Frameless Door Lead Times: What to Expect Before You Order

What are our Frameless Door Lead Times

If you are planning a modern home with frameless doors, lead time is one of the most important details to understand before you order. Concealed door frames and hidden hinges are specialty products, and the schedule works differently from buying a standard pre-hung door at a big-box store. Here is what to expect so your doors arrive when your drywaller and painter need them.

Why Lead Times Matter More for Frameless Doors

A frameless door is not an afterthought. The concealed frame is installed during rough construction, and the drywall is finished around it so the door sits flush with the wall. That means the frames are needed early, often before the flush door panels. Ordering late can hold up drywall, painting and the rest of your trades.

Typical Lead Times

Lead times vary with the product and the season. As a general guide:

• Frame and hidden hinge sets: approximately 1-3 weeks.
• Complete frameless door sets (concealed frame, hinges and primed flush panel): approximately 4-8 weeks.
• Custom sizes: approximately 6-8 weeks, depending on the opening.

Many suppliers of European-made frameless doors quote lead times of up to 12 weeks. Our goal is to keep lead times short, and we will give you a clear estimate when you request a quote.

How to Shorten Your Lead Time

• Order the frame and hinges only. If you supply your own door panel, you can reduce lead time by up to 4 weeks and cut shipping costs because there is less weight.
• Confirm your sizes early. Standard sizes ship faster. Custom openings up to 82" x 98" are available but need a little more time.
• Order before framing is finished. The frames go in before the drywall, so place your order while the project is still in the framing stage.
• Be clear on swing direction. Decide on inswing or outswing for each door before ordering so there are no changes after production starts.

Shipping Across the USA and Canada

We ship anywhere in the USA and Canada. Doors are packaged and crated carefully so they arrive undamaged. Transit time depends on your location, so allow extra time for remote areas and add it to your production estimate.

Plan Backward From Your Drywall Date

The simplest way to plan is to work backward. Find out when your drywaller needs the frames on site, subtract the shipping time, then subtract the production lead time. That is the date by which your order should be placed. Add a buffer of one to two weeks for surprises.

Get Your Lead Time Estimate

Every project is different, so the best way to get an accurate timeline is to tell us your door sizes, quantity and delivery location. Learn more about our frameless door details, or contact us for a quote. You can also call 208-905-4960 or email [email protected].