How to Install a Pre-Hung Door
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 พ.ย. 2018
- In this episode we show you how to install a pre-hung interior door.
Why not!
The door is a 'polycore' door. The pre-hung set comes standard with a pine jamb, pine clashing and MDF skins. The interior of the door is polystyrene, for added sound proofing without the need for solid timber.
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I'm always pre-hung when I watch Scott's videos
This man is a national treasure. Take care of him NZ.
Reminds me of a new build where I got the job to install all the prehung doors, of which there were many, and locks etc. Anyway my immediate boss decided I was slow and would show me how he did it. I questioned his methods which didn't please him much. Few days later the owners come to me and say Mr Expert had told them I had installed all the doors, to which I replied nearly all of them. They proceeded to tell me of one door that was very poorly aligned... and yes that was the one done by our resident professional, I told them that was the one door I couldn't take credit for and they would have to speak to Mr 'X'. Well Mr 'X' was really shitty over it, unfortunately he had also gibbed round the door, and now had no idea what to do. I proceeded to explain to him why it was important to get it right first time and not get into this situation and the owners complaining, he couldn't think of anything to say except would I be able to fix it. He had been building for many years but his quality was shit.
Nice bro keep your standards high and dont let them slip because when they slip its hard to raise them again 🤟
Loved the vid, just doing a 5 bedroom house load of door hardware in Lower Hutt, same handles. I liked the trick of screwing on the tubular latch and scoring around it, and the 18v router is top of the list. Planted stops are great for when the wall isnt quite plumb or an old door thats a bit warped.
Mate his work is so clean and mil perfect.
Great job as always I love watching your channel man. im apprentice carpenter and you inspire me!
Nice work Scott, professional as always
Another great instructional video. Keep em coming.
For any other amateur/diy door hangers out there - when you ask for a door at Bunnings that is "yay" wide, the measurement they give you *includes* the door jamb and when you get home you will find that it is too wide for your doorway. That's okay though because when you take it back to change it they will realise that they forgot to give you the wood for the door stop which is supposed to be included in the price.
Pro tip: always get a good haircut before installing so that your door doesn't end up looking more well hung than you. 🚪😎
That made me laugh. Good tip.
You are a dag Rob! (but I still can't wipe the smile off my face after reading this) Cheers, David
Just been back to Bunnings today to swap doors over for this reason.
Measured an 830mm gap. Figured an 810mm pre hung door from Bunnings would fit in the 830mm hole. Nope.
810mm is the width of the door itself. The whole unit was 865mm.
So an 810mm pre hung door won’t fit in a 830mm door way. Lesson learned, still confused.
Yes liking these regular videos man.
Scott thanks alot for the videos I really enjoy them. I keep finding my self wanting to subscribe again when I hit the like button. Your doing a great job and the videos are great and there quality.
Loving the fresh cut man
Nice and interesting video that can teach us well. Every episode is better, keep going that way, Scott!
P.S. Nice ear defenders, slim design, have to buy one.
Always handy to know where to get the PUMP THING everywhere else! Looking forward to your comparison video of the jigsaws once you have so time to test them. Greetings from Holland
That’s a nice looking door you’ve got there
Nice work man!
We do it differently but your end result was 👌🏽 Proof that there is more then one way to do things 😎🙏🏽👊🏽
love comments like this
Absolutely, do it slightly different in my area of Canada but that was a beautiful finished product. Honestly our pre-hung comes a lot more machined, don't have to router the hardware as much. It's a similar process starting with leveling the hinge side, and then squaring the door and checking the reveal but you have to watch that your pre routered latch is aligned nicely.
This process is closer to what I would have to do for a non pre hung door, and as such has lots of bonus detail.
I love the channel because carpentry in New Zealand is just different enough that it grants an excellent perspective on why some things are universal and some are regional but the basic foundations are the same. Definitely picked up a few tricks and ideas that percolate even as a seasoned chippy!
