The Foolproof Door Hanging Method!

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The Funny Carpenter

The Funny Carpenter

Күн бұрын

I've hung over 1600 doors to learn these foolproof installation techniques. If you check out this video and follow the steps you will be able to install a door! If you're still struggling reach out in the comment and I'll see if I can offer further assistance!
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@chrisford8403
@chrisford8403 Жыл бұрын
Pro tip, add 2.5% on to cost of the install for every score years of age for the house. If it's over 200 years old, let another contractor do it! If the house is like mine, pre-Revolutionary War, fix it with gasoline and matches. 🤣My Dad, brothers and I remodeled an early 1800's home in Boston years ago. We literally could not use a level on the doors and widows; everything needed to be done by eye to give the appearance of level. This house should have been turned into one of those road side attractions where water runs uphill.
@shiftnsix
@shiftnsix Ай бұрын
LoL best advice in a comment I’ve seen in a while r/t pre revolutionary war homes. The historical allure vanishes in a hurry once you realize what you’ve gotten yourself into 🤑!
@69jbr69
@69jbr69 2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. If you have kids or drunk friends, shim behind hinge as well and install them like exterior doors where you run a long screw through each center hole of hinge into stud. That will save a jamb blowout when they are inevitably hanging off one of the doors.
@brucewilliamsstudio4932
@brucewilliamsstudio4932 Жыл бұрын
This is a must, especially because they are selling MDF door jambs these days (I hate them) and the door hinges will pull out in VERY short time. MDF is total garbage for door jambs and I try to avoid it at all costs, but some clients 'go cheap' and that's what I'm given to deal with. Always add extra long screws so at least you are anchored in the stud, not the MDF.
@politics4816
@politics4816 Жыл бұрын
@@brucewilliamsstudio4932 The problem I had is that the cheap 3/4 inch screws pulled clean out of the door side (the jam side was fine). I couldn't even use longer screws because there was no more wood in the door. Just air and foam! What trash.
@brucewilliamsstudio4932
@brucewilliamsstudio4932 Жыл бұрын
@@politics4816 Agreed, some doors are just trash, all in the name of 'cheaper' which translates into 'garbage'.
@DiamondSupplyC0
@DiamondSupplyC0 Жыл бұрын
Or you can screw behind hinge so nobody can remove it if they need to take door off to paint or something like that
@deeeeeeps
@deeeeeeps Жыл бұрын
Trim carpenter for 20 years. This is exactly how I self-taught myself after thousands of doors- except a few details. I cut a shim pack in half with my miter saw, removing about 3/4" of the shims. This way I get double the shims out of a pack and never have to cut the shims when I'm done, because you get thick and thins ones. I also nail my shims exactly where the screw is on the hinges. (usually 13" and 72" from ground) This way I don't even have to put nails in my jam that I have to putty later, I just replace one short screw with a long one (keep it loose so you can tightening later if the house shifts). One screw through the strike plate is plenty.
@dans4900
@dans4900 4 ай бұрын
You ever have a painter take the hinges off and screw up the door? Ugg
@jerell2
@jerell2 Жыл бұрын
After installing about 5 doors in my life, and struggling with them, even redoing them a few times, I decided to check out KZbin before I started the one today. All I can say is THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I followed your video and installed the door right the first time!
@chaplainand1
@chaplainand1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I appreciated your counsel on setting the shims from the hinge side of the jamb. I also appreciate your time and skill AND you produced the video WITHOUT any background soundtrack. THANK YOU!!!!
@MT-wj3tz
@MT-wj3tz 11 ай бұрын
Great process! When you screw the door to the frame, try taking out a hinge screw in each one, replacing it with a long one for zero screw heads in the jamb.
@joeriojas
@joeriojas 2 жыл бұрын
Why do you only have 500+ likes...this was the best primer on how to hang a door! I love you, man...and that beard, it's epic.
@TheFunnyCarpenter
@TheFunnyCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe, I appreciate you checking out the video!
@carlosmccullough7106
@carlosmccullough7106 Жыл бұрын
Me too excellent work
@justinkeller4008
@justinkeller4008 2 жыл бұрын
Just installed my first interior door. Took half a day but it's pretty dang perfect thanks to your tips.... and I used most of them. Thanks!
