Fitting Old Doors in New Frames

By: Thomas Baker, This Old House online (Page 3 of 3)
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Tom Silva measuring the door photo: Keller & Keller

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measuring wood trim photo: Keller & Keller

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drive deck screws through the pilot holes and into the door photo: Keller & Keller

Smooth the wood for painting with a random-orbit sander. photo: Keller & Keller

Extend the joint line across the filler piece by scoring it with a utility knife. photo: Keller & Keller

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What You'll Learn:

For Narrow Doors
Follow the same steps as above for short doors, except that you will glue the filler pieces to the stiles. (Note: If you're adding a filler strip to the latch side, you will have to reposition the latch.) Once the glue sets, sand them flush.

TOH Tip
Save the Blade: Before making any cuts in a door, first remove all hardware and fasteners from the blade's path.

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