SLAB DOOR INSTALLATION

Washrooms should have a door, because you know….its gross to not have a door on them. Slab doors, although cheaper than pre-framed doors, do require a fair amount of effort to install. And here we go.

Remove the old door and hinges and mark top and interior if not clear
Clamp doors together and scribe the hinges from the old door on the new slab door
Make sure they are lined up in the same orientation
Mark out the area where wood needs to be removed
Chisel out the excess material so that the inhe sits flat and is properly recessed in the door
Test the hinge to make sure that it is correctly positioned
Drill pilot holes and install the hinge. Repeat for the number of hinges you have on your door
Install the Door. If you added a hinge you may need to chisel the door frame as well
The door might not sit perfectly the first time you close it. Fear not this can be adjusted a bit. In this case the frame is slightly too narrow
Using shims and a screw to slightly lift the corner up
Using shims and a screw to slightly pull the top corner in
Great success the door closes without dragging on the frame
My secret weapon for filling in holed in door frames
Apply the plastic door over holes and damaged areas and let firm up
Once the plastic wood hardens sand it down smooth
Install door catch and mark where it will be centred on the door so that the door handle is at the right level
Measure the area where your handle will be placed to get the correct backset. My width is 4.5 inches
Based on the 4.5 inches I will use the 2 3/8 inch back set
Attached cutting guide at the right height for the door catch, and drill out the holes
This will require two hole saws
Depending on what type of handle you have, you may need to chisel out other areas so the hardware is properly recessed in your door
Fully attach the handle and test it out
Here is a good use for all those flyers you get. Floor protection when painting
Pick a good paint, with some sheen that will level well on smooth surfaces
Paint your door and you are done.....unless you also need to do trim work

Tools and equipment used:

Chisel Set – https://amzn.to/3DyPR5Z
Weiser Door Handle – https://amzn.to/36PFJJZ
Black Hinges – https://amzn.to/3uOmicv
Screw Driver Set – https://amzn.to/35zTc8e
Drill – https://amzn.to/3iYfHGW
Door Drilling Guide – https://amzn.to/3DFAmcs

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