Nail the door frame to studs drive 8 finishing nails through the frame through the shims and into the studs.
Hanging door panels.
Use wedges or shims to hold the door in the frame at a 90 degree angle.
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Purchase a door that s as tall as the opening height or opening plus trim and 2 inches wider than the door frame to cover the entire opening.
The same goes for sliding closet doors.
Place your old door on top of the new one.
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Slide wedges or shims underneath the door so the hinges line up with the mortises on the frame.
Drive two nails through the frame through the shims and into the studs.
From bedroom and closet doors to pantry doors the style of your interior doors plays an important role in tying together the overall look of your space.
Keep the door in an open position so you can attach the hinges to the door frame.
Drive two nails through each shim about an inch from each edge of the jamb with one about a inch above the other.
Also mark the door at the latch hole for the existing strike plate.
Enhance your home s style with interior doors.
You can use any interior door as a closet door.
Return the door to its opening and shim it evenly all around.
Lay your new door across two sawhorses with both ends and sides hanging off somewhat.
Check for tight spots.
Barn doors make excellent closet doors because they don t take up functional space they simply slide parallel to the wall on a rail.
Once all the hinge positions are marked remove the door from the lining place it in the saddle and wedge it hinge side up.
Place the door in the opening and shim it until it s centered in the opening.
Plane or cut it as needed.
Make sure it s flush.
Bi fold doors work well in closets too.
When hanging heavy exterior doors fire check doors hardwood doors or doors in a bathroom airing cupboard for example you should mark a line and position for a third hinge in the center of the door and frame as well.
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If the door is heavy have a partner help you hold it in place.
Mark the door where it meets the existing hinge mortises on the jamb.
You ll use the old door as a template to help you cut your new door to size.
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