HOW TO REMOVE and REPLACE a Front/Back Door (Easier Than it Looks!)

Hey Gang! In today's video we show you how to remove an old front/back door and replace it with a newer one that will last longer and look much better! All with common tools.
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[@justsayin7704]

Coming from a fellow veteran carpenter, you did a great job of showing how nothing is "just". It's never "oh, 'just' install a new door" or window or 'just' replace a deck or lock set. Or 'just' repair a whole in drywall. Nothing is 'just'. And people who don't know this trade need to understand this point.

[@tommygun5038]

JUST is used by people who don't know or understand the process. They like to use the word JUST out of order and think everthing is easy.

[@jessejames8534]

Just sign the check when Im done :-)

[@nmatthew7469]

Lol, great comment. Sh*it's never easy I say on every project.

[@Tikkarifle]

I agree with everything you said, it's never straight forward 👍

[@gregsmith2308]

My boss would send me out to do a door job or whatever,and he'd say,"all you gotta do babe is" and it was a nightmare to be sure!

[@randalldellwo6365]

I’ve watched many many “how to install a door” videos. You are the first to ever explain why the reveal at the top corners can look weird or off and how to fix it by loosening one screw in the corner and tightening the other at the opposite corner until the reveals are the same. My god. That was life changing. I mean it. Thank you.

[@craigieb]

I guarantee that in my life, I will never, ever install a door (I have a door guy). Why did I watch this whole video? Because it really is captivating and interesting. You guys do a GREAT job of making things succinct and informative, without the stammering and time-wasting that so many other KZbinrs do. Brilliantly edited, too. Excellent job!!

[@StudPack]

Much appreciated Craig 👊

[@jeffconley819]

Oh I totally agree.

[@kenmore01]

You have a door guy? How many doors do you have and how much trouble do you have with them?

[@larracis]

I do alittle work for a guy who whenever he has a door to install at his house or on a job he just insta calls me because he can't figure out how to do it properly.

[@rpaasse6453]

Youre totaly right

[@mountainmanprojects]

As a handyman who has installed many doors I can say you did a great job detailing all the important steps for correctly installing a door. I always like to see how other people do it to see if I can pick up any new tricks. Great job

[@StudPack]

Thanks 👍

[@georgedavall9449]

I always admire the attention to Detail, and the Quality ‘STUD PACK’ delivers on both their work, and the videos!

[@rickwallen5289]

Well done! I’m a carpenter with 35 years of experience and counting. And I agree with everything you said. Nice tips how to fix the hinges that were set too deep from the factory. Keep up the good videos!

[@eddiegetdownortiz]

Great job!!!

[@robertapreston4200]

I agree, but worry foam will twist the frame... easy peazy with the foam👍👍

[@brickmn808]

I agree, was told to use insulation, never expanding foam@@robertapreston4200

[@truesurf]

Bro, we need more guys like you as teachers in our public education system. Real skills, real money = no college debt.

[@MK-hb3xc]

And no knee joints at 50.

[@truesurf]

@@MK-hb3xc I hear you man! I retired at age 48, now 51, from a 30 year career as an electrician. These trade skills are highly important to our economy. Another is financial literacy.... ultimate goal is to join the double comma club and buy your freedom.

[@anthonyfletcher8053]

@@MK-hb3xc sitting down all day has it’s health drawbacks aswell. We all pick our poison.

[@3nertia]

@@MK-hb3xc Have you tried knee pads? :)

[@DanPSpringer_Pensacola_Realtor]

ABSOLUTELY

[@T_Jonesy]

Probably the best video on an exterior door installation that I've seen. I'm always impressed by the level of detail and attention you give to each and every project. I"ve learned so much from watching your videos. Kudos.

[@StudPack]

Super appreciate that thx 👍👊

[@jarivuorinen3878]

@@StudPack Why do you install door that's opening inside? Doesn't this make it hard to open in emergency? Also with those hinges this looks extremely weak solution against any forced entry, since there's only small lock latch holding door shut.

[@kenneely7899]

Nice job. Sometimes when the feed rate is turned up to high on a cnc it will cut funny shapes. Seen it a lot with worn cnc machines

[@turbojunkie971]

​@jarivuorinen3878 do you live in a cave? That is how all residential exterior doors are! He ran screws through the hinges into the framing. Also when he foam seals around the jamb it'll be solid

[@georgedavall9449]

Could not have worded my thoughts any better! 👍😊

[@davidsims5791]

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for - a video where you keep the exterior trim in place. The rest is excellent too. I also like that you talked about how you had to get the hinge shims made and then came back the next day. Lastly, the reality of how many times you had to put the wooden shims and screw in and out was showing the reality of how long all of this takes. Excellent video!

