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title: How do I apply a True Door on a door with a closer? | True Doors
image: https://www.truedoors.com/hubfs/Branding/Images/True%20Doors%20-%20Decals%20that%20transform%20facilities%20into%20homes.jpeg
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# How do I apply a True Door on a door with a closer?

A True Doors ® tutorial

### **Summary**

To apply a True Door decal on a door with a closer, follow these steps:

**Tools Needed:**

- Plant sprayer (water + a few drops of dishwashing liquid)
- Squeegee
- Sharp Stanley knife
- Metal ruler
- Wiper or rag

**Steps for Application:**

1. **Prepare the Door**:
   
     - If possible, **remove the door closer** before applying the decal. This makes the application smoother and easier.
     - If the closer cannot be removed, you will need to apply the decal around it.
2. **Wet the Door**:
   
     - Spray the door thoroughly with water and a few drops of dishwashing liquid. This will make it easier to adjust the decal during the application process.
3. **Apply the Decal**:
   
     - Begin applying the decal like you would for a **flat door**: 
           - Start from the top of the door, aligning the decal and lightly pressing it to hold it in place.
           - As you reach the area around the door closer, **let that part hang loose** for now.
4. **Cut Around the Closer**:
   
     - Once the decal is positioned correctly and the rest of the door is covered, spray the area around the closer with water again to keep it wet.
     - Use a **sharp Stanley knife** to carefully **cut around the closer**: 
           - You can either cut the decal flush with the edges of the closer or leave a small margin to tuck under the closer for a cleaner look.
           - Be cautious when cutting around the closer to avoid wrinkles or tension in the decal.
5. **Smooth the Decal**:
   
     - Use the **squeegee** to smooth the decal around the closer, working from the edges of the decal toward the closer.
     - Press firmly to ensure the decal adheres properly around the cut areas.
6. **Finish the Application**:
   
     - Once the decal is smoothed and securely in place, trim any excess material around the closer.
     - Ensure there is no tension or wrinkles around the closer by adjusting and pressing the decal with your fingers or a squeegee.

**Notes:**

- Take extra care when cutting around the closer to avoid damaging the decal or creating visible cuts.
- Work slowly and keep the decal wet to allow for easy adjustments.
- If you cut slightly beyond the closer, the small incisions should be unnoticeable once the decal is fully applied​​.

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