How To Level An Inside Prehung Door?

Prehung doors offer several advantages over traditional door installations, making them popular for both new construction and remodeling projects. To install a prehung door, follow these simple steps:

1. Remove the prehung door from the frame and remove the pins in the hinges with a nail set and hammer.
2. Check for level and adjust if needed. Double check your flooring to ensure it’s level or close. If the floor is out of whack, repair it first.
3. Install the prehung door in the door opening, keeping the jamb edge flush with the wall. Remove the door plug from the latch hole and swing the door open 90 degrees.
4. Heave the door in the opening and brace it.
5. Mount the door. Prehung doors are usually installed on a level floor, but if your floor is not level, trim or shim wherever necessary. Raise the low side by inserting a tapered shim between the bottom of the jamb leg and the floor.
6. Place a 4-foot level on the floor in the doorway. If the hinge side is lower than the latch side, slip shims under the level nearest the hinge jamb. Adjust the hinge side and adjust the latch side to match latch openings.
7. Use track saw clamps to hold a 6′ level to the hinge side jamb, remove the door slab and door stop molding, and tighten the screws.

In summary, installing a prehung door can be a simple process that offers numerous benefits over traditional door installations.