[@Anipalooza]

I have to say, the Guy Fieri Diner's Drive In's and Dives vibes I got from this video had me giggling at first, but by the end of this video any doubt that I had about being able to DIY replacing my door is gone. The amount of detail put into this is incredible. Showing every step no matter how small on camera, explaining what you're using and WHY you are doing what you do, and then explaining every possible thing you might come across is soo useful for someone like me who is just starting out in DIY home renovations. You explained every single bit of this in such a clear and thorough way, the editing and camera work was very entertaining and of professional quality, and it was just a joy to watch. I'll definitely be back to watch more as I start more home projects, I've already seen so many videos on your channel I need to watch in the future!

[@russwollet8998]

This is what I do most of for a living. I give this video my approval. If the door is plumb and your top reveal is off the right side of that door needed to go up a heavy 16th of an inch. Also if you shim the center hinge heavy it will push the entire door to the latch side. 7 doors a week you learn a few tricks

[@georgedavall9449]

Good comment!

[@juanesparza4675]

I totally agree! The door was fine, nothing a few shims can’t handle

[@1eartboundjedi582]

This video popped up in my feed, and I watched it from the perspective of a residential/commercial door specialist, having installed many thousands of doors, reinstalled many thousands more. I also taught proper door installation to other carpenters. I know, too well, the deficiencies of door manufacturers and production framing crews. I have watched many u-tube carpenters install a door and face-palm. A correct swap, well done. You even called out the larger #9 screw ( I use stainless) on the security screw. I also use 3" # 7's for strike and latch plates. Criminals beware :) !

[@georgedavall9449]

Excellent!

[@1drprice]

Sorry Stud Pack, I was cut off before I could finish. After installing the newly formed Sill tray, use the quality sealant around the edges to prevent air leaks, around the Sill tray. As a note on the knob side of door, I would suggest using wider shims around the latch area so your customers can add reinforcement latches that contain 8-12 3" harden screws to prevent door kick in's that could pull your frame out of plumb without wider shims placed on latch side. These are simple couple of suggestions to you, and I say this respect. I have been installing doors and windows for years without water penetration. Keep up your wonderful work, I enjoy your videos. Best regards to you, Danny Price

[@sewone3353]

Working at a box store, I often ask contractors questions on installing doors and windows. This video taught me more than 6 months of questioning "professionals." Great Work!

[@rslsr56]

So comfortable to watch, dont want it to end, want to see you thru the finish part, foam insulation, casing, floor transition, caulk, paint, lunch, etc

[@jawidofkoj2998]

I start to get excited about doing a project like this at home so I watch a video like this one. Then I realize I should definitely hire a professional to do the job. Thanks for reminding me again

[@williamkaiser8490]

🤣🤣

[@jeremygilley624]

This is why a hate remodeling give me new construction everytime rather do everything myself anyway that way if u run into a problem it was your fault teachs u to do things right the first time

[@unsavvytravelers2346]

I just finished replacing 5 interior doors and an exterior door at my house. It's not a terrible job difficulty wise but by the time you get everything perfect and sealed and trimmed it's shocking how much time it can take. You can do it!

[@Truthseeker-cv2mvp]

You sound like me except I'm gonna have to figure it out bc I can't afford to hire somebody else

[@darrylqmiller]

As a DYI'er I've done many interior doors but no exterior. The house I just bought needs all new exterior doors and I was a bit nervous because it's a brick house and the trim outside is a lot more extensive than the other houses I've owned. Showing how to remove the door from the inside without touching the outside trim was just the trick I needed to get me going on this project. I haven't turned my TV on in days since I've found your channel, been binging on your guys videos. Keep up the great work!

[@StudPack]

Thx Darryl and we're glad you found us 👍

[@DonTruman]

How'd it go? I'm considering my first attempt too.

[@KenHill]

Hats off to Jordan for all those super close up follow-along camera shots he's been doing!

[@StudPack]

Luv em 👊

[@bobwalsh57]

Thank you. Your attention to detail is becoming a lost art. Hopefully the younger generation is watching content like yours. I’m a subscriber and although I’ve done a lot of the same jobs you work on, I have picked up some tips and tricks from each of your videos. One thing I am doing on exterior door installations is hardening the area where the dead bolt goes into the frame. I normally put a 3 foot strip of steel next to the 2x4 framing and secure it with long screws. It helps to make it secure from being kicked in. I also use structural screws on the hinges. That is most important on the lower ones. Keep the good content coming.

[@stevenperry4941]

One thing I learned when I worked for a handyman company was to have a 6’ level for installing doors! Helps especially if there is any bowing in the frame

[@jmcfadden8033]

Good carpenters that pay attention to detail and provide this quality of work are so hard to come by these days. Very nice work.