@gateslattes4686
@gateslattes4686 Жыл бұрын
I used hangers Very fast and perfect
@Lolatyou332
@Lolatyou332 Жыл бұрын
Nice, I will have to install my first door here soon as well (30X80) for a basement utility closet, but don't see it taking more than an hour since it'll be a pre-hung door, such as in this video. I also installed all the framing so I know everything will be level.
@TheFunnyCarpenter
@TheFunnyCarpenter 10 ай бұрын
That’s great!
@SmartEasyDIYer
@SmartEasyDIYer 8 ай бұрын
I have installed doors before but it’s always good to see what other ideas there are. I’m installing a lot of 8’ interior doors the next few days so I’ll be using these methods. I was doing all those except I don’t always pre install my shims and don’t just use the shim in one direction. I’ll be experimenting. Your correct multi tool is the best for cutting shims. Thanks for sharing!
@Marc-nz1dd
@Marc-nz1dd Жыл бұрын
Great stuff. A little tip for leveling the door. If you put a level mark on each side of RO then measure to floor it will give you the height difference to cut your bottoms. Where you put the mark doesn't matter you just need the difference. If the hinder side is 1/4 more than the latch you cut an extra 1/4 off the latch side. Then when you place the door it is level.
@PenGious
@PenGious Жыл бұрын
Yep. Or buy a laser which is much faster at checking the flooring and rough framing. I also like to set my laser up on the hinge side and use a framing square against the header of the door to ensure that it is square and the n shim both sides of the 2x4 so the door sits square in its opening.
@kevmar2010
@kevmar2010 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I just followed to a tee and hung my first door in under an hour. Lol. Great video! The initial shim level step in the front was something I didn’t see in other videos and I think is what made this project a bit easier. 👌👌👌
@MichaelHandymanMaker
@MichaelHandymanMaker Жыл бұрын
MASTER CLASS! On pre hung door. I’ve been doing these for years and still learned some tips/fixed some small details I’ve been doing wrong. Namely shim below but not on hinge, then follow thru w screw thru door frame and shim. Also like the trim screw tip! My #10 screw was overkill. OMG and the 6’ level pre shim tip! Thanks funny C.
@devicex62
@devicex62 Жыл бұрын
been doing doors for decades , your methods are spot on . seems like an other day at work to me , beating and kicking doors LOL.
@candaceppool7829
@candaceppool7829 2 жыл бұрын
This is a lifesaver! We installed my son's bedroom door but it's never been right. You've given me confidence to fix it. Thank you!
@renoguy25
@renoguy25 2 жыл бұрын
All this is great, thanks , BUT what I ( and I assume others ) would love to see , is , you do a door on poorly framed opening . Yes , you basically kind of pointed out what to do in some of those cases , but it would be nice to actually see it for real. One LEARNS far more from the difficult things in life , then the easy ones ! Thanks Kindly Bob from Calgary
@ReallyLee
@ReallyLee 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Funny Carpenter. I have two poorly framed door openings. I plan to check out Funny Carpenter's other videos. After that, I'm going to make a dimensioned sketch of the first door opening and then figure out of the rough door frame is correctly tied to the framing of the house. Look at each frame corner. Solve the problem of getting the rough door frame rigid. If one can get each rough door frame vertical in both dimensions vertical to the wall and vertical to the door edge and well secured then you are ready to hang the door. I grew up in a machine shop and the rule of thumb there was "Do a sketch or you will have to do it twice."
@dennmillsch
@dennmillsch Жыл бұрын
YES!!! What about when the framing is made of twisted and warped 2x4s? I've had cases where it took 2 or 3 shims all with the angle on the same side to compensate for twisted framing. But I do commend "The Funny Carpenter" for mentioning things like how the bottom plate make stick out further than the vertical framing members...
@1stfu
@1stfu 11 ай бұрын
I’m happy you made this video. I watched six other videos on how to place a hanging door and I was unsuccessful using all the techniques they recommended. Your techniques helped me hang three doors though! Thank you and keep up the great videos!
@dennisvaleriefleming9998
@dennisvaleriefleming9998 Жыл бұрын
I did remodel work for over 20 years and have hung a lot of doors. I wish I would have known your techniques with the shims and that air bag. Good stuff!
@RaoulPop
@RaoulPop Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. It proved its usefulness to me while hanging an bathroom door yesterday. The frame was slightly bowed and about 3 mm off square on one side. Your advice helped me hang it properly. Cheers!
