How to Replace an Interior Door

By Joseph Truini, This Old House magazine

Photo: Brian Wilder

Hold the door in the opening and interlace the hinge knuckles.

Once all the hinges are aligned, have a helper insert the hinge pins.

Test the door, making sure it swings smoothly and that the latch engages the strike plate on the doorjamb. If necessary, reposition the strike plate.

Tip: If the door rattles when closed, slightly bend out the metal tab that's located inside of the strike plate.

Steps

Introduction
Overview
1. Remove the old door
2. Mark the new door for trimming
3. Cut the door down to size
4. Lay out the hinge mortises
5. Chisel out for the hinges
6. Screw on the hinges
7. Drill for and assemble the lockset
8. Hang the new door

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