[@AlAmantea]

Great job, Paul and Jordan! I've hung many a door in my career, and that's definitely a good way to do it. Taking the time to make your reveals correct and true allows the door and the jamb to have clearance for seasonal movement, and proper operation! It's not just for looks, people! One thing you didn't touch on was making sure to add a "shim pack" (hey, is that your 2nd channel?) above and below the strike plates on the latch side of the door for reinforcement. I have also noticed a huge degradation in the quality of doors lately, especially from "Steves" and "Masonite" . It seems during the shortage times, the quality control has been severely compromised! The router job on the strike plate mortise would drive me absolutely crazy! Splitting the extension jamb like you did here saves a ton of time and effort when doing a door replacement! Very smart!

[@rrh220]

Who's Jason? Did you mean Jordan? 😁

[@painteater19]

Every prehung door I have ever purchased had been a POS no matter which manufacturer.

[@fallonstone408]

What do you mean "splitting the extension jamb? Where in video was that done. Please explain?

[@AlAmantea]

@Fallon Stone at about 4:15 in the video is where Paul was splitting the extension jamb from the door using a putty knife and a hammer to separate it. The extension jamb sits between the exterior door casing (Brick Mold in this instance) and the actual door jamb, and is used to make up the difference in the thickness of the wall to the door jamb. Most jambs are 4 9/16" thick, made for 2x4 wall construction. When your exterior has a thicker cladding, such as brick, you install a jamb extension to hide the gap or use a wider, but less available, door jamb. Here, Paul left the exterior casing and the extension jamb installed, removing only the door and the attached jamb, simplifying his installation, which is brilliant.

[@fallonstone408]

@@AlAmantea Thank u

[@twobeagles1365]

I'm a DYI guy and I purchased one of those oscillating dewalt tools at the beginning 2021 ( buzz tool you stated ) That thing is priceless to my tool arsenal , it has save me countless hours using that thing for all kinds different projects / repairs, Great door video and good tips.! Your earned a subscribe here, I'll be looking for other video's.

[@samuelbowles3054]

Next tool to add to your arsenal is an angle grinder, use those two tools so often.

[@yloby]

I've installed a couple doors before, and I haven't been 100% happy with the results -- probably because I'm a homeowner and not a pro. But I learned a lot with this video, and I'm going to try another one soon on my garage door. Thanks for the tips.

[@TF-nv3gl]

Great job, when removing/installing the door/frame, sometimes there is a security wire sensor with a magnet mounted in the top of the door to deal with & mount in the new door/frame.

[@gnusndn301]

Good job guys right on. I am a retired old finish Carpenter and have done many doors like you did. One additional thing I would check would be the twist of the frame you have to make sure the door fits the jam when it closes otherwise it'll be twisted it looks like yours was probably okay. For the majority of doors that I did in retro fit house the floor seem to be always the problem and out of level one way or another. A lot of times the floor and subfloor were rotted and needed to be filled in redone. Anyway guys, good job, good video. Thanks

[@davek6630]

I like to replace the cheap door seals with the magnetic ones, for a better seal. I’ve made shims by cutting up, plastic antifreeze jugs. I like how you left the external trim in place!

[@ForGoodnesSake]

Watching this...then checking all my doors lol. Thank you guys, I really appreciate you and all your hard work, I've learned a lot! Just finished tiling my backsplash, I'm in the process of refinishing my kitchen cabinets, then building an island. I probably won't get to the front door till next year but is on my list and you gave me the confidence to do this and a few tips along the way.

[@UnionStrong]

Subscribed after watching you change out an entry door, you are a 5 star cobtractor, keep up the great work. And giving honest contracrors a good name. Thanks for being an honest guy.

[@465maltbie]

Great to show this, Ill bet a lot of people will fight that door reveal without ever thinking to shim under the hinge. Great job. Charles

[@tombrichta1335]

love how fast you went not too fast but just right to get the info needed without a lot of wasted time... thank you

[@eileenheitman4351]

I’ve been a carpenter/contractor for 42 years and have installed hundreds of doors. BUT....it never occurred to me to leave the extension jamb/brickmoulding in place as shown in your video. Smart. Old dogs can learn new tricks. Dave Heitman dba Dave The Carpenter in Omaha

[@StudPack]

Super appreciate that Dave 👍👊

[@navarrodragon25]

I have done this several times on homes where I dont want to desturb the paint or trim on the interior. It works well on door that were install square and plumb originally ... then I can use the trim to gauge my reveals and set the door. This way I can also spray the foam insulation from the outside since I temporarily remove the brick mold to add a jamb extension and rip the brickmold down a hair. I this situation I probably would have just taken the old brickmold doen too. I wouldn't adjust the top left or right... once you make sure the head is perfectly level then plumb the hinge side perfectly from the very top too the very bottom and then only adjust at the hinges. You also don't have to remove the weather stripping... you can just fold it back where you are placing your screws. For the shims between the hinges and the jambs I use the thin hard cardboard used in cereal boxes for example... but whatever works.

[@georgedavall9449]

Yeah, it was a great tip, and one I wished I had used when I helped a friend replace an exterior door, and took the new door out of the jamb, and used the old one. Old jamb was encased in stucco, and I was NOT about to mess with that jamb and the Stucco. Needless to say, it really created a headache, but We finally got it in, and everything was plumb and it operated fine. Never again!

