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Step-by-Step Guide to Replacing Doors

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO REPLACING DOORS 1. CHOOSE A HIGH-QUALITY 00 00 REPLACEMENT DOOR CraftMaster offers top-notch doors in a variety of colors and styles 2. MEASURE YOUR DOOR SPACE AND LABEL DOORS TO TELL THEM APART Take time to notice how door functions and note problem areas · Ask about door matching services to skip steps 3-7 Measure door size and jamb width 3. REMOVE EXISTING DOOR Starting at the top, remove the pins from the hinges 4. REMOVE HINGES AND LOCKSET Carefully remove hinges, door knob, and latch from door 00 00 5. MARK HINGE MORTISES Place old door on top of new door Use combination square and utility knife to mark hinge spots on new door 6. CREATE MORTISES FOR HINGES Use chisel to create outline of hinge mortises ....... Chisel inside area to desired thickness 7. ATTACH HINGES . Test to see if hinges lay flush against the door, and chisel deeper if necessary . . Drill pilot holes through hinge holes ...... Loosely attach hinges with screwdriver until hinge pins are replaced, then tighten Ensure swing and opening work before painting or staining door 8. ADD LOCKSET OPENINGS Measure old lockset, or check manufacturer guidelines . Measure the "back-set" needed for the lock The back-set will tell you where the center of the bore is located .... Drill doorknob hole with hole saw Create latch hole with spade bit -...... Using a chisel, mortise the surface around the latch hole for the latch plate 9. STAIN/PAINT DOOR Use color of your choosing, keeping in mind that paint can add thickness 10. HANG DOOR Place hinges between hinge knuckles on door frame Ask someone to place the pins while you hold the door · Check swing and reposition as necessary EXTRA STEPS FOR EXTERIOR DOORS 11. USE FOAM INSULATION BETWEEN DOOR JAMB AND FRAME AS NEEDED 12. REPLACE WEATHER- STRIPPING AS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN INSULATION VALUES INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: CraftMaster Southern qumber DOOK DESIGNS Service and Selection Since 1904 www.HOMEIMPROVEMENTSTORESANJOSE.COM SOURCES: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/how-to/intro/0,579371,00.html http://www.familyhandyman.com/doors/installation/how-to-re- place-an-exterior-door/step-by-step http://www.craftmasterdoors.com/

Step-by-Step Guide to Replacing Doors

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Before you can install a new door, you need to remove your existing door. Start at the top and remove the pins from the hinges. Consult this San Jose wood company infographic to find out what steps to...

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