Interior Door Hanging Tips

Interior door overview illustration by gregory nemec.

Interior door hanging tips.

A door that s installed well closes tightly and quietly and doesn t swing open on its own. To hang an interior door first fit the door in the jamb by standing it up in the existing frame and measuring each edge. That means it s been trimmed to leave a very small gap next to the jamb or as this old house general contractor tom silva explains about the width of a nickel what he means is. Unless i am hanging doors to match existing ones or the schedule says otherwise i mark a clear line with a sharp pencil on both the lining and the door 150mm down from the top this is the top of the top hinge and 230mm up from the bottom this is the bottom of the lowest hinge.

Using 40 to 60 grit sandpaper sand down the edges until it fits. If you set the interior door jambs directly on the subfloor there s a good chance the door will rub against the carpet later. Make it just under. Our barn door kits are diy projects that bring affordable on trend design to any home.

The guide assumes you are replacing an existing door. Remove the old door removing doors carelessly may create issues with your door frame. Masonite barn doors instantly transform a room adding masonite barn doors instantly transform a room adding functionality and character to any space. If a door is not hung correctly you may have uneven gaps or problems with closing.

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