I've watched a ton of videos on how to install a door. This is by far the best and most thorough explanation of the steps needed. Gives me the confidence of taking on my own door install. Great job!!
first thing i always do before cutting to height,get a steel square and check from the hanging side that the head of the frame is square ,a common problem you come across and if you have fit the door to the head you may end up with to much clearance on the bottom
Honestly cannot fault these guys i paid a man to do 3 internal doors and the quality is absolutely shocking indidnt even want to pay the guy but he had them already hung i used your guys videos again and im certainly positive that it looks professional so happy with my self to be fair 😊
We are looking to get a glazed internal door which will need trimming by 2 cm(In height)to fit into the existing door frame. However, recommended trimming allowance is 1.2 cm from height. Can you suggest a solution as we really like the door?
You lads remind me so much of myself it`s unbelievable.........I`m better looking obvs, but you & SkillBuilder are probably the best on TH-cam. I`m a Floorlayer & hear so many in the trade saying they won`t even ease doors for clients after fitting new carpets or wood floors. Keep it up lads, i did my first bullnose following your method this week & it was the best i`ve ever done, so i owe you one............
No disrespect but you have to measure both side of high door frame ...always you cross with one side higher to the other and very rare they are both sale measurements on both side due to floor level and frale level
Deviating off the intended line? I'm a young carpenter and always got taught to work with the grain seems as though depth would be easier to judge the way you do it. Appreciate the reply 👍
Step 1 error- you only measured one side of the opening - what happens if the floor or the head is running out ?… a quick measure of both jams and check for square !! That’s like a new frame also!
Sorry, bull shit, for a start you only measured one side of the frame, top to floor. How many old houses do you know where the frame is square. Come to my house and you will also find that not only are ALL the door frames out from side to side but also odd sized doors have been fitted, ie 28 1/2 wide doors where the standard doors you can readily get are 27 inch, 30 inch or 32 inch. Yes some places like Howdens make 28 and 29 inch doors, but for some reason they are 3 or 4 inches taller and so wont fit.
Dilema, need a new door but frame is not standard and all doors except solid wooden doors can only be planed by max 10mm and i need 12mm each side and dont want to spend extra on a solid door , so my only option is to reduce the door frame size. Need to plane across width any tips on how to avoid breakout? Or is there another solution?
Why have you changed the hanging side of the door & frame..? This means you can't get to the light switch now without entering the room around the door in the dark..🤷🏽♂️🤔
Lads you just cost me a fortune...you made it look easy so ordered 11 cottage oak doors😂. Just a shame my existing 1970's frames must of been fitted by a first year apprentice!! They is like well pissed bruv
The hinges go on the other way round. Reason being that the weight of the door is held on by the side with 3 bits attaching the pin to the plate, not the one with 2. It supports more weight which is why it’s designed that way (qualified Chippy btw)
This is absolutely top notch. Not everyone who's got skills can also pass them on so well. I've got four doors to replace and this will help me no end. Not the first time your videos have helped me out. Cheers, guys.
Your video is the best I have seen and I have seen alot. Thank you for doing a great job on explaining step by step with great info and safety with care. You have given me a boost to put up new entry door up which have been sitting a side for months! 👍
Hi mate, what's the best way to fix up the old frames? Mine have notches cut out from old hinges and striker plates. Is there anyway to fill them or is it a case of a new frame? Cheers
Hi.... Great video btw.... but quick question.... if these are finished doors... ie... no need to paint or oil/varnish...... then what about when you shave the sides of the door to make it fit.... you have now taken the 'finish' off... do you re-oil that part?
Great stuff, thank you. Will come back to this in stages as working through. Worth getting an electric planer, do you think? The little air bags look handy
It’s been tricky to use for me but getting the hang of it. Win bags and combination square added to collection, planer borrowed. Thanks so much for this vid, it’s so clear, got time stamps etc. What do you think about chamfered/bevelled edges on doors? Worth doing/necessary? I worry about splitting it with the plane but I think it has one of those grooves that you can use on a corner@@homeimprovements
Almost exactly the way i fit doors... Only exceptions i use a door lifter rather than bags and take the door off to fit the latch... I just feel more in control with the door on its side and drilling down into it rather than drilling at waist height with the door hung. Just personal preferences makes no real difference. 👍👍👍
As a locksmith you have given me a few tips I'd never thought about ! I will say that a company called jigtech make a great jig set for putting latches and handles on and the only other tip I would say is forstner bits tend to make a nicer job of the holes especially on the start but spade bits are miles cheaper to buy as if you have normal style handles then work perfectly well as you guys have shown
@@homeimprovements no worries guys, despite my line of work I cant actually hand a door myself but you made it look so easy that I'm not particularly scared of trying it anymore! Keep up the good work and information
Best video I’ve seen on fitting a door and I’ve watched lots - it is worth watching other people’s takes, but I’d say you have the best thought out method that points out a few subtleties others don’t mention . I don’t fit doors often - and am about to fit 4, and hence wanted to remind myself of a logical sequence to tackle them. Thanks !
