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81 in. Elite Door Kerf Seal Black

$15.47
  • Made from non-toxic recyclable material for safety
  • Designed to keep out unwanted wind, water, rain and dust
  • Easy installation into slotted door jambs
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About This Product

lite Choice Door Weatherstrip Replacement is made from 100% non-toxic recyclable material. With greater durability than existing door seals and having a Lifetime warranty, it keeps heat in during the Winter and heat out during the Summer. It has never been easier to replace your existing kerf. Guaranteed never to crack, fade or peel.

Highlights

  • Superior seal provides-year-round comfort
  • Made from non-toxic recyclable material
  • Installs easily into slotted door jambs
  • Keep out unwanted wind, water, Rain and dust
  • Saves money
  • Saves energy
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Product Information

Internet # 329011628

Model # ES181BK25

Store SKU # 1011131556

Specifications

Dimensions: H 81 in, W 1 in, D 10 in

Dimensions

Product Depth (in.)

10 in

Product Height (in.)

81 in

Product Length (in.)

81 in

Product Width (in.)

1 in

Details

Builders Hardware Product Type

Door Top and Side Seals

Color/Finish

Black

Hardware Color Family

Black

Interior/Exterior

Exterior

Location Type

Doors

Material

PVC

Returnable

90-Day

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

Lifetime

Questions & Answers

Does this include 3 pieces so you can do a complete door (top and both sides) or do you have to purchase 3 of these for 1 door install? My house has 4 exterior doors and id rather not have to purchase 12 separate packs of these to replace the old ones
ByJul 12, 2025
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It is sold 1 piece. a standard door would require 3 pieces. You would need 10 pieces to do 4 doors.

By|Feb 1, 2026

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    How big a gap will this cover
    ByJul 11, 2025
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    It will cover up to a 1/2" gap in the door.

    By|Jul 14, 2025


      Do I need to buy 3 of these for an 80x36 inch door?
      ByMar 18, 2025
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      Yes you would need 3 pieces to do the entire door.

      By|Mar 18, 2025


        I am a mom trying to install this, Part of the Kerf goes in but not the rest, it is VERY difficult to install. What am I doing wrong? Please think about having a video and more installation instructions.
        ByJan 3, 2025
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        It's the wrong strip. I bought the only one in stock, thinking it looked right. Got home and the kerf was twice the thickness of the one I was replacing. No way it was going in there. But why was the correct not in stock? It's a Stanley door for Pete's

        By|Jan 26, 2025

          Yes they can be stubborn sometimes. We suggest using either a plastic thin bladed putty knife or even a plastic spatula to help push the fin into the groove.

          By|Feb 17, 2026

            (2)

            Take a small block of wood & Hammer and try tapping lightly to push all the way in

            By|Oct 22, 2025

              (1)

              Are M-D door seals the same as Frost King or are they made by different companies
              ByNov 1, 2024
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              All products are made by their respective companies independent of each other. Some products may look the same, but there are Suttle differences,

              By|Dec 17, 2025

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                What is the 3/4" and 1/2" for?
                ByJan 7, 2024
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                It is the width and the thickness of the product.

                By|Dec 17, 2025

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                  How wide & deep does the slot in door jamb need to be to insert this?
                  ByDec 21, 2023
                  1 Answer | 
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                  The fans are made to fit into a slot that is 1/8 inch deep and 1/16 of an inch wide

                  By|Feb 6, 2024

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                    Mark's question on Jan 26 2023 asks about 96" door weatherstrip. I measured my existing pvc door weatherstrip and it is a one piece 96"? Please tell me how do I find 96" pvc or rubber or lifetime or heavy duty (not foam) weatherstrip on your website?
                    ByAug 23, 2023
                    1 Answer | 
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                    They are not made in 96" lengths sold at Home Depot. You can use them and use door corner guards for any gaps

                    By|Dec 17, 2025

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                      Customer Reviews

                      3.7 out of 5

                      • 3.7 out of 328 reviews
                      • 31% recommend this product
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                      Buyer beware of Frost King at Home Depott
                      I got the header installed, but it wasn't easy. I spent 2 days on and off trying to get the side installs. I could never get them into the grove. Went to Home Depot and ask for help. They said since the header fit the sides should fit as well.The sold me tools to help with the install. One item was a small crow bar It was to big for the gap and would have broken the frame. Home Depot was not.much help. I am cutting my.losees and returning the tools.
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                        Many of the bad review seem that they didn't measure the kerf size. Beside the kerf size, your door all 3 sides need to be about 10-11 mm between door and jamb. This is not a fluffy stripping that tears easily. The kerf on one of my doors was tight, and I tapped the stripping in with a hammer and the end of a 12" 2x4. I can barely push 2 pennies stacked into my kerf. One of my doors is not set correctly between latch side (10mm) and hinge side (14mm), so I won't have to adjust the door hinges first. I have a really good seal with this product, looks good, and expect 30+ years.
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                          Don’t buy - expensive and useless
                          The cheaper door seal did much better job than this expensive door seal. I had to take all 3 pieces out and purchase new ones
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                            Terrible product
                            The material seems stronger on the "elite" series than the foam filled vinyl version. But this is useless because it can't be installed! I ruined 2 pieces trying to install the header strip over my front door. The piece that is supposed to fit in the kerf is too stiff or hard and won't press into the kerf without a hammer. I tried using a painter's tool to push in the edge that goes into the kerf but ended up tearing the material. Don't waste your money!
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                              Easy to install and looks professional
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                              Peeling off so quickly and had to do it twice.
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                              I had to return them. I couldn’t get them to fit in the groove of the door frame.
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                              Ideal for homeowners looking for year-round comfort, making energy saving easier and more efficient.
                              Ideal for homeowners looking for year-round comfort, making energy savings easier and more efficient.
                              Ideal for homeowners looking for year-round comfort, making energy savings easier and more efficient.
                              Ideal for pre-hung doors in older or new homes, this primed wood door set provides a permanent, self-adjusting weather seal for optimal draft protection.

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