[@paulhughes3961]

I'm retired from my 30 plus years as a painting contractor but I used to make hinge plates from wood. I never thought to use PVC. It's nice to see someone who does a job right.

[@navarrodragon25]

Evidently playing cards work too.

[@kevinintheusa8984]

Very timely for me and my son. We are replacing a door in our remodel this weekend and I always fight to get them installed correctly. This will help a lot.

[@galvanizedgnome]

Your cat looks racist.

[@John-Johnston]

@@galvanizedgnome The photo is a big "Hit"!

[@albertosoto6213]

Thank you for this, it is obvious that you love to teach your trade. May the Father bless you and your company.

[@livelikekings8968]

Being a Turn-key builder, Where I’m from, the carpenter IS the door manufacturer. If there’s anything wrong with the door it’s on me. You need to mention that sealing under your threshold, the sealant MUST be unbroken to ensure no leaks. Great video👍🏼

[@rickfowler5971]

Your door and drywall videos have helped me greatly. I appreciate you showing how you run into problems like everyone else. I'm a first time homeowner tackling a lot of projects

[@davidbrieske]

Great job!!! Love the fact you took the time and explained what you were doing at every step of the way and why. Not every door replacement would or will be same. Some are wood and others metal. I’ve just discovered you guys and if you haven’t done a door replacement on a metal frame with a side light that would be great! I need to replace mine. Again, great job. Worth the time to watch.👍

[@Smays12]

The best video I've seen by far on how to install a door. You explained how to fix all sides of the reveal. I can't thank you enough.

[@odiesclips7621]

Another great video from someone who's done a bunch of them. Knows his stuff, and it shows. Thank you!!

[@antoniohuertas8909]

great explanation! I love when people run into common issues when doing an install because that's real life DIY. I'm a handyman myself and I enjoy seeing different ways to approach a job. Example, your job a a brick face wall whereas most videos have wood frame. Well here in Florida a lot of homes are block homes, so this could help people who are trying to install a door in a block/brick home. Thank you for the awesome video! I'm officially a new subscriber!👍👍

[@johnkpitt]

As a retired professional turned handyman I really appreciate the level of detail you guys show. Look forward to each and every video.. keep up the great work. Cheers..

[@StudPack]

Thx John 👍👊

[@BFEarl-ix7fs]

Not one boring second. Disappointed? No. Fastest 18 minute KZbin video I've seen without females in scanty attire. Good lesson in how to handle unexpected glitches by knowing what to do. Thanks.

[@db0nn3r]

Thanks guys. One of the best retrofit door installs on KZbin. No speciality tools. Clever problem solving throughout. True depiction of how an actual door install goes. If you put one in a CBS opening, do another video!

[@oby-1607]

Best door video yet. A door like a toilet or faucet has to work reliably every time or we are sorrily disappointed. My brother in law loves to use drywall screws for everything but he forgets that over time they corrode, are very thin and have very little shear value. Thanks again.

[@robertturner1575]

I have watched several of your videos. Each one was superb, and I gained alot of great insight and information from each of them. After watching your prehung exterior door installation video, I went out and bought an inch and a half wide, stiff blade chisel edge putty knife. It seems indispensable to me on most all of my projects. Thanks again for sharing your impressive expertise and dedication to being such a fine craftsman. I hope you and Jordan keep the great videos coming.

[@StudPack]

Thx Robert 👊👍

[@samuelbowles3054]

I loved this video so much. It was so comforting knowing that others have as much distain for door manufacturers as I do.

[@dogdream5414]

As a former professional video editor, trainer, and digital designer, I want to compliment you guys on your excellent productions. They’re robust and, even though the topics and concepts are sometimes complex, your presentations clip along at a comfortable pace, “breathing” where necessary, and chock full of tips and explanations, especially for someone like me, a professional handyman, who already knows everything (just ask my dog!) Echoing another comment, I, too, recommend reinforcing the strike & deadbolt areas behind the jamb, as these are critical to secure closure and get the most “abuse” by repetitive strikes, false openings (handset free, but deadbolt locked & vice versa), etc. I love hiding the screws under the weatherstripping! I’m going to patent that technique so you (or anyone else) who does that owes me a nickel for each screw you sink (multiplied by the TDOC- Times the Door is Opened & Closed) from now in perpetuity. (Sorry. “The law is an ass.”). 😉 Thanks for another informative video. Keep up the great work!

[@travisk5589]

As a former trainer of professional video editors and trainers, I can honestly say that you are incorrect. Just saying...

[@navarrodragon25]

@@travisk5589 what is your critique ?

[@travisk5589]

@@navarrodragon25 it's just that's dudes credentials aren't good enough to make such a comment

[@bv2999]

Love the to the point, no BS, military precision of the instruction. Gonna call you Sgt. Stud Pack. Do more vids!

