due to its inconvenient accessibility.
It might be worth considering upgrading it to a full-size door if feasible. That way, you could simply buy a standard door from Home Depot.
Unfortunately, can’t do that because the ceiling is low. The theater room is on the 2nd floor and the roof slopes down near it.
Oh well, didn’t know that.