This video teaches a veteran carpenter how to hang an interior door, even if the rough opening isn’t perfect. With the right tools and preparation, you can hang your internal door quickly and easily. The guide covers how to replace a standard internal door, including trimming the door to size and finding the perfect hanging position.
To hang an interior door, follow these steps: shim the door plumb, set the frame, drive a 2.5-3″ wood screw through each hinge and into the trimmer, and shim the lock jamb plumb. Use a small straight edge (shim) to make sure the frame is flush with the drywall, and use a 18 gauge brad nailer with 2″ nails. Fire 2-3 nails on the frame and shims at the top and bottom hinge locations using a long level or a straight board and a short level.
Use a wood screw instead of a drywall screw, as drywall screws are cheap Korean or Japanese metal generally 2 pc without any strength. The video also includes a step-by-step guide on how to hang an interior door, including setting the frame, driving a 2.5-3″ wood screw through each hinge, and shimping the lock jamb.
In summary, this video provides a step-by-step guide on how to hang an interior door, including the use of the right tools, safety considerations, and proper installation techniques.
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