@@jareid82 oh 100% man very different in Canada. I'm in Calgary and I specifically ask for no prehung doors (if I'm not ordering directly). Reason is prehung to me are junk. Jamb header mortised into side jambs making it non adjustable, door stop glued on (pita because it grenades on removal), the jack studs are never plumb both sides could be out a different way (lazy framers raising walls that twist), I follow the drywall only as a guide and between finish carpentry tv and Scott Brown I haven't seen them check for rack.. I only use an 18g with 2" brads (10-12ish per hinge).. also never nail the jamb header unless it's a pair of doubles, adjustment always a good thing. No screws in my jambs ever I want that adjustability. It is cool to watch how other people hang doors but when you look at the methods and procedure I'd have like 3 doors squared by the time they are done 1 lol. I also have plywood jigs for doing strikers, ball catches, pocket door strikes ect. Am also one of the few that still machines doors on site with my ancient Bosch mortising jig. Lost art I guess.
god i love these videos, youre gonna cause me to start myself
I'd really recommend getting the plunge base for the 18v router, I personally believe it makes it a lot easier to route out latch and striking plates. Great videos!
Might look into that!
Great video.
Very nice
500th like yeh! Very Satisfying work man!
I keep use glv jost head 75x3.16mm nail to fix door jam ...8 nail both side
Greetings from the UK ,my mate and I use the inflatable wedges ,we use 2 and use our feet to pump up and let down takes some getting used to ,but is way quicker ,looks like we're doin a little penguin dance
You use them under the jambs and not the door? Sounds more productive.
I am glad its not just me who screws the latch and striker plate on and then mark round them, bin the paslode mate , get a second fix dewalt i have the 18 and 16 gauge 18 volt great guns.
They are on the list !
you guys are not first lol. Great video man
What do you use for packers?
Has the Jigtech door latch kit arrived in NZ yet? As much as we all love chiselling in the latch plate, it’s a massive time-saver and a different look ( circular latch and keep plates).
I try not tightening the latch bolt until the handle is in. The little bit of play is needed to avoid a sticky handle mechanism. Once handle on, check it moves easily and then tighten latch bolt screws
Here’s a tip for prehung doors. I Install the door trim first on the prehung jambs and square it up. Then just pop it in the opening and nail in trim all at once. That way the door will always have perfect gaps all around
If anyone is reading this thinking to themselves, yes this is a great idea.. it's not and don't do it..
How are you shimming the door for plumb? How are you checking for rack? What if the floor is out of level?
0:18 😂😂 you guys make it soo funny
The door should have a slight rattle before paint! After yours is painted i doubt it will close because you put the stops on tight rather then leaving a gap like you did on the hinge side??
Just slam it good once and it should be fine. Crack the paint maybe but it will latch.
Honestly thought Paerau was gunna pop out and back you up with a "Wayooo!" lol
I enjoy your videos, what size is your two cherries brass mallet. Here in the USA it’s sold by grams and there are three sizes available. Would appreciate a reply. Stay safe
Where can I get one of those sweet mallets?
I think it's in his video on chisels. Or just use a hammer.
With Scott talking about haircuts I thought this said "sweet mullet" at first ... 😁 lol. He'd look good with a mullet.
Yeah he has the opposite of a mullet. In the hood you call that getting a fade.
Look up ruthlands uk they have similar ones on their site
@@smokingcheeba420 yeah, once called short back and sides
Where can I get a tool
Belt like this ?
how do you quickly determine the position of your striker plate, like how to install it so your door closes nice and flush when sitting in the striker plate?
wow three years and I'm the first to reply to you! ok it's not too hard if you can understand this....you measure the distance from the inside edge of the door leaf edge to the flat part or back of the barrel tongue sticking out of door. Then that same distance is how far you set the striker inside of plate hole to the part that will align with the flat part of tongue. it may be confusing but that's the best i can explain without visuals
Awesome work man!
Where were ya when I installed my first pre-hung 2 weeks ago :)
For a skilled carpenter, how long would the process take to install a pre-hung + trim on both sides?
