Correct amount to cut door frame

kendallas2008 · **Joined:** Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:48 pm **Posts:** 17

I'm planing to install 3/8 engineered hardwood glued to concreate slab, what is the correct amount to undercut the door frame?, I'm not sure how much to allow for the thickness of the glue layer, I don't want a super tight joint but at the same time I don't want to cut off too much

Barquios · **Posted:** Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:54 pm

Depending upon the thickness of your cutting blade, usually the blade thickness is adequate.

I cut them then dry fit around difficult cuts, and make no allowances for adhesive.

Floorguy · **Posted:** Tue Aug 19, 2008 12:05 am

Take a piece of flooring and a pencil. Mark the jambs, using the flooring as your gauge.

kendallas2008 · **Joined:** Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:48 pm **Posts:** 17

That is what I've done, but when dry fitting testing with the sample it seems a little tight and I don't have the glue on yet, so is it ok to have a tight fit under door jams with a glued down floor?

Barquios · **Posted:** Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:40 am

It should fit nice and easy. If it is tight without glue it can be messy when glue is applied. Always dryfit before applying the adhesive.

Floorguy · **Posted:** Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:50 am

If it gently slides under the jamb, then you are good to go.

kendallas2008 · **Joined:** Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:48 pm **Posts:** 17

thanks guys, I think I've got it

Correct amount to cut door frame

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