@teresap268
@teresap268 Жыл бұрын
I’m wanting to replace all the doors inside my home and I knew it wasn’t going to be easy. But after watching your video, it’s much more complicated than I thought. Thanks for sharing.
@MohammedAli-1
@MohammedAli-1 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video. What I really like in particular is the way you explain what 'could' be an issue in another instance, and then how you would overcome that. Absolutely amazing mate. Watching from the UK 👍🏽
@TheFunnyCarpenter
@TheFunnyCarpenter Жыл бұрын
Thank u
@TK-setophaga
@TK-setophaga Жыл бұрын
So I just hung 3 doors. Slabs not prehung. That long level is the key to the universe. Plus lining up shims and fat side toward hinges is another winner. And trim screws behind the door stop is magic. Why have I struggled for so long. Keep making awesome videos. I used to hate doors.
@remodelingjunkie2459
@remodelingjunkie2459 Жыл бұрын
good informative video, I would disagree with the hing bind though, if you place a shim from both sides of a door their tapered angles cancel each other out, no matter if you push the hinge side shim in further than the other side shim, you could get the result you are looking for by adding 2 shims on the hinge side and one shim on the opposite side thereby giving the slight angle to eliminate hinge bind
@whitechris720
@whitechris720 5 ай бұрын
You have the quietest multi tool! Thanks for the video.
@patmat.
@patmat. 2 жыл бұрын
I didn't think much of it but door installation is a pretty complexe trade, with two plan rotations to adjust and 3 translations. Thank you for sharing your hard earned experience and tips, who does that :) 👍
@bus-fun-addict
@bus-fun-addict 3 ай бұрын
The top and bottom are the "set"hinges. The center hinge is a "carrier" hinge. (Only carries the door weight from the jamb). You do not want to shim the center hinge. It should just free float. You can use a shim on the hinge side only (not stacked from opposing sides) in the center just to adjust the margin. This is the biggest mistake that even the most experienced carpenters make. Thanks for posting.
@01jbeals
@01jbeals 2 жыл бұрын
My new ‘The Funny Carpenter’ t-shirt came in the mail the other day (super comfy btw..) So I decided to wear it today as I we are remodeling our kitchen. When my husband came home from work I was sanding our cabinets & he noticed the shirt and just starts cracking up! But then he was like “WTF Jen, where’s my shirt!?” 😂😂 Looks like I’ll be ordering him one as well! Ha!
@TheFunnyCarpenter
@TheFunnyCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын
Well this made my day🍻cheers and thanks for the support!
@tylerspecter5361
@tylerspecter5361 9 ай бұрын
Finally someone that explains it perfectly instead of over complicating it and making it sound like your building a rocket
@elir9711
@elir9711 2 жыл бұрын
Great tips , like always . I've only hung a few doors perfectly in my life . The others that aren't perfect still swing and close . I'm never to old to learn new techniques 👍
@TheFunnyCarpenter
@TheFunnyCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eli, Thanks for checking out the vid and best wishes on the next door!
@koogle612
@koogle612 Жыл бұрын
Your Dad knew his stuff. Ive written down every procedure in homebuilding as a reference to check as my memory isnt what it used to be. This is exactly how I install prehung doors. I would add 1 tiny detail - trim head screws after 16 gauge tac nailing - the trim head screws- you want the ones with the reverse threads up near the head. Use 2 1/2" length screws so that b4 you add casing you close the dr & check reveal all around between dr & jamb. Micro adjustments are now done with trim heads either in or out for a perfectly uniform gap all around between the 2.
@toolsaddiction
@toolsaddiction Жыл бұрын
Best turorial i saw, took me 4 hours to deal with the door treshold to scribe a piece of wood between the garage and the house, disassemble the door frame and cut it back to the weird custom size i needed because of course in the 60 gypsum was 7/8 inch thick, and 10mins to install the door
@perniciouspete4986
@perniciouspete4986 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I say "level" when I mean "plumb" all the time. After installing 700(!) doors, I bet you do know how to do it. Nice video.
@TheFunnyCarpenter
@TheFunnyCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pete, yes for me level is just a catch all term:)
@austinroberson8
@austinroberson8 Жыл бұрын
Great info! A sheetrock foot lift is super cheap and allows you to adjust if needed.
