zannej
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The prehung door is designed to fit in to a 26" rough opening. You would use shims for the difference between the opening and the frame. The solid core weighs 90lbs and is obviously more expensive (nearly $57 difference). Hollow core is half the weight at 45lbs. So, it depends on how much you can lift and how much you want to pay. I will recommend Schlage brand door handles. They are pricey but they have a lifetime warranty & are very durable. You may also want to look in to quick door hanging kits that make it easier to install.
Neal knows a bit about doors and door installation so he can give tips (if you've never installed one before). He's been giving me advice because I'm going to be installing doors (hopefully soon).
For the flooring issue, if you want laminate in the rest of the home, you can check out the total thickness/height of the flooring products and compare. IMO, it's ok to have a transition from kitchen to rest of house, but that's just me. They have a variety of vinyl plank and LVT (luxury vinyl tile) options that look like wood or ceramic tile, but don't have the same problems. I recommend popping in to our sister site http://www.flooringforum.com/forum/ for more detail on flooring. There are quite a few members here that also post over there and the people are friendly. They are helping me plan for my flooring renovations.
On a side note, I'm interested in how your vanity/sink will look when it's done. I love seeing people's projects. Looks like it will be a vessel sink. For cabinets, one suggestion: Toekick storage drawer. You can put bathroom scale or small items in the drawer hidden away.
Neal knows a bit about doors and door installation so he can give tips (if you've never installed one before). He's been giving me advice because I'm going to be installing doors (hopefully soon).
For the flooring issue, if you want laminate in the rest of the home, you can check out the total thickness/height of the flooring products and compare. IMO, it's ok to have a transition from kitchen to rest of house, but that's just me. They have a variety of vinyl plank and LVT (luxury vinyl tile) options that look like wood or ceramic tile, but don't have the same problems. I recommend popping in to our sister site http://www.flooringforum.com/forum/ for more detail on flooring. There are quite a few members here that also post over there and the people are friendly. They are helping me plan for my flooring renovations.
On a side note, I'm interested in how your vanity/sink will look when it's done. I love seeing people's projects. Looks like it will be a vessel sink. For cabinets, one suggestion: Toekick storage drawer. You can put bathroom scale or small items in the drawer hidden away.