how to hang a door

Measure the opening

Purchase a door that is 2” less than your opening

Mark the door for trimming (use a pencil) and trim (with a saw) sand the edges until smooth (use sand paper)

Check if the door fits.  Get someone else to help you – it must be perfect a second opinion is always helpful.

Place the hinges: determine which way the door will open (usually into a room), take note of where the light switches are and place hinges on opposite side accordingly.

Draw around hinges with a pencil and cut out hinge recesses with a chisel.

Drill pilot holes and then screw on the hinges

Position door and mark out where the hinge falls on the door frame.

Cut out hinge recesses with a chisel on frame.

Drill pilot holes and then screw on the hinges onto the frame.