A sound leaf that only rubs or latches poorly may suit adjustment or hardware repair instead. Replacement is considered for an unsuitable or damaged leaf after checking that the existing opening can accept the proposed door.
the latch, handle, hinge or ordinary running hardware no longer lines up or operates normally. Hang the compatible replacement leaf, fit agreed ordinary hardware and check floor clearance, alignment and closing in the unchanged opening.
Signs: the latch, handle, hinge or ordinary running hardware no longer lines up or operates normally or the door sags, rubs, sticks or has uneven gaps around the opening. Causes: loose fixings, minor alignment drift or ordinary timber movement or local damage to an accessible component rather than an assumed structural defect.
A nominal door size is only a starting point. Measure the existing leaf and show the clear opening at several points. Differences can affect the available margins, so ordering a replacement before checking the frame may leave too little material for a suitable fit.
Show which side carries the hinges and how the door swings into the room. Nearby furniture, another door or a light switch can affect practical use. Replacing the leaf does not automatically include reversing the opening direction or moving the stop.
adjust and retain suitable existing hardware. replace an identified compatible component after measuring the existing item. Limits: Ordinary compatible internal leaf replacement only. No structural opening changes, fire or smoke-rated doors, certification, locksmith services or powered security integration.