I owe this man at least a few thousand dollars by this point. Finishing my basement and it seems like everytime I need to know something, it's his video with the best advice
thanks Jeff...this really helps me. I'm so tired of paying "handymen" who say they know how to put a door up but then there is rub or it's not level. I've decided to do it myself. I have removed the damaged door jab so only the rough space remains. You make it look so easy. Here goes nothing! Thanks for the step by step, patient, elementary instruction. I can do this thanks to you.
I owe you a great big thank you. I've known a couple carpenters that have said that hanging a door isn't as easy as it looks. We want to change out all of our doors and when we priced it out we decided to at least try one ourselves before hiring someone. My husband watched your video(s) and did 2 so far perfectly without even throwing a hammer through a wall.
I watched a dozen video's on how to hang a pre-hung door and YOURS was the only one to discuss the gap between finished floor and bottom of the door. Thank you. You know your stuff!
Excellent video. I appreciate the professionalism of it, no dogs, cats, kids, or personal BS, just right to the point and easy to understand. Thank you!
I'm really glad you showed how to trim the shims with a razor blade! Cause Ii was thinking I was going to have to buy a multi tool to cut them. Thank you.
Lol. My dad had a small construction company. He was the full time electrician and plumber (he had gone to trade school for 6 years and was union journey man in both) two framers, 2 sheetrock guys who helped with framing. And a painter. I loved going to jobs and working. He told me I could take over company when he retired if I could do and two of the trades to union quality (which used to mean something) I learned painting and sheetrock, then plumbing. I didn't want to do electrical because I freaking hated crawling under houses. I did good at framing until it came to door and window installation. Then every cuss word I knew came out. In English Spanish Italian and Portuguese. Sadly, the huge wave of illegal immigrants who were willing to work for less than minimum wage killed my dream. The big businesses hired these untrained guys who learned by the monkey see monkey do method. The quality was abysmal. The big companies that build whole new neighborhoods, didn't give a shit about anything but price. About 18 months ago, I built a 1500 Sq ft rental house on my land while teaching my 12 year old. I still hired someone for the doors lmfao
Boy, ain't that the truth! My Dad, who was a sailor, used cuss words I never knew existed, He get on a roll and I'd have to keep telling him other people could hear him and he'd just get louder. So, whaddya do?
Thanks for the video! I was able to put a door on my boys' room, today, without any experience. I really appreciate the tip about the hand planer. It was a big help!
I’ve watched a lot of carpentry videos and I’m very impressed with how you give such detailed and important information in a way most people can understand, well done 👍
Great videos! All of them. Any renovations ideas I come up with, your instructional videos are very explanatory to make me feel confident in what I'm doing with a great result.
Love your video's man. I'm 4 years into completely flipping a house. Just realized I've watched one of your videos every time I've hit a new project. Cheer, Happily subscribed
I want to see how to replace door…. Into existing frame…. My 2 tips I lay old door on sawhorses line up new door via the precut knob hole. Then you know how much trim off top / bottom / hinge side. Leave hinges attached to old door. So you can xfer lines to new door.. Just screw in top hinge fully middle and bottom leave slightly loose. When hang out in top hinges pin loosen middle and bottom hinge slightly. That way you have flex to make middle and bottom hinges line up to insert pins. Then lastly tighten up bottom and middle hinges on frame and door. Cause if u try hang either middle and bottom hinges tight it’s guaranteed they won’t line up. The will both be a 64th out of going together.
Helped me out a lot. I was thinking I needed to install something like a 1x4 or something. Glad i watched this first cause i already had some shims. Thanks again and keep up the great uploads and work.
Watching this at work lol.thanks for the help. Got my first door installed by myself today 👍💪 I’m brand new to carpentry and usually have a more knowledgeable coworker with me, but today he’s sick so I had to work alone 😬🤣
Thanks for all the pointers ..you make it look so easy ... took me a bout 1 and a half maybe two hours but it is plumb and level and almost flush ...flush at the top and bottom but not in the middle ? old house i guess not quite as straight as the door frame .. abtw i like the background music :-)
This makes so much sense!!! I fought with a door for 2 hours before getting it right. Request: could you do a similar video on how to install a double french door?
This video was so clear, to the point, and helped this homeowner do a door install with no fear. Thank you for taking the time to post this video - it was great!
