How to Install a Pre-hung Door in Under 10 Minutes

This is how I install a pre-hung door in under 10 minutes. I am sure there are plenty of other great ways to install a pre-hung door, and feel free to drop them down below in the comments. Installing a door takes very few tools, and once you have installed a couple using this technique, you too could do it in under 10 minutes.

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[williammullen]

My 35 years of hanging door gives this a thumbs up. There are nuances not covered but straight forward and correct. Nice demo young man. Incorporating elevation control lines for whole room or whole house door installation projects is a nice tool when trim head alignments matter.

[caltom]

great attention to detail on a "small" job - makes a big difference. door swings true, and solid latch when closed with no effort.

[evictioncarpentry]

My buddys got what's basically a hole punch, but in the shape of the door latch plate. I don't think they make them anymore, but man is it handy.

No tracing the latch out with a knife or pencil. Center it in the hole. One whack with the hammer and it's a perfect depth and shape cutout to chisel.

[tfilandm]

You should be proud. Doing excellent, cutting edge work in the greater Chicago-land area. People don’t think about Chicago’s importance in our industrial revolution but, you kind of showcase our regional gain from this huge influx of money and material. Do it right and everyone wins.

[michaellevan]

Are you checking the doors blood pressure

[tykellerman]

Retired carpenter loved that air bag .... slow and methodical makes it come out perfect🤠👍🔨

[jasonquenga]

I almost skipped this video, thinking... jusy another door install video... But, glad I watched it. I don't know how I've watched so many, done a few, and yet, saw something new. Thanks for the video!

[PostedPlacesTV]

Quick tip for self preservation.. don't have your hand below your razor sharp chisel! Hold above when pushing down... those things sometimes jump out and that may leave a mark!! Great vid again!!

[waynegoebel]

My dad showed me how to hang a door in the late 60's. Cut and build the jamb, mortise the Butts, drill for the knobs and latches, mortise the keepers, plane the door edges for the reveal then set the door. Still have the mortising tools, drill guides and braces and bits. I LOVE pre-hung doors. I liked the "pump shim", Kyle. reminds me of the vehicle door expander locksmiths use to get into a locked car doors. Nice job. I DO have "level envy" by the way. ;-)

[biggdogg]

Fellow contractor here. Loved seeing the simple tips here. Like it great job brother!

[derekzimmer]

How great to watch a craftsman, who takes pride in using the right tools that are available today to do an extraordinary professional job. Thank you!

[robertlaird]

I've built, hung and swung at least 20 thousand custom doors in my life the old school way before per-hung doors were common place. I used to make custom doors with radius parts out of solid wood, build my own jambs, make my own mouldings and hang and swing the doors as well as install the hardware. Most of the work I did was on high end custom homes but I have done a fair bit of commercial work. The tallest door I've done was a pair of 16 foot tall doors for an entrance of a steak house restaurant. I did that by myself but each door was supper heavy and I wish I had someone to help me with that one. The more doors you do the better you get. It's an art form once you get the hang of it. If you want custom doors than I would suggest to build them yourself but you can also purchase book doors from door stores. You would need hinge jigs for your router, a hole boring jig for your hardware and a door beveling tool to bevel the hinge and strike side so that you don't get hinge bind and your strike side doesn't have a wide reveal and closes nicely. Also get a drill bit that is in a sleeve that centers the hole before you screw in your hinges. This insures that your screws are flat and centered. Another tip is use a sliver of wood to move your screw to center if the hole is off centered. Always install your jamb on top of your tile or hardwood flooring and not the other way around. You want to put your shims behind each hinge, on the top sides of each jamb where the joint of the wood is, on the bottom of the jamb and behind the strike plate. All other shims are for adjusting the wood if it's bowed or twisted but isn't necessary. When you install the casing, that's what locks the jamb in latterly and it won't shift after that is done as long as you nail the casing to both the jamb and to the trimmer and king stud.

[karlhe]

I love it! Quick and to the point. I like the "no fluff" approach. Thank you!

[Hoagmatthew]

Nothing like a great chisel montage, so satisfying when it's like butter

[alexxx]

Being a residential door specialist, I give this big thumbs up👍

[ericlarkin]

You did it fine, more then one way to hang a door. Be proud!

[MrAidanfleming]

You should put the wedge under the door edge to stop it moving!! Also I screw the latch in the correct place, then knife around it, stops it moving everywhere

[bobvihlen]

One thing that has helped me alot: I level across the opening at maybe four or five feet. Then I put the prehung in the opening. Now I can measure down from the top of the jamb to make sure both sides are the same. Then I start plumbing the sides.

[jesusmoreno]

Gonna install pedestrian garage door tomorrow. Good helpful tips, thanks man 👍🏼.

[davidtout]

Our High School Construction Class enjoyed your video.