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Thankfully, there are quick and easy checks you can do to determine your door’s swing and handedness so you can talk to any door retailer or installer like a pro. If you’re ready to learn which way your door swings with confidence, read on!
First, the SIMPLE WAY to determine door handing... IF YOU ARE REPLACING AN EXISTING DOOR: With the door open, stand with your back against the hinge jamb. If your left hand is nearer the doorknob, then the door is LEFT-HANDED. If your right hand is nearer the doorknob, then the door is RIGHT-HANDED.
Door handing is easily determined while standing on the SECURE SIDE (key side) or OUTSIDE of the door. LEFT HAND REVERSE DOOR: The hinges are on the left and the door opens toward the outside of the room. LEFT HAND DOOR: The hinges are on the left and the door opens into the room.
Learn how to accurately determine the hand of a door to ensure proper installation and functionality. This guide covers methods like the visual guide, swing test, and butt-to-butt rule to help you identify right-hand and left-hand doors, preventing common mistakes.
Door handing affects what door hardware you need. Before making a purchase, determine your door handing so that you receive hardware that fits your door and operates and looks as it should. When the handing is incorrect, your hardware could be installed backward or upside-down, delaying the project.
Vanessa Reagle demonstrates how to determine the swing and handing of an exterior door.In addition to the designs shown in this video, you can see many other...
Determining the Handing and Swing of your new door is an important step in the ordering process. Below is a chart and diagram outlining the easiest way to determine the Handing you need, as well as the difference between Inswing and Outswing.