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If only all old door frames where that good!🤔
Yeah, I moved into a 1960s ex-council flat and every frame was wonky. Great way to learn the craft though, and managing stress
I've watched a ton of videos on how to install a door. This is by far the best and most thorough explanation of the steps needed. Gives me the confidence of taking on my own door install. Great job!!
first thing i always do before cutting to height,get a steel square and check from the hanging side that the head of the frame is square ,a common problem you come across and if you have fit the door to the head you may end up with to much clearance on the bottom
Nice tip that 😊💪🏼
On really old frames template the head on to top of door, then measure height, head of frame could be really out of level.
The audio is gone on this? Only the voice though. The music is still playing in the transition sections?
You forgot to check for the door bevel. Some expensive doors still use them
Honestly cannot fault these guys i paid a man to do 3 internal doors and the quality is absolutely shocking indidnt even want to pay the guy but he had them already hung i used your guys videos again and im certainly positive that it looks professional so happy with my self to be fair 😊
😁🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Didn’t even check if the head was level or the frame was level 😩
We are looking to get a glazed internal door which will need trimming by 2 cm(In height)to fit into the existing door frame. However, recommended trimming allowance is 1.2 cm from height. Can you suggest a solution as we really like the door?
Just take it of the bottom you won’t see the exposed chipboard not uncommon to see 😊
@@homeimprovements Thank you so much :)
How much would you charge for this job?
Bloody fascinating... Nice one Sir
Great video and really well explained, actually makes it look less scary to do as a DIYer
Thanks 😁😁
This is why we don’t offer prep to fits. Full replacement baby. In and out
Easy the best video for fitting doors. Well done matey.
Thanks 👍
You lads remind me so much of myself it`s unbelievable.........I`m better looking obvs, but you & SkillBuilder are probably the best on TH-cam. I`m a Floorlayer & hear so many in the trade saying they won`t even ease doors for clients after fitting new carpets or wood floors. Keep it up lads, i did my first bullnose following your method this week & it was the best i`ve ever done, so i owe you one............
Your Dad`s name ain`t Chris is it.......?
Nice one Chris appreciate it mate 😁💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Nah
No disrespect but you have to measure both side of high door frame ...always you cross with one side higher to the other and very rare they are both sale measurements on both side due to floor level and frale level
Did we not show that in video ? If not our bad you are spot on 👍🏼
thank you for this video fellas, really happy you decided to make this and showed multiple methods. Wish me luck ;-)
Out of curiosity why do you chisel across the grain and not with the grain when sinking the hinge
Prevents the chisel deviating 😊
Deviating off the intended line? I'm a young carpenter and always got taught to work with the grain seems as though depth would be easier to judge the way you do it. Appreciate the reply 👍
Seriously, these are the best guys for home improvements/ DIY, even better then Tim the Tool man Taylor. 👍
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good work. This guy is definitely a Dewalt guy. I wonder if they have Milwaukee tools over there.
I had two Milwaukee gave them away to a follower of ours 😊💪🏼
Step 1 error- you only measured one side of the opening - what happens if the floor or the head is running out ?… a quick measure of both jams and check for square !!
That’s like a new frame also!
The grove on the base of the plane is for taking the sharp edges off. Carpenters like myself call it the Arris.
Fab Video - Is there a way of patching up the old hinge cutouts?
We’ll try cover that in a video 😊
Sir l am an lndian and I am a carpenter also, can you take me as an assistant. I want my job in abroad especially UK❤❤❤
Could you perhaps do a video on how to install a composite front door?
Sorry, bull shit, for a start you only measured one side of the frame, top to floor. How many old houses do you know where the frame is square.
Come to my house and you will also find that not only are ALL the door frames out from side to side but also odd sized doors have been fitted, ie 28 1/2 wide doors where the standard doors you can readily get are 27 inch, 30 inch or 32 inch. Yes some places like Howdens make 28 and 29 inch doors, but for some reason they are 3 or 4 inches taller and so wont fit.