@cofee28
@cofee28 11 ай бұрын
I have hung thousands of doors finding that there are ways unique with the rough opening and wall being off plumb. and also hanging doors on finish flooring. I just automatically pop the hinges so i can cut the bottom jambs to level. Then secure the hinge side and put the slab back and finish the latch side.
@johnhause2995
@johnhause2995 Жыл бұрын
you did fine. not dumb . its very difficult to teach someone how when most people these days have trouble operating a standard screwdriver . you are giving me great incentive to get on with my next business. teaching home owners how to do these things on their own . after 30 years doing , its time to get paid for what i know, NOT, WHAT I DO..
@turtlewalzer
@turtlewalzer 6 ай бұрын
Pre shim. You just changed my life.
@ericsmith1953
@ericsmith1953 7 ай бұрын
i watched several videos on hanging doors and your video seemed to be most helpful. thank you.
@ballgms308
@ballgms308 Жыл бұрын
This is by far the best preying door install video 👊 I learned years ago how to install doors using KZbin now I’ve done over 50 but still getting better.
@TheFunnyCarpenter
@TheFunnyCarpenter Жыл бұрын
Always looking to improve is a great mindset for all types of success. 🍻
@fevgg
@fevgg Жыл бұрын
the best video about door instalation I've ever seen! Saved in favorites
@markoshun
@markoshun 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I feel like an idiot all the doors I’ve installed and never thought to pre-install the shims on the hinge side.. Good tip about the hinge bind as well, nice and clear. And the finishing head screws. 👍 Painters will love us. Btw- I’d be the first one in line to sign a petition to drop the useless word plumb from the English language. Everyone knows what we mean when we say level or they wouldn’t think to ‘correct’ it.
@chphotovideo
@chphotovideo 3 ай бұрын
always really appreicate showing what you're talking about. Like hinges and showing the hinge wobble. Or the door not hitting flush along the full jam and showing what you're talking about and how to tap in the bottom to get it lined up. A visual is a HUGE thing. Thanks!
@stevet7784
@stevet7784 Ай бұрын
This is literally a perfect instructional video. Its rare when I watch a DIY video and don't feel the need to watch any other videos for additional tips! Thank you.
@franklinauguste415
@franklinauguste415 Жыл бұрын
Listen im a union carpenter I love how you did this 👏🏼 great job .
@jpjp9111
@jpjp9111 Жыл бұрын
I just bought my first house and moved into it today. Your videos may come in handy.
@daveparkes8539
@daveparkes8539 Жыл бұрын
BAD BOY! Tools all over the new counter! No protection. LEANING your straight on the closet door in a tight hallway is asking for trouble. Door hanging was spot on! 👊
@dans4900
@dans4900 4 ай бұрын
Use a deck trim screw that has reverse thread on the end. If margin is off turn screw. The treads hold the door. On the latch side I don't even shim it. The screw will hold it. Casing is what really holds it anyway. Solid core doors I shim complete both sides. Good video.
@braddixon3338
@braddixon3338 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I learned a lot from your tips. I've hung a few doors in the past, but they never turned out great, just functional. Watching your video I see things I overlooked before. Hopefully the next time I hang a door, I'll remember all your tips.
@JayZoop
@JayZoop 6 ай бұрын
What great tips, like favoring the shims to the inside to prevent hinge binding problems.
@daveribbons3050
@daveribbons3050 Жыл бұрын
That's the way I've always done it for 30 + years. 👍
@terrykelly9369
@terrykelly9369 Жыл бұрын
Nice video. Been using this procedure for 30yrs. One thing for sure you want to do first in our part of the country is pay attention to the type of door and the time of year your installing it. I've seen doors work perfectly until July when the humidity is high and the door won't close. If you're using using screws use Cedar shims, pine ones will split.
@dans4900
@dans4900 4 ай бұрын
Could be a whole sermon just on this comment. Amazing how much doors move
@benjaminfranklinkivettiv9433
@benjaminfranklinkivettiv9433 10 ай бұрын
Listen!! When a door is installed properly it will make a distinct popping sound when you close it. Great vid!!😊
@not-a-raccoon
@not-a-raccoon 2 жыл бұрын
The utility of an oscillating tool can never be over stated. I don't use mine very often, but when I do, I'm glad I bought it. Milwaukee M12 fuel ftw
@TheFunnyCarpenter
@TheFunnyCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! For cabinet install the multi tool is magic!
