How To Replace A Prehung Interior Door

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How to replace a prehung interior door. Check it by laying it on a flat surface. If the knob is to the right select a right handed door. Repeat with the other two hinges.

Once your door is unscrewed from the hinges you should be able to remove it from the door frame. Once the door is hung screw the hinge leaf to the door edge. Using a pry bar separate the door frame from the rough opening lumberand remove it from the opening.

If you will replace the trim you may wish to save the old trim until you have measured and cut the new trim to the same size. You can fill in old nail holes with putty before you repaint. If the bubble doesn t settle in the exact spot find an accurate level.

Align the top edge of both doors and use the existing door as a guide for marking the hinge placement on the new door. Screw the remaining halves of the hinges to the door jamb. Measure the distance from the edge.

Place the existing door on top of the new door. Using a pry bar gently remove the door casing from the wall. Turn the doorknob and carefully remove the door from the door frame.

Join us as we discuss 3 options and you decide which one is best for you. Place the door on a large flat surface. Make sure not to screw the knobs on too tightly.