I like to use hide screws or sometimes called deck screws. The head is the size of a finishing nail. It uses a small hex bit to install. The screw head counter sink themselves and the screws don’t suck the frame beyond what you adjusted it to, like a regular screw can do. And again, they counter sink themselves so you can easily fill over the hole.
Like someone else put it, door slab determines the reveal, not the level. When installing doors (I’m a third gen carpenter) we don’t even have the level out. Also, most pre-hungs in US have the strikes already (jamb stock come pre-molded). I nail with 2 1/2” 16gag to set door (note: never nail through shins - I like to nail just below shims and always shim just below the hinges). Ones painters are done I (not the painters) reinstall the slabs into the jambs useing a 2 1/2 to 3” set screw in the furthest set screw hole in hinges. The adheres hing to framing vs to jamb only. Not having shims directly behind hinges allows to tight hinges for adjustments for relaxing over the first year and/or lumber twist (for those who still frame with green lumber).
Michael Doyle----Your floor probably isn`t level . In that case , you cut off a little off one side of the door jamb with a circular saw . By little , I mean 1/4 " to 1/2 " . Look at the video from " This Old House " . Make sure that your top jamb is level . Both the right vertical jamb and the left vertical jamb will be an equal distance off the floor , to allow for the flooring that will be under the door ..
Hey buddy that’s how I do it too!! I’m a Supervisor, still learning to lead. Can I bother you for some pointers on how to supervise, and connect with staff?? Great work by the ways you always kill it man. Respect to you
I have to do this on a finished floor and the jamb is half on a tile floor and half on a hardwood floor, where there is about an inch in height difference and it makes a funky transition. I'll have to use a contour gauge I'm guessing and will not be able to shim under the jambs.
vertical measurement is called "plumb". at about 1:50 he says to stack shims until level. shims work in pairs (opposite directions). he has like 6 shims on one side and one on the other. any measurable distance (1/4"+) should use plywood and then shims
Thank you for the video. I have a question, If you install a door without a trim, how do you feel the small gap between the wall and the door with wall coating?
I’m looking to convert a small room into a master bedroom closet. In order to do that I will need to cut a doorway on a wall. Do you have any video demonstrating the process of doing that? Thank you for making these videos. You’re the best!
Lol that's cheap. Why are you complaining about $100? Does make sense to drive to someone's house get your tools out of your truck etc.. and charge $20 for that service?!
I'm about to make my first attempt at installing a prehung interior door.. My question is, do I use nails or screws? And also what kind/size? I've been watching many videos and some use nails, some use screws.. Sidenote: Your video on how to prepare and paint walls was godsend for me! Look at me becoming a little DIY'er! ☺
we have a video in the next 2 weeks about how to hang a door 3 different ways. It all depends on your level of comfort and the tools you have available. Cheers!
Hi Jeff. Thanks for this video. I’m a mom of 2 and trying to change all our bedroom door. Already have frame, can I just remove old door and buy new door and install it without new frame? Does new door come with frame???
Yes you can just change the doors, but you will have to buy a kit for the lock holes. Or you can buy the doors from a specialty store they will do the holes for you
Your videos have helped me tremendously over the past years. In fact, I have become a small time RE investor using mostly your techniques as a diy flipper/landlord. Thanks for everything!
I do the same thing but what do you guys do when the door stop is already installed on you want to screw on the opposite side of the hinges. What can you do for that clean look and conceal the screws?
FrancoMango you can use some 2 1/2” deck screws on the striker plate. Other than that, I can’t think of anything to secure the jamb side without taking off the door stop. Why do you want to screw that side?
Looks good but I need to replace an interior door over carpet. Are there special considerations I need to include? I worry enough about the door hanging and swinging level but I do not want to damage the carpet when I remove the old frame.
very important to install the new jamb in the same location as the old one. Other than that the install is the same. Just make sure you start with the hinge jamb side and build out the jamb to contact the carpet. Cheers.
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY I find this super helpful. Thank you. I need to know, do you fasten the top jamb to the framing? I know you said work around the door, hinge side first... But I didnt see you do it in the video. But should it have at least one screw with shims to keep it solid? Thank you I have to hang 2 prehung doors tomorrow. I hope you see this and can respond. Haha. Thank you.
