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What Door Width Do I Need for a Sectional?

Sectionals come apart into individual pieces. Measure each section's depth — the deepest piece determines your minimum door width.

DOOR WIDTHSECTIONALMULTI-PIECE

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Key Measurement

Measure each section depth separately. Deepest piece (34–40") on tilt needs 30–34" clear opening.

Standard Dimensions

Item: Armless section: 34–38"D. Corner: 38–42"D. Chaise: 64–72"L × 34–40"D.

Space: 30" door = ~28.5" clear. 32" door = ~30.5". 34" door = ~32.5".

Actual clear openings are usually 1–2″ smaller than the labeled size.

Your exact dimensions probably aren't "standard." Small measurement errors cause big problems — 1 inch can be the difference between fitting and getting stuck.

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What to Measure

1Each section depth separately — armless sections: 34–38"; corner: 38–42"; chaise: 64–72" long × 34–40" deep
2The widest/deepest individual piece — this determines your minimum door requirement
3Whether pieces fully separate — some sectionals have non-removable connectors between sections
4Door clear opening — measure between the jambs at the narrowest point

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Assuming the whole sectional must fit at once — sectionals are designed to separate into 3–6 individual pieces
Forgetting the chaise section — the chaise is the widest/deepest piece (34–40") and often the hardest to maneuver
Not checking connectors — some sectionals use permanent brackets between sections that prevent full separation

Frequently Asked Questions

What door width for a sectional?

Sectionals separate into pieces. Each armless section (34–38" deep) fits through a 30" door tilted. The chaise (34–40" deep) may need a 32–34" door. Measure the deepest individual piece.

What if one piece doesn't fit?

If the chaise section is too deep for your door, check for a window entry or see if the chaise has removable legs/arms. Some modular sectionals like IKEA's have pieces that fully break down.

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