Prehung Door = 30 minutes (generally)
Trim, I assume you mean Architraves? = 15 minutes or so assuming the door aligns with the gib
nice haircut!
Nice hair cut - More aerodynamic, should have that door hung in half the time. Lol. Good clean work mate, Keep them coming.
😂😂
Hello, please, what kind of vacuum cleaner do you have from Festool?
Well thank you
Yep midi, it's great
Hi Scotty, question... there is a 2-3mm gap on the hinge side of the door stop to allow for paint. On the latch side it's hard up against the door stop. Any reason why not to leave a 2-3mm gap around the complete door stop?
the door stop only works around the latch side of the door. He leaves a gap to be absolutely certain the door stop will never touch the door on the hinge side as the purpose of the door stop on the hinge side is only to look the same all the way around, not to actually stop the door.
Correct harry, always leave a little play to allow for paint, a good painter will still prime, under coat and paint a door. Those 3 coats do make a difference and the door will not latch unless slammed.
I guess if your on site your main concern is it doesn’t rattle so you don’t get picked up on it. But on your own house or working for the general public be mindful of the paint because when it doesn’t latch after painting it’s the carpenter who will be going back to adjust it 👍
Wo wo weh wuhh!
Verri nice
Hi! Just wondering what you use to pack out your door frames?
I usually rip a bunch of timber into 3,4,and 5mm Packers and use them
@@ScottBrownCarpentry thanks Scott! Really appreciate the reply and love the videos I've learnt so much. The one on straightening bowed studs was super interesting I don't know if they let us do that here in Australia but was very interesting!
Sucks the factory cant line the jambs up better. Makes it fun to case.
The title should be “how to install a door the old fashion way” I definitely wouldn’t call that a prehung door, however, it does lend to your skills of how to do the job from scratch!
I was trying to figure out where that 15cm hole has gone but then I figured out that by "2 metres and 40" you meant 2040 mm instead of 240 cm. I always say 204 in such a case or 2045 for example if it's not right on the cm mark.
Phil it's all good, just didn't click right away. I'm not from an english speaking country, we say "two metres four" or 204cm or 2040mm. I understand the logic behind your way, it simply caught me off guard a bit.
New Zealand all carpentry we say mm or m or 2 ou 4 ou (2040)
When I went to TAFE (trade school) we were told CM were for dress makers. Only use metres and millimetres.
When you doing the jigsaw review? I thought it was the next episode so this one, oh well i guess next time 😂
In a few episodes , need some time to test it out 🙂
Does the jigsaw come with auto brake like the circular saw?
Why don't you make the door stops wider so you can cover the screws that secure the frame?
That's how they come from the mill. You put the screws where the stop goes.
Hei Scott!
Just wondering how much you paid for that door? I see its alot of work it it.
We pay in Norway like 70 eur for tottaly made and finish door.
A door like that is about $120 NZD retail - maybe closer to $100 NZD (about 60 Euro) with a trade discount.
Polyurethane core I could understand but polystyrene core 🔥🚒🧯👩🚒
Re your Hair... mmm 🙃thorough job on the doors.
Nice vid bro. How tall are you?
6ft
waawaa weewaa
I dont know if it's just a habit but I always take the doors off before I install them. And hide one of the screws behind the hinges.
Hide the screws so the painter has a couple less screws to fill. Interior doors light here in Canada too. Unless it's a fire rated door.
Shannon. That would be awesome. But where I live wood comes pre warped. Gotta put at least 8 screws in.
His method is called swinging the door. It means getting your hinge jamb side nice and plumb both ways and when its perfect put the door on and use it to get your other side good by keeping a 3mm gap right round the door
The screws for the handles are usually called Male and female screws!
Strange how the pre-hung doors don't come with casings made with their own stops.
I was wondering that as well, wouldn't they be able to put the latch, handle, and door stops on in the factory as well? Aside from not being able to set the height of your door handle is there any disadvantage?