Sales employee talked me into trying those when i bought my door. They really do work great. They kind of sink into the drywall, trim didn't touch them. Like your video Ottawa Design. Kim is right though, the whole process was only 6 minutes with the kit. Ottawa, perhaps make video using brackets? Im sure your tips would still be good for everyone.
in the U.S., a 'door stop' is the piece down the middle of the jamb, that stops the door. 'Door casing' is the trim that goes around the door to cover the gap and shims. It could be different in Ottawa.
I did this similarly on my door in my.older house. The frame is not perfect because its older. I had a huge problem during the summer when it was humid where the door jam actually bowed from the pressure. How do I avoid this and allow for the door to open properly? Is there a rule for expansion? It works perfectly 9 mo out if the year.
What if your door opening isnt as close to the size of the door itself? Example most of of mine have 1-1 1/2 ince on each side of the prehung door… so i have to use alot of shims… is that still okay?
What brand of pre-hung door did you use? I have been researching between Menards, Home Depot, and Lowes and their mdf white doors have very bad reviews. I don't want to paint other wise I would use wood doors.
HI Jeff, Do you know about clip in door frames and casing? I am looking for a product that conceals the fasteners for the door frame and casing install.The idea is that you do not have to nail them in place so we do not have to caulk them and perform paint touch-ups after install. I personally haven’t seen one in Canada but they do exist in other countries. Do you know a canadian manufaturer/supplier where i can get those? Thank you Jeff
Newly refinished basement, the flooring is already installed, now i want to hand the doors. How much space from the flooring to the bottom of the door do I need to leave? Is there a specific requirement in Ontario? Or a typical standard?
I have two questions please: 1. does the rough in of 82 inches for many standard doors count from the concrete floor or from an assumed .5 inch or more floor height? 2. what do you do with the shims under the frame on the concrete when you install the floor - do they get removed and the floor material is slid under the door frame or do they stay in place? thank you.
I thought the shims go behind the hinges? Do they go behind where ever the door doesn't look level? and as well is it always 3 sets per side or does it again depend on playing with the frame and whatever it takes to go level? thanks
When working with mdf 3 sets is good but when using wood you need to make adjustments based on the warping of the wood. sometimes you need a lot more and sometimes 3 sets behind the hinges is good. The process is dictated by the end result you are trying to achieve.
True, thanks for the reply. I guess what i mean is in your vid, your shims are not directly behind the hinges, sorry i'm a noob trying to learn as i go. Do they always have to go directly behind the hinges?(the shims)
1. Another question i have is with regard to the amount of nails per side of jamb and the distance vertically and horizontally between the nails? 2. How many nails per jamb side do you recommend? I saw another video and the guy says ten nails per side. 3. And finally another other question i have is should i put 2 nails thru the shims or is one enough? Thanks for your kindness in answering
I owe this man at least a few thousand dollars by this point. Finishing my basement and it seems like everytime I need to know something, it's his video with the best advice
thanks Jeff...this really helps me. I'm so tired of paying "handymen" who say they know how to put a door up but then there is rub or it's not level. I've decided to do it myself. I have removed the damaged door jab so only the rough space remains. You make it look so easy. Here goes nothing! Thanks for the step by step, patient, elementary instruction. I can do this thanks to you.
I owe you a great big thank you. I've known a couple carpenters that have said that hanging a door isn't as easy as it looks. We want to change out all of our doors and when we priced it out we decided to at least try one ourselves before hiring someone. My husband watched your video(s) and did 2 so far perfectly without even throwing a hammer through a wall.
pre-hung doors, all the work is done already
@@helenlawson3203 I've got an old door I'm going to use
@@helenlawson3203 Shimming is harder than hanging, imo. Especially if you're renovating considering flooring & flooring changes.
I watched a dozen video's on how to hang a pre-hung door and YOURS was the only one to discuss the gap between finished floor and bottom of the door. Thank you. You know your stuff!
This was posted six years ago and folks are STILL using it as a guide. That has to make you feel good. Congrats on all your TH-cam success.
Excellent video. I appreciate the professionalism of it, no dogs, cats, kids, or personal BS, just right to the point and easy to understand. Thank you!
Thank you, I was able to install my first ever door and it’s nice and level :) my husband was very impressed
I'm really glad you showed how to trim the shims with a razor blade! Cause Ii was thinking I was going to have to buy a multi tool to cut them. Thank you.
