Installing New Interior Door Frame

Ask this old house general contractor tom silva shows a homeowner the proper way to install a pre hung interior door for a closet.

Installing new interior door frame.

A typical door opening is 2 inches 5 1 cm wider than the door size being installed to allow for the thickness of the jamb material and shims to plumb the jamb. The first step you need to accomplish before you learn how to install an exterior door is that you must prepare the rough opening of the door if necessary and remove the new door and frame from their packaging. Place a bracket behind each of the three hinges. If you re installing a pre hung door make sure you get the correct.

Once again take care not to damage the frame or the wall during this step in the process. Whichever type you use there are a variety of styles available to match your home decor. Attach the remaining three brackets on the the other side of the jamb. See below for a shopping.

Then use a nail gun to secure the 2 pieces together before attaching the other side of the jamb in the same way. Installing the door frame that i made from the parts in the previous video. If your doorframe is damaged you need a pre hung door which includes the frame and door. Attach 6 door installation brackets to the outside of the door jamb the wood frame to which the door comes pre attached.

Any changes to the door frame should be made before installing the new door. Leave the retaining brackets in place that hold the door closed while you re working on it. If your frame is in good shape a slab also called a blank door image to the right is fine. The size of the door opening will vary depending on the size of the door you plan to install.

After the frame is set i usually like to hang the door to check the fit and twea. Next add glue to the end of 1 of your longer pieces of wood and attach a shorter piece to it. Measure your door carefully and cut the opening to fit using a reciprocating saw. Attach the door installation brackets.