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My old boss in Portland told me to always use a 1/8 inch gap on inset doors, but I just had a whole kitchen come back
Honestly, he was so sure about it, said it was the 'professional standard' for paint grade maple. I followed it on a big job for a house near the coast, and after a humid summer every single door was sticking. Tbh I'm thinking it needs to be more like 3/32 or even 1/16 in that climate. What gap do you guys actually use for painted inset doors?
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nathankim23d ago
That gap always needs to change with the weather.
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nelson.wren23d ago
Nah, I've always gone with 3/32 for paint.
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stone.daniel23d ago
Actually, 3/32 is a bit thin for most paint jobs. You'll get better coverage and fewer runs with a 1/8 inch tip. It's a pretty common standard for latex.
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