Using a multi tool is what professionals do. Using a knife is what we did in the 80’s.
@@SticksAandstonesBozo pppppppp
Thank you for this video, I just hung 12 doors and saved a ton of money. All the best sir!
see, he doesnt show you all the cursing and screaming that comes along with it apparently
Yeah, completely left out my plumbing words.
He voice was just a little soft for being a bad ass carpenter 😂
I usually name all 18,321 saints in perfect Italian. The benefit of growing up Roman Catholic.
Lol. My dad had a small construction company. He was the full time electrician and plumber (he had gone to trade school for 6 years and was union journey man in both) two framers, 2 sheetrock guys who helped with framing. And a painter. I loved going to jobs and working. He told me I could take over company when he retired if I could do and two of the trades to union quality (which used to mean something) I learned painting and sheetrock, then plumbing. I didn't want to do electrical because I freaking hated crawling under houses. I did good at framing until it came to door and window installation. Then every cuss word I knew came out. In English Spanish Italian and Portuguese. Sadly, the huge wave of illegal immigrants who were willing to work for less than minimum wage killed my dream. The big businesses hired these untrained guys who learned by the monkey see monkey do method. The quality was abysmal. The big companies that build whole new neighborhoods, didn't give a shit about anything but price. About 18 months ago, I built a 1500 Sq ft rental house on my land while teaching my 12 year old. I still hired someone for the doors lmfao
Boy, ain't that the truth! My Dad, who was a sailor, used cuss words I never knew existed, He get on a roll and I'd have to keep telling him other people could hear him and he'd just get louder. So, whaddya do?
Thanks for the video! I was able to put a door on my boys' room, today, without any experience. I really appreciate the tip about the hand planer. It was a big help!
I’ve watched a lot of carpentry videos and I’m very impressed with how you give such detailed and important information in a way most people can understand, well done 👍
Great videos! All of them. Any renovations ideas I come up with, your instructional videos are very explanatory to make me feel confident in what I'm doing with a great result.
That is great to hear. Cheers!
I always like your videos. You're a pro. I would like to see one where things aren't so level and what pros do to overcome these problems.
Love your video's man. I'm 4 years into completely flipping a house. Just realized I've watched one of your videos every time I've hit a new project. Cheer, Happily subscribed
I want to see how to replace door…. Into existing frame…. My 2 tips I lay old door on sawhorses line up new door via the precut knob hole. Then you know how much trim off top / bottom / hinge side.
Leave hinges attached to old door. So you can xfer lines to new door..
Just screw in top hinge fully middle and bottom leave slightly loose. When hang out in top hinges pin loosen middle and bottom hinge slightly. That way you have flex to make middle and bottom hinges line up to insert pins. Then lastly tighten up bottom and middle hinges on frame and door. Cause if u try hang either middle and bottom hinges tight it’s guaranteed they won’t line up. The will both be a 64th out of going together.
Helped me out a lot. I was thinking I needed to install something like a 1x4 or something. Glad i watched this first cause i already had some shims. Thanks again and keep up the great uploads and work.
Thank you so much for professional video. It REALLY helps us DIY and is much appreciated!!
I like watching your work I learned everyday something new when I watch your videos.
I call you my “Canada Dad”. Learned a shit ton from you, love the videos.
Great video. Thanks. May God continue to bless you.
Watching this at work lol.thanks for the help. Got my first door installed by myself today 👍💪 I’m brand new to carpentry and usually have a more knowledgeable coworker with me, but today he’s sick so I had to work alone 😬🤣
Thanks for all the pointers ..you make it look so easy ... took me a bout 1 and a half maybe two hours but it is plumb and level and almost flush ...flush at the top and bottom but not in the middle ? old house i guess not quite as straight as the door frame .. abtw i like the background music :-)
This can be frustrating at times. great job!
This makes so much sense!!! I fought with a door for 2 hours before getting it right. Request: could you do a similar video on how to install a double french door?
Hi Mike we are actually going to be doing that very soon. Cheers!
just about to install doors thanks for the vid!!
Great 👍 I just became door installer expert thanks
Well done install video. You make it look easy.
This video was so clear, to the point, and helped this homeowner do a door install with no fear. Thank you for taking the time to post this video - it was great!
Thank you for this. It was a big help to me. Mine was a little challenging as I was moving an interior door to flip a closet to the adjoining room.