[@Thesheriff1776]

That look you gave your son when saying “we may have another project” when pulling up that flooring is the same look I’ve seen on my own Dads face growing up. Every time you rip into something, you find something else to fix 😂

[@georgedavall9449]

Aint it the truth?! 😯

[@kevinoconnor7348]

I’m a 28 year experienced carpenter Good job guys I like that you pay attention to the door to jamb reveal. I subscribed to your channel

[@commandoconstruction2720]

Excellent vid! Thanks, Pack! One thing I do: place the shims just above the long screw, so the screw supports the shim-pack, but does not split the shims. That way they can be adjusted, without damaging the cedar.

[@joesabal1212]

Well done, nice attention to detail. What I got out of this video was the hinge shims to adjust the raveal. I think I will make my own out of plastic milk bottles using scissors and a paper punch. Once u make a templet, they will b easy to make as many as u need.

[@franklong6269]

I have hung dozens of doors and it is somewhat of an art. On older houses, like this one, it can be a struggle. On new houses, professional door hangers would have hung this door in less than 30 minutes max. Guys that hang doors for a living are far quicker than I am. However, my end quality is far better than theirs is. You did a great job in hanging this door. A LOT of pre-hung doors have numerous problems and it makes them hard to hang.

[@Marcus_the_Humble]

Great Video!!! Union Carpenter and certified door and hardware installer here. I specialize more in commercial doors than residential. We are always evaluating reveals like you detailed. I've never seen those door shims that you made. I use shims that are basically 3 1/2" of zip tie material with a peel and stick on the back. That allows us to throw the hinges, or place one shim on one side of the hinge which also pivots the pin of hinge toward or away from the jam.

[@StudPack]

Thanks Marcus!! Commercial doors are a whole different ball game imo. I've done steel, aluminum, glass, laminate, all types of door closers (recessed in the slab are the coolest), locks, panic devices, etc. Never hung a lead door thought:)

[@kenmoore167]

As a newer homeowner , i am learning a lot , i did some roofing, and framing when i was a younger fellow had some experience, but not comfortable replacing doors and things but watching your videos has given me the confidence to do small projects and build up from there ! Thanks

[@russellmoser6036]

Nice craftsmanship! I found your video very informative and honest. My jobs never go without some sort of a problem. You showed real life issues that you encounter on the job!

[@toddwilliams254]

You gentlemen produce the best content of this type on the internet. Thank you!

[@pathfinder0076]

This was the best instructional video I have ever seen. My door is exactly like that one and I have avoided changing it because of the trim. Now that I know I can do it without removing the trim I am going to try. Unfortunately I can’t afford to pay anyone to do the job so thank you so much and God Bless!!!

[@TheHayabusadrew]

You guys are awesome. I have to be careful not to let my wife catch me watching your channel or I will actually have to do all of these projects.

[@mrdanielmillar]

I just replaced a rear entry door today for my older brother. Got home and cleaned up, then this video is in my suggested list, watched to the end and liked. Great job, good idea on those hinge shims, glad I sourced the door from a local reliable plant, where I can look at the door before I get it loaded for the job, but if I ever come across this I'll know what to do.

[@thezfunk]

I just replaced 15 doors in my house with solid pine doors that I finished and painted. Fitment nightmares. I am not a professional carpenter by trade but I knew I couldn't be that incompetent with door installation. The manufacturing quality was horrible. And I went to a window and door stop to buy them to get a 'higher' quality! I had to rebuilt the frames and reposition the door stops on most of them. I finally got the manufacturer's rep out to look at them and he is replacing some on their dime. This project has taken most of the year and now I have to finish more doors to replace the ones that I already did. The whole project has been a nightmare thanks to horrible manufacturing. I feel your pain.

[@Hungrybird474]

I noticed over the years it’s good to have a general on the job who can do most of the needed parts of a project from studs to finish . Things can get messed up or extra work created for other companies that could have been avoided had one crew been doing everything in the correct order for maximum efficiency imo. Things don’t always work out perfect but yeah man, being able to do most of the work minus HVAC license and electrical and plumbing which we do anyways when it’s fixing and replacing, there’s nothing that can’t be done with some good knowledge and some get up. I see this in your videos when I watch you guys work. Efficient and doing a good job, hats off . I wouldn’t have even commented I didn’t like the way you’re doing things.

[@jazradcliffe2286]

I actually did something very similar to a double glazed window that actually had been fitted poorly and had to close the gaps with shims before using expanding foam and plastic trimming. Nice video guys, very informative.

[@benaxley2533]

Nice to see someone taking the time to install a replacement entry door correctly

[@dallasarnold8615]

25 years ago I worked as Shop Foreman at Pella of Georgia. When assembling the door to the frame we installed two pressed cardboard shims at each hinge and we had some soft vinyl 90 degree shims that we stapled on the interior edge with the leg between the door slab and the frame. Makes the install much simpler. Personally I like the pressed cardboard hinge shims better than plastic.