Thank you. Very informative and a few new tips!
"I've heard that you want to 'ang a door Tommy Shelby."
"You heard right Mr Solomon"
These videos are legendary. Keep them coming.
Good idea to measure left and right side of opening to fit a square door into an existing opening.
Which specific door on the website is this please as there’s a few different names?
Please help thank you
great video im looking to fit these myself those door bags will make fitting easier top man
Dilema, need a new door but frame is not standard and all doors except solid wooden doors can only be planed by max 10mm and i need 12mm each side and dont want to spend extra on a solid door , so my only option is to reduce the door frame size. Need to plane across width any tips on how to avoid breakout? Or is there another solution?
Theres a far far easier way to hang a door,air bags are great invention but still dont use them ,
Why have you changed the hanging side of the door & frame..? This means you can't get to the light switch now without entering the room around the door in the dark..🤷🏽♂️🤔
We know house is being extended and re wired 😊
Hi why are you using an impact driver for drilling out the doors
Very rare to measure one side of the frame , relying on the top being level, but, must admit he does mention that !
Lads you just cost me a fortune...you made it look easy so ordered 11 cottage oak doors😂. Just a shame my existing 1970's frames must of been fitted by a first year apprentice!! They is like well pissed bruv
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Awesome, thank you for your detailed help and explanations, made it look easy but very doable.
Thanks 😊😊
Brilliantly explained! I’m actually going to try and hang my doors myself! 🤞🏻🤞🏻
Nice 😁👍🏼
if you have a 3mm gap you can not set your hinge in all the way otherwise you will have only a 1.5 mm gap when you hang it
Do you have one showing how to install a front door with letterbox and Yale lock installation?
Very good explanation. I fitted one door today. It should be quicker now after seeing this guy in action..
I really need these guys in my life, are they married ?? Lol xxx
Brilliant another to do on my list DIY is getting expensive ❤🎉
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Excellent video, very helpful. Thank you.
Absolutely brilliant, very detailed and every step I needed covered. Also covering those that do not have all the array of power tools. Nice one dude.
Thanks mate 😊💪🏼
what about the door head not being level you never checked the other side of the frame or used a level to check any unevenness
The hinges go on the other way round. Reason being that the weight of the door is held on by the side with 3 bits attaching the pin to the plate, not the one with 2. It supports more weight which is why it’s designed that way (qualified Chippy btw)
Good to know 😊👌🏼👌🏼
Its just a matter of moving the light switch now (another video?)!!
Eventually once the extension is up 😊😊
What happened to the volume? Nothing after the introduction just silence?
Strange not had anyone say before 🤔
Always got told to use a combi if using a drill when fitting doors over a impact
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Wrong. Measure both sides height
Great to see you smiling again
The world would be f*cked if it wasn’t for lads like you, brilliant video, well played sir
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Your precise explanation is very much everything. Cheers.
Great series of informative videos.
Do a Velux if you get chance, please.
We will try and thanks 😁👏🏼
I notice you hinged the door opposite to original hanging side off frame, the light switch is now behind the door😮
Good spot but it’s for future works the room is being split and house extended 😊😊
Ive seen new linings worse than 50 year old ones
If my door has no indication as to which side is for the hinges does this mean I can use either side?
How many doors like this would you fit a 8am to 4pm day?
First video of yours I’ve come across. Subscribed on the spot.
Really well paced but descriptive content. Great to watch.
Awesome, thank you! 😁😁
I removed an old door and added 9mm mdf to make it fancy to the front and back. Now the door is too thick and doesnt close. What do I do? 😢
Remove stops and reinstall them further back 😊
I'm so pleased I found this channel and door hanging video. Thank you for explaining everything so well. I've subscribed! 👍☺
Awesome! Thank you!
Great video mate. 👏👏 ps. I’ve subscribed where is that accent from ? South London 🤷♂️🫶💪
Thanks for the sub 💪🏼 just outside Greater London technically 🤣💪🏼💪🏼
@@homeimprovements yeah where ? South of Greater London 🤷♂️
Please, equalise your audio and balance the stereo channels.
Another new subscriber here. Top class instruction. Clear and complete.
Awesome, thank you!
Legend, thank you for this video
Top Man.
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This is absolutely top notch. Not everyone who's got skills can also pass them on so well. I've got four doors to replace and this will help me no end. Not the first time your videos have helped me out. Cheers, guys.