Glad I could help David. Please subscribe I have a lot of great content on the way
Always great instruction, thank you Sir!
I enjoy all your video's!!! Your very through!!! From the doors, floors, drywall and pex tubing. Very professional! Thank you!
Thank you Michael, we are here if you ever have any questions. Cheers!
Very, very good. I always put 4-sets of shims on the door though, but 3-works.
Thanks J. B. J. Sometimes i will use even more with a wooden door frame if it has a lot of warp in it.
I like to use hide screws or sometimes called deck screws. The head is the size of a finishing nail. It uses a small hex bit to install. The screw head counter sink themselves and the screws don’t suck the frame beyond what you adjusted it to, like a regular screw can do. And again, they counter sink themselves so you can easily fill over the hole.
AKA trim head deck screws. Thanks for mentioning it, that's what I'll be using.
@@WizardofGOP yeah that’s it.’ That’s all I ever use.
The end result is always good
@@wyattsdad8561 Make sure you teach Wyatt about it. 🙂
@@WizardofGOP I definitely will ;)
Jeff, Great video! Straight to the point, well filmed, couldn't ask for more. Thanks.
I agree with many comments, great video. The fat end of the shim is hard to score and remove. What do you recommend?
Like someone else put it, door slab determines the reveal, not the level. When installing doors (I’m a third gen carpenter) we don’t even have the level out.
Also, most pre-hungs in US have the strikes already (jamb stock come pre-molded). I nail with 2 1/2” 16gag to set door (note: never nail through shins - I like to nail just below shims and always shim just below the hinges). Ones painters are done I (not the painters) reinstall the slabs into the jambs useing a 2 1/2 to 3” set screw in the furthest set screw hole in hinges. The adheres hing to framing vs to jamb only. Not having shims directly behind hinges allows to tight hinges for adjustments for relaxing over the first year and/or lumber twist (for those who still frame with green lumber).
I learned a lot from this video even though I'm trying to stop the door from rubbing on the floor. Thanks!
Michael Doyle----Your floor probably isn`t level . In that case , you cut off a little off one side of the door jamb with a circular saw . By little , I mean 1/4 " to 1/2 " . Look at the video from " This Old House " . Make sure that your top jamb is level . Both the right vertical jamb and the left vertical jamb will be an equal distance off the floor , to allow for the flooring that will be under the door ..
Hey buddy that’s how I do it too!! I’m a Supervisor, still learning to lead. Can I bother you for some pointers on how to supervise, and connect with staff?? Great work by the ways you always kill it man. Respect to you
I have to do this on a finished floor and the jamb is half on a tile floor and half on a hardwood floor, where there is about an inch in height difference and it makes a funky transition. I'll have to use a contour gauge I'm guessing and will not be able to shim under the jambs.
Very good. Nice square and level. Just slow down take some time and do it right.
The Bob Ross of home construction and renovation
Excellent video. I am replacing 5 interior doors with jambs in a 40 year old condo and am doing some installation research. Thanks!
This was the best helpful video... thanks again...
thanks am putting a new doors in my house. this video. is very helpful.
good luck hugo
vertical measurement is called
"plumb". at about 1:50 he says to stack shims until level. shims work in pairs (opposite directions). he has like 6 shims on one side and one on the other. any measurable distance (1/4"+) should use plywood and then shims
You must be blind and deaf. He didn't say or do either.
At that point, he was just shimming between the bottom of the door and the floor. It was temporary. He removed it after the hinge side was secure.
after you put the door stop on, make sure it's the one with the spring, then, get a cat and listen to him play the door stop blues all nite
Thank you for the video. I have a question, If you install a door without a trim, how do you feel the small gap between the wall and the door with wall coating?
The background music goes perfectly with your videos.
Thanks!
Great instructions and clear and to the point.
I assume like all wood products the door should acclimate before installing but can it be painted while it’s acclimating?
one note: verticle is Plumb and horizontal is level. JS
Jesus, thank you. That was glaring to me in an instructional video.
@@dodge134 *Jerry
VeRtIclE iS pLuMb
Do you have to sink the screws in the jam? Have to you a pilot hole first?
To meet fire ratings in my area we have to shim behind all hinges, 2- 3" screws through top hinge and 1 through middle and bottom hinge.