[@markverde8666]

same here i use cardboard

[@stevebabiak6997]

@@markverde8666 - you beat me to it, I use cardboard too (but not the corrugated type).

[@iamjackalope]

Pella makes good windows and doors if you can afford them. I like their metal clad wood windows and doors. My experience with Pella has always been good. They take the time to grain match all the parts so you don't have some wack grain on one part of the door that just jumps out at you and screams paint grade. And you would never see a strike plate routed out like the one in this video so you definitely get what you pay for. One thing I liked about Pella is they where the first company to put nice heavy duty temporary metal handles on the frames of their heavy double hung French doors so you could move them into position without dropping them. Little things like that makes the install process so much easier. Yea I've always used compressed cardboard shims as well.

[@dallasarnold8615]

@@iamjackalope My favorite offering from Pella is the Slimshades ( mini blinds ) that go between the glass. It used to be that you had to choose between blinds or muntin bars. Now you can get some that allow for both at the same time. Fortunately for me, my finances came in line to build my house while I was working there, so I was able to get employee discount. I have 43 casement windows and 9 exterior doors. Been here for 35 years now and they all still work perfectly.

[@Luke-xv5ip]

@@dallasarnold8615 wow! You must have a big house. I’m getting ready to build my house.. probably going to go with Plygem for affordability unfortunately.

[@kelvinheath5123]

Excellent video for anyone who installs doors or anyone who wants to understand the process. I have learned from the best carpenters and door installers, and this video is one of the best. Door manufacturers can make your job a lot harder. That is why it is so important to know how to deal with the problems that may come up, especially in an old house. Again great job.

[@alrightythen1533]

Great video. I like to carry a bunch of small washers and place them around the hinge screw holes to use as shims when needed. Using washers also gives you the ability to tilt the hinge if needed, by using on just the two outside holes, instead of all four holes. Sometimes even small washers are too thick for the adjustment I need. A few layers of masking tape in this case will get me to the perfect thickness. To help not having to open and close the door so many times to test gap thickness, I will take a wood shim and slide it into the gap at the top and botom of the door where my gap is established. I push the shim in until it sits snug in the gap between the jamb and the door. I then take another scrap of shim and some CA glue (2p10 glue as you brand reference it) I glue the scrap to my gap shim lining up against the jamb creating a positive stop. I them use the gap shim up and down the jamb where needed sliding shims in-between the jamb and the framing until it presses snug against my gap shim. This creates the perfect gap with a lot less opening and closing of the door. If one doesn't have CA glue handy, you can also just make a pencil line on the gap shim. Having the stop makes it easier though.

[@kathyglass2922]

Thank you for the good tips!

[@jarrodmccoy6779]

Washers? Dope af!! And that there, is key!

[@skygh]

I am a 25 yr door carpenter you did exactly what had to be done. God help you on the flooring. A trick I do is pull the plastic threshold cap and run a few screws inside to secure the threshold down. You can move doors all over by positioning shims cut out of ramboard (pasteboard) to tilt the hinges. Most of the millworks in my town are bad to awful and maybe that is how it is now but I warn everyone to avoid these Mastercraft doors period for many reasons.

[@fermincruz8945]

That is what I call a professional working person,CHECKING ALL THE POINTS WHEN IS DOING HIS JOB 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@toolman.dustin]

The best door installation video I've seen. Since almost every door I've ever installed has some kind of problem (this one had several) this video showed how to correct numerous problems.

[@jonathanDIYs]

Boy - I'm not sure if I am happy for replacing my door without watching this video or if I wished I had seen it beforehand! Props to you guys for such attention to detail - I just stuck it in there and didn't really pay attention to the reveal depth on each side. I figured as long as it is plumb, the manufacturer would have everything else set right. You guys are amazing! Can't believe you took the time to shim even the hinges. Great job!

[@jeffreylonigro1382]

You always shim the hinges.

[@wingerrrrrrrrr]

@@jeffreylonigro1382 think he meant the shims between the hinge and the door frame, at 12:45

[@outlet6989]

I'm a DIYer, and it's lovely to see that I have all of the tools you used. Got the tools, but I'm missing one thing, a good pair of extra hands. I'm subscribed, and keep those great videos coming.

[@tomhorrigan5769]

Great job Paul & Jordan! I always ended up replacing the brick mounding on exterior doors as I’ve always found some rot. But this was a great video for the times when the exterior casing and brick moulins are still good.

[@mrhobbs5713]

You did a great job! I’ve been a carpenter for 48 years. It’s a shame what’s happening to the business. Shoddy workmanship in manufacturing. The extra miles you had to go to make it work out is terrible, but imagine what the homeowners would have to put up with if you didn’t. Most carpenters would not have bothered. All about the $$$ now! Nice to watch your workmanship. BTW, subscribed.

