MortarThePoint Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Should door lining kits be fitted so that the bottom of the verticals rests on screed or should a gap be left for flooring? I can imagine it may depend on flooring choice (tiles vs carpet). Sorry for the basic nature of the question, but there is a first time for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 On the screed is simple to do. You can always trim later if you need / want to. Make sure you set them so you have the head at the right height for your door and your floor finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MortarThePoint Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 Just now, Mr Punter said: On the screed is simple to do. You can always trim later if you need / want to. Make sure you set them so you have the head at the right height for your door and your floor finish. Thanks. I've measure the vertical and their internal dimension is 2006mm which for a 1981mm door is 25mm over. I guess that leaves 3mm air gap at the top, 3mm at the bottom and 19mm for flooring. Does that sound about right for carpet plus underlay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 If you have MVHR they sometimes like a 10mm bottom gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MortarThePoint Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 Just now, Mr Punter said: If you have MVHR they sometimes like a 10mm bottom gap. No MVHR. Probably want a gap of around 3 - 5mm for carpet clearance. Looks like I'm OK with not having to trim the verticals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) Door linings to screed but I set skirting, door jams and architrave after I fitted tiles/wood flooring (easier that way). Carpet can be fitted afterwards (IMO). I hate carpets tight to doors ? Edited October 21, 2021 by joe90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MortarThePoint Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, joe90 said: I set skirting, door jams and architrave after I fitted tiles/wood flooring. Carpet can be fitted afterwards (IMO).Yes MVHR needs 10mm gap at the bottom. I'll be doing that for architrave and skirting for any tiled/wood/laminate areas, but I can see the benefits of door lining going in before plastering. Maybe not before plasterboard though I guess. I'll probably loose fit when putting up the MF and slide it out for plaster boarding, before then finally fitting before plastering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MortarThePoint Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 Hmm, now feeling less smug about my 2m spirit level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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