{"id":894,"date":"2014-01-28T17:15:17","date_gmt":"2014-01-28T22:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/blog\/?p=894"},"modified":"2017-06-09T10:59:44","modified_gmt":"2017-06-09T15:59:44","slug":"diy-door-installation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/blog\/diy-door-installation\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Door Installation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/doors21.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-917 aligncenter\" alt=\"Doors\" src=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/doors21.png\" width=\"680\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/doors21.png 971w, https:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/doors21-300x236.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Homes have what we call curb-appeal\u2026 From the street, if someone sees your front door and it appears that they could kick through it easily then it can put you at a great security risk as well. To prevent this one eyesore and that other little threat, we have a walk through on how to install your own front door and what to do about hiring someone if you don\u2019t want to do it yourself.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Installing a door<\/b><b><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>First of all, don\u2019t purchase a door if installation requirements, including tools to use, sizes and instructions don\u2019t come with your purchase. It\u2019s important that before installing a door you know what to use. And, more importantly, you need to follow any building regulations and have a new door on hand before you remove the old one. \u00a0There are a ton of doors to choose from:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Aluminum door for sale in NYC\" href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/doors\/aluminum-doors\/\">ALUMINUM DOORS<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"fire rated doors in NYC for sale\" href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/doors\/fire-security\/\">FIRE RATED DOORS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Custom Glass door NYC\" href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/doors\/custom-glass-doors\/\">CUSTOM GLASS DOORS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Wood Doors NYC\" href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/doors\/wood\/\">WOOD DOORS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Iron Doors \" href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/doors\/iron\/\">IRON DOORS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Measure <\/b><b><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>To install your new door, measure the height and the width of your door. Your new door should be 1\/2 an inch less than the height and 3\/4 of an inch less than the width of the opening.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>Note:\u00a0Make certain that you chose a door that opens with either your right or left hand as this is imperative to some entryways.<\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Removal<\/b><b><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>First off, remove any exterior trim or installation that helped secure the old door, if needed. This is useful if your new door comes with a new frame (pre-hung). Many indeed do. If uncertain, call the store from which you purchased the door and ask them for professional advice. Then, remove the old door from the hinges with a hammer and screw driver. Then, take the hinges off the jam as your new door should be equipped with new ones. Afterwards, remove the screws in the jam and sill. With a reciprocating saw cut away the door frame and remove. A pry bar can be done useful here also. When the removal is done, dry-fit the door before securing it into its place. Make certain that during this time the door doesn\u2019t fall over.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Installation<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The sub sill is where the door will fit into place. Make certain that its square and settle. A leveler can be used to make sure it\u2019s sitting well. If not, make an adjustment with shims and make sure the new door clears the thinnest flooring. Do this by measuring from the bottom of the sill to the bottom of the door and check it against your flooring. If for some reason the new door will not clear, you can raise the door with additional sill pieces available for purchase at most home improvement stores.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><b>Don<\/b><b>\u2019<\/b><b>t forget to:\u00a0<\/b>Weather bead the sub sill with caulk. In the winter and through the seasons you\u2019ll be happy you prevented any leaks of air or water from coming through. Also, apply caulking to the sill.<\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Setting the door in place and final installation<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>With the assistance of another individual secure the door in place from the bottom upwards. You can use shims to help stabilize the door while you do the remainder of the installation. Next, insert the shims at the hinge locations. This will keep the door fairly leveled and plumed. Then, you can drive the screws through the shims. At the door reveal make certain that there is an even gap. If it\u2019s off center that will inhibit the door from closing properly. Check outside as well that the door and the jam stops are equidistant from top-middle-to-bottom. Lastly, place shims where the lock and <a title=\"A Higher Level of Security Maxum Deadbolt\" href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/blog\/higher-level-security-maxum-deadbolt\/\">deadbolt <\/a>will be inserted. To ensure your door is going to work properly open and close it a few times. The manufacturer\u2019s instructions may require further securing, check them and then proceed to the next steps. Any gaps should be sprayed with a minimal spray foam installation. When the insulation dries, remove the excess with a putty knife or something similar used for safe scraping. DO NOT A KITCHEN KNIFE.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Warning:\u00a0This material is somewhat toxic; prevent any skin, eye, contact when applying.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Take the door out to paint and install \u00a0the hardware<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If necessary, place the door on sawhorses for these next steps. Use this time to paint the door or finish any caulking that you may have forgotten. Pre-hung doors are fairly easy to install in this scenario. Next install your hardware and you\u2019re ready to open and close a new chapter within your home installation experiences.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a title=\"Hire a specialist \" href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/doors\/\"><b>Hire a specialist<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>No question it\u2019s great to do it yourself, but for those of us who\u2019d rather not spare the energy and peace of mind, our specialists can assist. Hiring a specialist is easy for you and will not break the bank. Not only that, then you can rest assured that the job is perfectly done to suit your needs. Installing a door is difficult for first timers, but we believe you can do it with a little time and patience. \u00a0If you an unsure of what you want to do, you can always contact your local locksmith to <a title=\"Doors\" href=\"http:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/doors\/\">request for a free estimate<\/a>! 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