There are many reasons to replace a door. You may have chosen to go with a more decorative door, or your current portal may be damaged or warped. In any case, if you have picked out your door and brought it home, your next step would be to hang your new purchase. The idea of hanging a door seems quite simple, and in fact, in most ways it is. However, there are certain things you will need to be aware of and certain steps you will need to follow before and during hanging the door. If you do not follow certain steps to hanging a door, you could end up with serious and annoying problems. The door could be off balance and be hard to close. And, at the worst, you may end up with a door that will not close. So, in order for your door to be perfect and for you to have completed a satisfactory job, follow these steps:
After you have purchased your door (being sure to choose the right size for your doorway) you may need to trim sections of it. For example, if the door will be over carpet, you will need to trim a bit off the bottom of the door. You will need to mark your trim section precisely with a pencil and then use a saw or planer to trim and smooth the edge.
