This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to remove and reinstall an interior door. It covers the process from preparation to installation, including removing the existing door and its frame. Hinge pins are oversized nails that hold the two intermeshed halves of the hinge together, and removing them is a simple shortcut to removing the door. The door should be back out of the jamb and replaced with a new one.
To ensure proper installation, use a razor knife to cut all caulking around the casing and carefully pry off the casing. Switch the door and jamb around, being careful to avoid uneven gaps along the jamb or binding or not latching. Install the hinges by drilling pilot holes at each screw location and securing them using the screws that came with the hinges. If the holes in the jamb are too large, drill pilot holes for the new screws.
Screw on the hinges, mark the center of each screw hole, and secure them in place with screws. Use a self-centering hinge bit to ensure great results. For easier painting or staining, remove the door from its hinges and sand the surface lightly. Remove the old door by removing the three pins in the door hinges, or use a pry bar if the pins are difficult to remove.
In summary, this video provides a step-by-step guide on how to remove and reinstall an interior door, offering an affordable DIY option without the need for professional help.
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I know you posted this years ago; however, 6 years later your article saved me from a piece of furniture rearranging disaster. LOL. I am sure there is nothing like the visual of a middle-aged woman with a rather large chair stuck in a doorway. I removed the door and got the 2.5 to 3 inches I needed. If I am ever in your city (wherever that is ) I owe you tacos for lunch! Thanks.
It’s been years since you posted this, but thank you for this article. I am cleithrophobic (fear of being trapped) and currently out of my home, the doors here are old so it might seek like you’re stuck unless you’re violent. I didn’t quite know that and almost had a panic yesterday. So, thank you very much!