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Installing some new door in an old opening can be a difficult also delicate job of exact measurements and the insetting regarding new hinges---but it doesn't own to be. Modern interior doors may be bought pre-hung, which means they're previously hinged on a casing and are operational. All you do is suit the casing into the old opening all at once, shim and secure it here, and you're done. Suitable measuring while buying the door yous still important, since you need a tiny room left all over the edges to shim plus adjust the unit.

Trouble: Moderate

Directions

Things You'll Want

Pre-hung door unit Wood shims Level Hammer Exercise Pilot bit Screwdriver little 3-inch finishing nails Use knife Trim Miter saw Trim nail gun

2 Stand the door unit in the opening, then the casing regarding the unit is totally within the frame of the doorway. There should be some little room to spare on all sides. Produce certainly the knob and hinges are positioned so the door is opening in the route you want.

3 Establish your level along the side of the door, inserting shims along the sides till it reads plumb. Extra the degree to another span and repeat. Shim and degree the door at various points until it's level also plumb all around.

4 Remove the bracing holding the door closed, very you can open it and access the inner parts. Put pilot holes two inches in from each side of the casing, using your drill and pilot bit. Repeat on the additional part of the door.

5 Hammer 3-inch finishing nails through each and every pilot hole also inside the surrounding frame, getting it solid. Use a utility knife to cut off the excess bits of wood shim.

6 Reduce trim on your miter saw to span the area among the door casing plus the frame. Protected the trim using any trim nail gun.

References internet site: Installing a Pre-Hung Door.

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