@shure46
@shure46 2 жыл бұрын
Ya those things come in handy
@seanmayo206
@seanmayo206 2 жыл бұрын
I usually put judge side tight if Jack is plum an enough room for casing
@not-a-raccoon
@not-a-raccoon 2 жыл бұрын
@@seanmayo206 those are certainly all words... 🤔
@Philscbx
@Philscbx 2 жыл бұрын
@@not-a-raccoon Funny,, When I was In Australia,, I really had to struggle to listen as to what the heck this oddly version of English was trying to say at times. Then ordering food at restaurant,, might want to really pay attention. Or just point at menu... lol. Cheers
@BrandonDeehan
@BrandonDeehan Жыл бұрын
Great baseline method and easily translates to bigger and more complicated installs. When I do heavy solid core or double doors I put two pieces of rip strips (casing, ply strips, etc) across the jamb high and low, then plumb them. Once the door is set into the opening you can open the doors and shim at the door bottom corner. This keeps everything in place and makes adjustment very easy. On small or hollow core its not necessary but for the bigger stuff it makes install a breeze.
@deeeeeeps
@deeeeeeps Жыл бұрын
terrible idea.
@jaredevildog6343
@jaredevildog6343 2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see I installed my doors almost exactly like you. Thanks for the tips !
@TheFunnyCarpenter
@TheFunnyCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын
Good to hear buddy!
@JackieJP
@JackieJP 2 жыл бұрын
You are the funniest, coolest, carpenter ever!! Not to mention, ya know your stuff! I always enjoy and learn so much from your videos. 👍🏼😎🎯🏆
@TheFunnyCarpenter
@TheFunnyCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that’s appreciated! Thanks for the support:)
@shintel1029
@shintel1029 Жыл бұрын
Amazing content. I just found this channel and it is helping me out quite a bit with my projects.
@scottallen5269
@scottallen5269 5 ай бұрын
Nothing wrong there. It’s easy to see that you’ve set plenty of doors, and you also did a great good explaining the process. This us a great method to use, especially if you want to be efficient without sacrificing the quality of your work. Im not sure if I can set a door as fast as I used to, cuz my body won’t let me anymore. Doing piece work years ago, I’d use this same method and set anywhere from 20-25 doors and trim them out, in one day. Not a bad days work at $35 per door.
@rogerlatterell7157
@rogerlatterell7157 Жыл бұрын
I am enjoying your channel. I like the hiding of some screws behind the strike plate. I also like to replace the inside hinge screws with 2.5 or 3 in rock screws.
@Avedis-G
@Avedis-G Жыл бұрын
I’m really glad I watched to the end of the video because I was wondering if you were going to catch the level vs. plumb thing. You’re awesome bro!
@larrylewinski3086
@larrylewinski3086 Жыл бұрын
Big difference isn't there!
@shaffer4220
@shaffer4220 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I learned a couple new tricks that will help the next installs.
@JDog_Unchained
@JDog_Unchained Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking out a door just to put it back for our viewing pleasure
@alteaters7403
@alteaters7403 Жыл бұрын
This helped me hang a door for the first time! Thanks so much!
@ML-zy1oq
@ML-zy1oq 5 ай бұрын
thank you so much for sharing your insights! very effective.
@beverlyboys73
@beverlyboys73 4 ай бұрын
Extremely informative. Great work.
@SRMV19
@SRMV19 5 ай бұрын
You need to do the Last 5 Seconds in every video, absolute Gold!
@kf5hcr176
@kf5hcr176 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the pride you have in your trade, thanks for the valuable lesson.
@TheFunnyCarpenter
@TheFunnyCarpenter Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@12dcconn
@12dcconn Жыл бұрын
very educationally done, thank You.