[@StudPack]

Thx for the sub 👊

[@chaplainand1]

Big box store door, likely. I appreciate all the details you provided. I like using 3" GRK trim head screws under the weather strip. I flip it up out of the way and run them through a set of shims. At the latch, higher end doors provide a heavy plate to set under the strike plates and provide #10x3" screws. It adds a little extra security against doors getting kicked in easily. Thanks for the posting. I enjoyed it thoroughly, partly because someone else was dealing with the challenges that ALWAYS come w remodeling projects. Good on you. Blessings to you and yours and a Merry Christmas 🎅🎄

[@davidmenard8658]

I always enjoy watching your KZbin videos. I wish I had a contractor like you in Connecticut. You guys are the best and so very informative, thank you for sharing

[@jeffhagen4202]

I love this channel. Paul does excellent work and has a great attitude. Top notch content. Not surprised you guys got to that many subscribers so quickly!

[@StudPack]

Much appreciated Jeff 👊👍

[@hilohaw]

LOVE to see the attention to detail! That's the way I work (as a DIYer), too, but this job would've probably taken me two days. Great video.

[@JohnD-JohnD]

I went through this a few months ago.. What I found was the QC at the door manufacture was completely terrible, but the problem is, when you find the QC issues during install, you don't have a door on the house and have little choice but to make their poorly manufactured door work anyway.. We ran into hinges not fully seated in the routed area and the screws the manufacture put in were stripped out (over spun with drill). We also had the door frame not perfectly square, etc.. Was all day to change each door..

[@kimchee94112]

Appreciate the step-by-step and all the details. As a DIYer I’ve done a few exterior doors including patio French doors. Sometimes I got the wrong door and need to modify swing the other way or put in a 36” door in a 32” opening. That were fun for 2 or more days each! Little guy working alone with heavy doors needed JawHorse to position it and inflatable air wedge on the bottom for pin alignment. Keyless entry and Ring Wi-Fi video doorbell would be nice.

[@Brooklyn-bn5go]

That was a battle indeed. When my dad taught me to install doors, he would shim the hinge leaves in the front or back half, the front ( closer to the stop) will move the barrel towards the jamb, and the opposite in the back half, moving it away.

[@Azel461]

We have been doing a fixer upper and learning as we go with we we already knew; it has been fun! I have learned when a “expert” is really an expert too! This door video is great. We have removed old doors and replaced them. Good job!

[@nicpedia2432]

Glad that you focused in on all the shortcomings of the prehung door. We have seen a steep decline in quality control among almost every company we order prehung doors (and also windows in general) from. It's such a sad state - paying premium price for absolutely horribly put together material. At this rate, ten more years and we will be ordering slabs and making our own frames.

[@iamjackalope]

Lately everybody is into "reclaimed" doors and windows so I find myself building my own frames and hanging them a lot. But you are right. Just more communist crap from the great country of China and their slave labor force.

[@okiedokie3845]

100% agree with you on the quality the only difference is we have already started buying slabs and make our own frames because of it.

[@tommygun5038]

Bigtime decline. Lots of adjusting.

[@OneWildTurkey]

More and more of these prehung doors are showing up with major troubles. Are they being Made-in-China now or something?

[@Gottesacker86]

I was starting to think it was just me. Glad to know I’m not just losing it.

[@JeremyHuckeba]

Great tips on fixing reveal and how to shim behind hinges. One thing I was hoping to see was the security plate behind the deadbolt, addressing when a door & frame are not on the same Plane, showing how to put the plugs in over the screws in the trim (not as easy as it sounds) and adding the hardware back on and indicating a 2 3/8" backset VS 2 3/4" backset. Overall great job and if you're interested in doing a plant tour, reach out to your nearest ProVia Distributor to see what it would take to go...ABC Supply, Beacon Building Products, Lansing Building Products or Alside Supply etc...

[@jaidillon1790]

Stud Pack, you guys rock! Always informative, with excellent presentation.

[@lightfighter540]

This ended up in my feed, and I am sure glad too. The two screw at the top to move the reveal back and forth was something I was never shown ! Thank you very much.

[@clbgrmn]

Can you cover in another video how you handled that interior flooring leading up to the threshold? Did you just rip down some parquet flooring and install it close to the wall? That's one of the steps everybody seems to skip on these interior door install videos. I'm so glad you guys are having such success growing this channel, your videos are great!

[@johnhaller5851]

I'm guessing a floor replacement video is coming up. Looks like there was tile underneath the parquet, hopefully not vinyl asbestos tile.

[@bradthomas6996]

I like how you pay attention to detail and explaining everything! Great job!!!

[@lastditch727]

The exterior "casing" is called brick mould. More great content here guys, keep it coming!

