How To Hang A New Door On Existing Hinges

Mortise the hinge openings using a chisel and utility knife photo 4.

How to hang a new door on existing hinges. If the old door was trimmed at the bottom and you were happy with the gap at the floor cut the new door to match. Knock the pins out of the hinges with a nail set or punch and a hammer and lift the door out. If the holes in the jamb are too large for the screws use wood glue to secure a short portion of dowel tightly in the hole. Measure the old door to determine what size to cut the new door.

To install door hinges on a new door measure and mark where your hinges need to go on the door frame and on the door you re hanging. With a sharp chisel and hammer cut the wood in the shape of the hinge. If your door sticks make a mark on the edges where it s not closing flush. Clamp a straightedge to the new door and score the cut line with a sharp utility knife.

Temporarily screw the hinge jamb in place by driving two 8 3 inch drywall screws through it. One about 2 inches above the top hinge and the other about 2 inches from the center hinge. If the holes on your new hinge plates don t match the holes in the screw holes in the door jamb drill pilot holes for the new screws. Remove the trim molding around the existing door on both sides of the wall with a pry bar.

If you are hanging a slab door to replace an existing door and you still have the original door you can measure your new door slab to fit the frame by aligning it with the old door. Cut the door to length with a portable circular saw. Set old door on top of new door and transfer the hinge mortise locations to the new door using a combination square. Check that the door jamb on the hinge side is plumb and shim as necessary.

Install the hinge knuckles lock set and door knobs. Hang your new door and test fit everything. Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for. Mount the hinges on the new door and hang the door.

How to hang a door in an existing jamb. Use a utility knife to score the outline. Next place your hinge on the door and trace around the hinge with a pencil. Align the old and new door slabs if you have the original door.