@livandmila1094
@livandmila1094 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Very informative. Thank you
@jasonandlizjones
@jasonandlizjones 2 жыл бұрын
That air bag idea is legit! 👍🏻
@LifeValue333
@LifeValue333 Жыл бұрын
I loved this chim video! GREAT!! Thanks bro
@harrisric128
@harrisric128 2 жыл бұрын
love your content bro. good info, lots of tips and easy to digest
@charlesingram9471
@charlesingram9471 2 жыл бұрын
Very well thought out video. I like to watch others and see if anyone has any better ways of doing things. I have been a joiner for 30+ years. If I was to add anything of importance would be, how to align a door frame. Dont rely on a level for this. Use your eyes. Stand back to one side of the door. Eye up the outside edge of one leg against the backside edge of the other leg. When both edges align all the way down both legs are aligned to each other. Now there can be situations where you can't get your head in a place to see. So in this situation use a very old school method and that is to screw 4 screws or tack 4 pins 2 in each leg on the wall face top and bottom and the same on the other side. Then use some string and make a cross in the center. Then when the 2 strings touch in the middle both legs are aligned to each other.
@TheFunnyCarpenter
@TheFunnyCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent points
@chrisblanco8923
@chrisblanco8923 8 ай бұрын
Exactly what i needed. Easy to follow, door is up and perfect.
@TheFunnyCarpenter
@TheFunnyCarpenter 8 ай бұрын
Ya Buddy🍻
@paulfalada8339
@paulfalada8339 Жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say "thank you" for this video. My wife and I hung 7 interior and 3 bi-fold doors. I watched this video about 8 times before trying it and a couple times during. It was nice to understand the process. Suggestion, put out a video on hanging bi-folds. There is not a good one out there. I used things for this video to do it. A couple minor mistakes and I dare any one to point them out.
@simoncroker2577
@simoncroker2577 Жыл бұрын
been hanging doors for 22 year never heard of fitting the shims before the frame.. im going to have to give this a go
@brianf7405
@brianf7405 Жыл бұрын
Very similar to how my dad taught me to install doors. Only difference he showed me was he “pre cuts” some roughly 3.5” long by 1.5” tall shims cut from 1/4” underlayment scraps or 1/8” underlayment scraps. We then use those to plumb the opening similar to what you did with the shims, just eliminates that taper that the shims have. Then we shim with taper shims from the “inside” of the door as needed to set the gaps/reveals. Good video tho!
@forrestwebb6182
@forrestwebb6182 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for a great video, and thanks for saying "plumb". I'm not a carpenter but it drives me crazy when people don't distinguish between level and plumb, especially with windows and doors, where level, plumb and square is everything!
@zombiehunter5923
@zombiehunter5923 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great details
@patrickwendling6759
@patrickwendling6759 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your knowledge and video's USA 🇺🇸
@levnazarov
@levnazarov 11 ай бұрын
Hey Kudos for posting this! Helped me to fix previous mistakes :)
@WanJae42
@WanJae42 2 жыл бұрын
Will be trying these tips next week! Thanks!
@TheFunnyCarpenter
@TheFunnyCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын
Best wishes on your install
@lenp00
@lenp00 Жыл бұрын
An excellent video, thank you. It would be nice to see a video for stalling double closet doors.
@TK-setophaga
@TK-setophaga Жыл бұрын
A big level and trim screws, nice!
@chuckb470
@chuckb470 Жыл бұрын
Very important to figure out the proper height off the floor! Know exactly what the finished floor will be if it's not installed. If it's an exterior door, you'll usually need to set it on plywood. You may have underlayment, tile, hardwood, LVP, engineered wood, linoleum, carpet, etc. Set your door too low and you might not have clearance for a door mat or rug. If your floors aren't perfectly level from one door to another, or have differentfloor finishes, you might end up with your door tops at different heights as well. I always tack small blocks to the opposite side of the opening so the door won't fall through, and automatically sits flush to the drywall. I've also used my three-plane laser instead of my 78" level, but I'm not entirely sold on it... Thinking to try the door-hanging clips as well.
@navarrodragon25
@navarrodragon25 Жыл бұрын
if you are using 2 (or an equal amount per side ) opposing shims it does not change the bevel or twist of the jamb no matter which side you shove in further so that doesn't actually affect binding either way
@SBKid58
@SBKid58 Жыл бұрын
Some good stuff. I've hung a lot of doors too and I would add, instead of a 6' level, get yourself a 78" level. Most standard doors are 80". The 78" level is specifically designed for this purpose. Also, as mentioned previously, I use 1 long screw (long enough to grab framing) into the inner most screw hole (closest to the center of the jamb) in the upper hinge. One last recommendation, I use "trim head" screws through the jamb and shims, usually where the stop will be in order to cover the holes left by the screw heads. It makes adjusting simple. I only use nails after everything is swinging properly.