I’m looking to convert a small room into a master bedroom closet. In order to do that I will need to cut a doorway on a wall. Do you have any video demonstrating the process of doing that? Thank you for making these videos. You’re the best!
sorry dude not yet. remove drywall and if you have room then simply cut out the space you need for a door rough in and close up.
Where do you get those nice wide shims. Everyone around here sells the skinny ones only.
Contractor asked $100 to install door, now I can do it myself. Thanks
Lol that's cheap. Why are you complaining about $100? Does make sense to drive to someone's house get your tools out of your truck etc.. and charge $20 for that service?!
Missed opportunity... Shimmy shimmy ya, shimmy yam, shimmy yay - ODB
I like to tack my lambs with a 2" brad before the screws. I usually work alone, make it just a bit easier for me :)
sounds reasonable. Cheers!
Poor lambs - doesn't it hurt them? :p
I'm about to make my first attempt at installing a prehung interior door.. My question is, do I use nails or screws? And also what kind/size? I've been watching many videos and some use nails, some use screws..
Sidenote: Your video on how to prepare and paint walls was godsend for me! Look at me becoming a little DIY'er! ☺
we have a video in the next 2 weeks about how to hang a door 3 different ways. It all depends on your level of comfort and the tools you have available. Cheers!
i just need to replace the door, not the frame or anything else. is this possible or do i need to go so far as to redo the frame of the door?
Great video. Very helpful. Thank you
Hi Jeff. Thanks for this video. I’m a mom of 2 and trying to change all our bedroom door. Already have frame, can I just remove old door and buy new door and install it without new frame? Does new door come with frame???
Yes you can just change the doors, but you will have to buy a kit for the lock holes. Or you can buy the doors from a specialty store they will do the holes for you
Definitely caught that you shimmed behind the strike plate. Ask me why I was watching for that lol
Your videos have helped me tremendously over the past years. In fact, I have become a small time RE investor using mostly your techniques as a diy flipper/landlord. Thanks for everything!
Thanks jeff! Do you need to fasten the top of the frame too, or just the sides?
Just the sides. the top is fixed with the casing as you trim the door out. Cheers!
I like to replace one of hinge screws with a screw that will go through hinge into stud. With shims behind hinge.
Great system as well. Cheers!
Antonio Cantu thats what we do to. Keeps everything clean, especially if the door stop is already installed
I do the same thing but what do you guys do when the door stop is already installed on you want to screw on the opposite side of the hinges. What can you do for that clean look and conceal the screws?
FrancoMango you can use some 2 1/2” deck screws on the striker plate. Other than that, I can’t think of anything to secure the jamb side without taking off the door stop. Why do you want to screw that side?
@@iLikeC00kieDough I ended up using a nail gun
Thank you ☺️
idk if id use an impact and not predrill, also you should level the floor to see if you have to cut the jambs!
How long are the screws? What is a "brad nailer"?
Looks good but I need to replace an interior door over carpet. Are there special considerations I need to include? I worry enough about the door hanging and swinging level but I do not want to damage the carpet when I remove the old frame.
very important to install the new jamb in the same location as the old one. Other than that the install is the same. Just make sure you start with the hinge jamb side and build out the jamb to contact the carpet. Cheers.
Very helpful! Thx.
What if I removed the door from its frame & then install the frame and then hinge the door back on? Any issues w/that?
Not if you install perfect level, plumb and flush. I like to use the door as a visual guide. I find it works well with those cheaply made jambs .
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY I find this super helpful. Thank you. I need to know, do you fasten the top jamb to the framing? I know you said work around the door, hinge side first... But I didnt see you do it in the video. But should it have at least one screw with shims to keep it solid? Thank you I have to hang 2 prehung doors tomorrow. I hope you see this and can respond. Haha. Thank you.
Thanks bud. Hung my first door today.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Just use the Quick Door Hanger bracket kit they sell at all Home Depots and Lowes in the interior door aisle. $5 and no hassle..
No Thanks, the trim install would be a disaster with this product.
Sales employee talked me into trying those when i bought my door. They really do work great. They kind of sink into the drywall, trim didn't touch them. Like your video Ottawa Design. Kim is right though, the whole process was only 6 minutes with the kit. Ottawa, perhaps make video using brackets? Im sure your tips would still be good for everyone.
Huh... never heard of them.
