Posted by DDH Staff on 8/24/2022 to Tips

Door thickness can be important information to know when you're ordering door hardware. If you skip measuring your door, it's possible to end up with door hardware that won't be able to be properly secured. We don't want you to choose your dream door hardware and then be disappointed when it can't be installed! That's why it's important to determine what you need to know about door thickness before ordering door hardware.

Do Doors Have a Standard Thickness?


The answer to this question is typically yes - but unfortunately, it is not 100% the case. Most doors are prepped standard, with a thickness of between 1 3/4" to 2" thick. Most of our door hardware options are designed to fit this standard, maybe being able to extend a bit more.

It's better to confirm that your door is standard to avoid frustration after measuring it later and finding out it's bigger or smaller than the dimension needed for your hardware. However, if your door is in the ballpark of the standard range, most manufacturers will be happy to send you an extension kit to make up for the difference. Nevertheless, this isn't always possible, and your door might be too big or small to be accommodated by these efforts.

What If Your Door Is Too Thick or Too Thin for Your Hardware?


Let's start with what to do if your door is too thick for standard door hardware. Our collection from Emtek, an excellent manufacturer, provides door hardware that fits doors up to 3 inches thick! When you choose one of their options, you can specify your door thickness, and we can adjust accordingly. For handlesets and deadbolts, Emtek hardware offers specifically crafted options to fit your extra-thick door.

Alternatively, if you measure your door, and it turns out to be thinner than the standard, we have options to accommodate thinner doors. Trim rings or extension collars can be used to fit door hardware on unusually thin doors, making it possible to install your desired hardware on the door you already have. It's most common to fit these collars on keyless locks and deadbolts, but there are some outlier options for other types of hardware.

If you have a desired door hardware option in mind, but your door is out of the standard thickness range, ask us, and we can provide you with options. Whatever you're looking for, we can work with you to find the best product based on your door thickness.

In the rare instance where extension kits, Emtek options, or extension collars aren't available in the product selection that you want, please don't hesitate to contact our helpful staff - that's what we're here for! We can offer you other solutions that match the aesthetic and functionality and can be installed on your door securely. You can reach us at 307-886-9449 whenever you need to. Remember - we're here to help!