@deeeeeeps
@deeeeeeps Жыл бұрын
No need for a long level you only need to level where your upper and lower shims are...usually 72" off the ground so a 60" would even work. A lot of the time I won't even level the shims. Doors look better if they follow a wall that is out of plumb rather than your casing looking crooked just so you can say "I leveled it"
@bertcabana5563
@bertcabana5563 7 ай бұрын
Or Save yrself some money and tape your 2 ft level to a metal straightedge
@brucewilliamsstudio4932
@brucewilliamsstudio4932 Жыл бұрын
The out takes are the funniest part..... good job and well done! I have a suggestion for another video. I'm often called upon to install a new door in an original opening and retaining the door jamb. This means making certain that the hinge mortices are routed out (or chiseled out) in the right location AND making certain that the door handle and latch line up perfectly with the strike plate. As you know, this is a little trickier than it sounds.... time for a new video? Not for me of course, but I bet there are loads of people who could benefit from this. Maybe you already did one?
@markhedquist9597
@markhedquist9597 2 жыл бұрын
Right! Pretty much exactly my method of door installation. No more, no less. I was taught well. It's nice when you finally get it and don't need to struggle through it anymore. Plus, it can impress the ladies! Haha
@TheFunnyCarpenter
@TheFunnyCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын
Yes it can🍻
@petemiller519
@petemiller519 Жыл бұрын
LOL...I was just going to tell you the difference between plumb and level, and then I say the ending. Good video. I always place a little dab of white glue on the shims, so they stay in place over the life of the door. I remember renovating a hotel with my dad when I was a kid, and my job was to remove the doors. I noticed that half of the shims were near the base of the doors because the cedar cracks, splits and falls to the bottom of the gap between the wall and the door. Cheers.
@joedmac78
@joedmac78 10 ай бұрын
I knew you'd say install shims first lol. That is the best way to go. My uncle taught me that years ago.
@pedropereira8924
@pedropereira8924 Жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks
@megdahlin1118
@megdahlin1118 Жыл бұрын
One of the best door install videos that I've seen on youtube and I've watched a lot of them lately. Your tone of voice and slowed down work speed definitely helps ! Just subscribed and liked.
@TheFunnyCarpenter
@TheFunnyCarpenter Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@michelsavoie6971
@michelsavoie6971 2 жыл бұрын
I've hung hundreds of doors. This is a great tutorial.
@TheFunnyCarpenter
@TheFunnyCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy🍻cheers
@michelsavoie6971
@michelsavoie6971 2 жыл бұрын
You do know the ins and outs of hanging a door. Great job! Keep it up!
@weekendhomeprojects
@weekendhomeprojects 2 жыл бұрын
Just got done watching a "The Handyman" video and click on yours thinking it was another of his...then heard your voice and thought I'd skipped over to a parallel universe.
@williamgray8054
@williamgray8054 Ай бұрын
Great video I learned a trick from a buddy he does use 15 ga finish nails to install door and removes hinges and puts screws underneath hinge he just does one at a time so that you don't have to take the door off
@gordonshute8816
@gordonshute8816 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Really good tips
@gssuper1438
@gssuper1438 Жыл бұрын
8:30 got to a point around here where we don't pay much attention to level of the wall. its always out a little and always makes for messy looking trim. So we forget about it and just tweak a hinge or two, ever so slightly, to create some extra friction on the door hinge
@weekendwarrior3420
@weekendwarrior3420 4 күн бұрын
Many ways to skin the cat, but "Installing Problem-free Pre-hung Doors" seems easier for me. It worked well even for my heavy wooden entry door. It seems more systematic, for example, when dealing with cross-leg. BTW, I like the tip about using finishing screws.
@Jakeowens93
@Jakeowens93 Ай бұрын
The constant camera angle changes in the intro absolutely killed me. Amazing
@wizardmaster6639
@wizardmaster6639 19 күн бұрын
You are so weak and can be killed so easily.
@HB-yq8gy
@HB-yq8gy 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great tips & tricks. This was the first time I have seen single wedges installed first. My total door experience is maybe 20 doors used to work for Sliding Co. Awesome really appreciate your video.
@TheFunnyCarpenter
@TheFunnyCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏼
@Jordan-bv9xq
@Jordan-bv9xq Жыл бұрын
great tip with the shims!
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