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5/2/2025 8:33:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SkkDV][Edited]
When it’s closed, there’s an 1/8” or so of play/slop between the door and frame. Meaning I can push the door back and forth and it moves about 1/8” where the locking bolts come out. I was always under the impression that vault doors were a really tight fit when it comes to the door and surrounding metal frame. We installed the door without removing it from the metal frame it came with and everything is level front to back post install, so I’m not sure if that small amount of play/slop is not normal.
5/2/2025 8:42:23 PM EDT
[#1]
Mine did the same, but no big deal. It was actually a great door setup. I never had any trouble with it.
5/2/2025 8:46:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SkkDV][Edited] [#2]
Thanks for the reply. So play/slop is normal with vault doors? Did yours have about 1/8”+ of slop?
5/2/2025 8:52:39 PM EDT
[#3]
You could put some felt strips with the peelable tape in/around the frame to silence the metal to metal clanking.

It'll help close the gap too.
5/2/2025 9:03:13 PM EDT
[#4]
You need a roll of expanding heat tape. When it gets hot it expands and seals the door.
Grammer Nazis be dammed!!
5/2/2025 9:23:08 PM EDT
[#5]
Thanks for the suggestion. This is my first vault door, play/slop is like this is normal? Does it compromise the strength of the door at all?
5/2/2025 9:23:42 PM EDT
[#6]
Thanks for the suggestion. Will look into that.

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