This product looks perfect for me the electrician
I love those brackets, they don't affect the trim at all . I use them to set door quickly, then shim and nail as usual
Son went crazy 🤯🤯
in the U.S., a 'door stop' is the piece down the middle of the jamb, that stops the door. 'Door casing' is the trim that goes around the door to cover the gap and shims. It could be different in Ottawa.
Oh yeah thanks, quick and easy......
I did this similarly on my door in my.older house. The frame is not perfect because its older. I had a huge problem during the summer when it was humid where the door jam actually bowed from the pressure. How do I avoid this and allow for the door to open properly? Is there a rule for expansion? It works perfectly 9 mo out if the year.
instyall a dehumidifier or a/c. or cut down the bottom of the jamb1/8 and add caulking. it will expand without buckling. Cheers
Thank you sir!
What if your door opening isnt as close to the size of the door itself? Example most of of mine have 1-1 1/2 ince on each side of the prehung door… so i have to use alot of shims… is that still okay?
Nice!
Does the screws not split the door jam?
Question for anyone who Dan answer - when done the door should not swing open, correct? It should be secure, ready to install the doorknob??
What brand of pre-hung door did you use? I have been researching between Menards, Home Depot, and Lowes and their mdf white doors have very bad reviews. I don't want to paint other wise I would use wood doors.
These doors were purchased at classic moldings in Ottawa. definitely find a different door supplier than the box stores. Cheers!
Nice video thank you
Nice Milly Rock
Jeff do you have video for door opening from inside of the house to the garage?
Nice video man
Awesome!! Thank you!!
great Instruction
Why do Carpenters keep saying level,when it's PLUMB?
Our wall was out of plumb and not square. Hanging our door this past weekend was a nightmare 🤣
Every door I've seen comes with pre-installed door stops, how do you hide the screws in that case?
Jeff, always Goin back to your videos. Building a door frame from scratch. Can I use screws to fasten king , and Jack studs plus a header?
of course. no worries!
Great video, Thank you.
HI Jeff,
Do you know about clip in door frames and casing?
I am looking for a product that conceals the fasteners for the door frame and casing install.The idea is that you do not have to nail them in place so we do not have to caulk them and perform paint touch-ups after install. I personally haven’t seen one in Canada but they do exist in other countries.
Do you know a canadian manufaturer/supplier where i can get those?
Thank you Jeff
Never heard of it.
I used to do this, now I just take the door off and it’s so much easier.
Like I always say, there is more than one way to skin.........
Newly refinished basement, the flooring is already installed, now i want to hand the doors. How much space from the flooring to the bottom of the door do I need to leave? Is there a specific requirement in Ontario? Or a typical standard?
I have two questions please: 1. does the rough in of 82 inches for many standard doors count from the concrete floor or from an assumed .5 inch or more floor height? 2. what do you do with the shims under the frame on the concrete when you install the floor - do they get removed and the floor material is slid under the door frame or do they stay in place? thank you.
Hi. So you install door frame first then carpet for example ?
Also, how much do you leave for gap ?
Thank-you
I thought the shims go behind the hinges? Do they go behind where ever the door doesn't look level? and as well is it always 3 sets per side or does it again depend on playing with the frame and whatever it takes to go level? thanks
When working with mdf 3 sets is good but when using wood you need to make adjustments based on the warping of the wood. sometimes you need a lot more and sometimes 3 sets behind the hinges is good. The process is dictated by the end result you are trying to achieve.
True, thanks for the reply. I guess what i mean is in your vid, your shims are not directly behind the hinges, sorry i'm a noob trying to learn as i go. Do they always have to go directly behind the hinges?(the shims)
1. Another question i have is with regard to the amount of nails per side of jamb and the distance vertically and horizontally between the nails? 2. How many nails per jamb side do you recommend? I saw another video and the guy says ten nails per side. 3. And finally another other question i have is should i put 2 nails thru the shims or is one enough? Thanks for your kindness in answering
as a rule that is good practice.
more is better. If you are trimming the door right away just a few is fine. but if you run the risk of twisting if not enough.
Is there a specific height the door need to be for carpet compared to tile or other hard flooring?
Dying Breed carpet is a 1/4 inch tile is 1/2 or 5/8
You level with shims on the hinge side and shim at header and striker side for just even gaps. Is this correct?
no need to shim the header.
Ok. For the header and striker side your just eyeballing the gap or is there a measurement?