Great to hear and thanks 😁😁
Your video is the best I have seen and I have seen alot. Thank you for doing a great job on explaining step by step with great info and safety with care. You have given me a boost to put up new entry door up which have been sitting a side for months! 👍
Wow, thank you!
If I had the tools, I’d give this a go myself
Just want to say thank you took me best part of 4 hrs with a manual planer and chisels but it’s on and working and doesn’t swing 😂
That’s brilliant 😁👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Absolutely brilliant video! So glad I found this. Wish I’d seen it sooner. I’m now Halfway through 1 door and doing it every way wrong 😂
Glad it helped! 😁😁
Hi mate, what's the best way to fix up the old frames? Mine have notches cut out from old hinges and striker plates. Is there anyway to fill them or is it a case of a new frame? Cheers
You can or splice new timber in to repair the damage 😊
I use Ronseal wood filler. Invisible once sanded and painted. Might work for you.
Quality video, thanks for making the effort. Love the spacer tip.
Glad you liked it!😁😁
Intro music needs to be lower in the mix.
Best how to I've ever watched!! ❤️
Thanks 😁😁🙏🏼
Hi.... Great video btw.... but quick question.... if these are finished doors... ie... no need to paint or oil/varnish...... then what about when you shave the sides of the door to make it fit.... you have now taken the 'finish' off... do you re-oil that part?
Great stuff, thank you. Will come back to this in stages as working through. Worth getting an electric planer, do you think? The little air bags look handy
In old frame electric planer is brilliant bit of kit 😊
It’s been tricky to use for me but getting the hang of it. Win bags and combination square added to collection, planer borrowed. Thanks so much for this vid, it’s so clear, got time stamps etc. What do you think about chamfered/bevelled edges on doors? Worth doing/necessary? I worry about splitting it with the plane but I think it has one of those grooves that you can use on a corner@@homeimprovements
Great video. Could you do a video on how to remove and install door linings?
Great suggestion!
A fantastic video tutorial. It gives me the confidence to tackle the job myself. 👍
Thanks 😊💪🏼
just brilliant! many thanks
I knew this was gonna be an advert fest
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Almost exactly the way i fit doors... Only exceptions i use a door lifter rather than bags and take the door off to fit the latch... I just feel more in control with the door on its side and drilling down into it rather than drilling at waist height with the door hung.
Just personal preferences makes no real difference.
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Nice mate Yh I get what’s your saying 💯 😊😊💪🏼💪🏼
I'm the same with the tubular latches much prefer to do them off the frame
Always use a 3 inch latch puts it in the centre😊
Agree this is a cheap kit however handles and latches
Great job and very well explained!
Thank you! 😊
Cheers, mate,thanks for the video . Don't take this the wrong way , you sound like Sid Snot 👍
Thanks, you got my subscription.
Awesome, thank you!
Thankkkkk yooooooouuuuu
As a locksmith you have given me a few tips I'd never thought about !
I will say that a company called jigtech make a great jig set for putting latches and handles on and the only other tip I would say is forstner bits tend to make a nicer job of the holes especially on the start but spade bits are miles cheaper to buy as if you have normal style handles then work perfectly well as you guys have shown
Thanks mate 😊💪🏼
@@homeimprovements no worries guys, despite my line of work I cant actually hand a door myself but you made it look so easy that I'm not particularly scared of trying it anymore! Keep up the good work and information
Best video I’ve seen on fitting a door and I’ve watched lots - it is worth watching other people’s takes, but I’d say you have the best thought out method that points out a few subtleties others don’t mention . I don’t fit doors often - and am about to fit 4, and hence wanted to remind myself of a logical sequence to tackle them. Thanks !
Highffff .....
You have job
Brilliant video mate thank you. Is there a reason the hinge goes on slotted side to the door at all please? Thanks mate
Not that I know of mate just how I do it 😊💪🏼💪🏼
@The Home Improvements Channel UK thanks mate keep up the good videos too 😀👌
Thanks 😁😁
Decent video that well explained
Thanks 😊
echoing other comments - have doors to fit, watched a few other videos - this is by far the best👍
Great explanation. Think I’m ready to go!
Quality video. Nice one 👍
Thanks 👍
Light switch is behind the door ,should of hung on other side
Door was swapped and light is being moved door swinging into middle of room is a bad idea 😊👍🏼
Door opening into room was for privacy ,still a good idea in bedrooms stops peeping while your at it lol
cool video good job
Thanks!