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.
internal door replacement can be appropriate when the door sags, rubs, sticks or has uneven gaps around the opening. Check the supplied leaf against the opening, hinge positions and product trimming allowance before removing the old door.
Signs: the door sags, rubs, sticks or has uneven gaps around the opening or the latch, handle, hinge or ordinary running hardware no longer lines up or operates normally. 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.
Check the swing across the actual floor, including rugs and any planned flooring change. The aim is a workable clearance with an aligned leaf. Removing excessive material to compensate for an unsuitable opening is not a substitute for checking compatibility first.
Arrange protection of cut edges and any agreed painting. Check the door again after finishes have cured without forcing the latch. Limits: Ordinary compatible internal leaf replacement only. No structural opening changes, fire or smoke-rated doors, certification, locksmith services or powered security integration.