@@karade people don't want the handles supplied by the factory - that's the domain of the interior decorator or maybe they need to match them to other pre-existing doors in the house. The door stop though - that's a mystery. Maybe they leave them for the builder to get that super tight fit like Scott does.
@@TakamiWoodshop Thanks, didn't think of that. makes sense
Yeah the latches are a way smaller . And if your framing is way off you can put the stop on accordingly.
In Wellington we tend to use rebated door jambs rather than planted stops
Boom boom let me here u say wayo ....wayoooo
Lol. I'm always singing the most ridiculous lyrics. Adding a little fun to the worksite.
@@smokingcheeba420 u got to buddy. Being serious always isn't a fun person to work with. Gotta have a sense of humor.. I don't goof off at work but some good conversation while Workin or jokes from time to time is always good.
Oh man I have made people mad by messing around. Lay back a little.
We don't fit many doorsets mainly doors and frames separately so air wedges are great for fitting frames then the doors , great for kitchen fitting and windows ,I sound like a salesman for the things ,also great for wedging my fat a£$€ into the van .
Toight!
I have never seen carpenters care so much about protecting hearing and not their eyes. Goggles are a Canadian thing and ear protection is a NZ thing.
Americans just get er done
Aussies don’t use anything 😂 never seen a chippy use ear or eye protection
What about hanging a new door in an existing frame?
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Scott Brown Carpentry yes but do you ever need to cut the doors down and plane them? I’ve hung a few doors for people and they always buy doors too big for the frame and I find it hard to get the size exactly right when I’m cutting down. I’m forever hanging them then taking them, cutting/planing, re hanging, more cutting and planing. Takes me ages. Just wondering if you had any tips on cutting down. Plus getting the top and bottom angles right when cutting down. Existing door frames in the U.K. never seem to be square. Nightmare!
You guys hang doors way differently. Where are the shims? And when you case di have to pound the gyp?
the shims or "packers" are behind the jam on the hinge side of the door. Didn't see him use packers on the striker side but it looks hard to the wall.
You need a damn good opening to not have to put a single shim. Backers are just so you dont use as many shims.
I used some Packers on the latch side too. Got lucky with the hinge side, it was nice and plum so I used even Packers all the way down.
I went away from using a Paslode finishing gun, sick of the mis-fires, now use a Senco or Hitachi gasless.
I had to edit out a lot of misfires lol!
@@ScottBrownCarpentry Never had issues with my current one, but worked out years back when on the tools, the battery terminals would get dirty and I would clean the off on a dwang. Naturally never told anyone how I fixed it, got to keep the mystery.
Haha
European style door latch and handle install
Scott whats your favorite sport?
Skateboarding I'd say, I don't do it as often as I used to though
@@ScottBrownCarpentryha! same - did you see my feeble skating in recent vid bro? Hadn't been on a board for about two years.
First!
Wayoooo
So fast🐌
Who doesn't want a fade?????????????? #fact
How do you know about Wa Wa Wee Wa?? :)
No introduction, how am I supposed to know who your are? "Scot Brown here".
I wouldn't put pre-hing doors in my house. The frames here are all mdf and are 1/2" (127mm) thick, absolute garbage. I like 3/4" (190mm) thick door jambs made of wood. The doors are installed more solidly as well as the mouldings .
A standard door is 2040 in australia , we must be a bit taller
Captions on and it's "scum around kappa tree"
First
Are you making any revenue off your videos?
Bro the painter told me to take the lock out it's a hassle
Are you Gerard Piqué ! 😅
Yes
@@ScottBrownCarpentry
How is it going with Shakira ! Lol
It seams like a big dude can walk true the door if he is a little drunk. A man should struggle with carrying a door. Bet you can fly that door with the drone !
Lol I think the wide angle lens makes it look bigger than it is. Pretty standard size. Having said that, it is pretty light weight
bet half of kiwi builders/chippys couldn't hang a traditional door
You did not use one single shim. The scabs you put at each hinge location were just starter spacers. No way that jamb was a perfect opening. Since this was an instructional video you have disappointed me.