[@coreywinkle7499]

Actually that door had brick mould and a jamb extension. The correct way would be to get a door with a 5 1/4” jamb to eliminate that extra piece and scribe the brick mould to the exterior brick so the reveal is even matching up to the door. As it sits now anyone wanting to mount a screen door isn’t going to be able to install it plumb. There also was zero mention of making sure the jamb meets the slab on the strike side.

[@trainliker100]

I made some plastic hinge shims (out of styrene) just like in the video for another purpose. I was replacing all the hinges, knobs, lock hardware, striker plates, and such in my lady friend's house to freshen it up. Most had multiple messes of sloppy paint on them from over the years and replacing seemed easiest. The house was built about 1950 and the new hinges I bought were thinner than the original ones. I needed to shim every hinge on both the door casing and the door.

[@holt68]

I really appreciate your skill, knowledge and willingness to do a good job. Wish more were like you.

[@kmh997]

I found a beautiful 19th century door, it came with a custom milled frame (to fit "modern" frame size), and I got hung up about removing the old door. I wish the nails were as dainty as the ones you removed! I feel like you skipped over some details, but now I can see what to research a bit more. I feel unable to figure out the threshold, I'd like a new threshold. Nevertheless, this video has given me some courage to make an attempt. Thanks! 🧡😎✌️ ETA: getting lots of help from the comments! 👍 This really is the best, or essentially the only, exterior door video to see. I appreciate the effort. 😎

[@dankurth2571]

I would like to add longer screws at the latch and deadbolt locations for better security. Great video.

[@slatsgrobneck7515]

Absolutely! I do property maintenance on rentals and have stopped installing "locking" door knobs. For the deadbolt face plate I put the 4" screws into the frame. For the door knob, I install a non-locking (no key) doorknob, with no special screws. That way, they need the key to lock the door when they leave and it is much more secure. A locked doorknob can be unlocked with a credit card almost as fast as with the key.

[@softplan11]

For too many years I thought the problem with any new door/jamb set was due to something I was doing wrong. I only had to finally open up a pack of those store bought hinge spacers to finally realize some doors shops just don't watch their workers. Especially those bolt throw mortise plates are a sure give-away on who ain't watchin' the production floor. I only order doors from one local manufacturer now and never anything from Depot or Loews. The few bucks difference isn't worth the aggravation. Enjoyed the video...you guys got a bottomless bag of tricks!

[@WiliamBennettwildarbennett]

In my career as carpenter and framer and trim out, I thought I'd seen every trick in the book on how to level out the door frame. But the shims behind the hinges was a first. And will definitely be sticking that tip in my hat. I've actually had to fix a door that a "HANDYMAN" changed out Yes He Put It UPSIDEDOWN! Go figure that one out 😂

[@wingerrrrrrrrr]

I've had a contractor doing an apartment install two out of three windows upside down, so they don't slide unless pushed up. They don't return calls, having been paid before discovering they were general hacks 😭.

[@nevillenewman2785]

Now, William, William, William - don't you just *know* that the handyman was just getting the doorknob up out of toddler reach. It's a child safety trick! Yeah, that's the ticket! 🙂🙂🙂

[@CD-bm6rc]

I've been watching your videos for a while now and really like them. In this case, though, I think that those shims are sort of hacky. I had an old timer help me put in a door and it had the same problem. He used a framing nail and put it between the hinge plates. Then he close the door in order to bend the hinge. He also bent the hinge a little more using a hammer and some wood. The gaps look perfect. The hinges look normal unless you studied them. After seeing what he did, I'd never shim like is suggested in this video.

[@dubmob151]

That seems like a good way to adjust the hinges, when just a small correction is needed.

[@CD-bm6rc]

@@dubmob151 You'd be surprised how much movement you can get.

[@ogearbox6132]

I spent a lifetime as a specifications sales mgr. Sold a lot of windows and doors. However, I am not a carpenter. This is a great video where I learned a lot. How about a vid on repairing rotted frames at the threshold without removing the door.

[@rayvus]

hey I am installing a door for the first time and this is one of the better instructional videos i have watch. Thank you

[@l.rod2827]

Great video as always, but every time you showed a close up of the prehung door, I realized you should purchase your prehungs from another supplier. you pointed out some issues but I also noticed the routing for the hinges on the door itself was from front to back, thats pretty bad. But like always, you guys make the best of it.

[@StudPack]

They’re all like now it seems 😡. As far as the hinge mortises they do it that way so now one door works for a left or right hand. They only have to make one door... no more bevel either on the strike side 😫

[@johnettebeaver1991]

Wood shims split and compress over time, I always use composite shims and a great source is the left over pieces of a 2” horizontal faux wood blind that you remove when you shorten a blind. Any shop that makes Custom Blinds can and usually are happy to give you a bunch of them. I have never thrown them away and have found many uses for them. I once used them full length to shim drywall over a plaster wall, instead of demoing the plaster we just shimmed the wall plumb and went right over it. Of course every door and window had to have the jams custom cut but we have the technology and were remodeling the entire kitchen anyway.