How to install an Adjustable Door Threshold Sill (Complete Guide)

Learn how to replace your adjustable door threshold sill for an exterior inswing door in just minutes!

The Tools: 00:26

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:26 The Tools
02:08 The Fix
02:22 Cutting out the Old Threshold
07:20 Measuring for the New Threshold
09:20 Install New Threshold
11:30 Screwing down Threshold
13:50 Adding Chalk Under the Threshold
17:45 Adding the Adjustable Sill
19:15 Adjusting the Sill to Fit
20:38 Final Chalking

This video works on nearly all makes and models of doors. Please measure correctly and cut only what you need to!

Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of MC FIX IT, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information in the video, post, blog, or social media. MC FIX IT assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. If you feel uncomfortable at any time. Stop and go to a professional. MC FIX IT recommends safe practices when working on vehicles, your house, or any other project and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of MC FIX IT, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not MC FIX IT.

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Learn how to replace your adjustable door threshold sill for an exterior inswing door in just minutes!
The Tools: 00:26

The Fix: 02:08

This video works on nearly all makes and models of doors. Please measure correctly and cut only what you need to!


Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of MC FIX IT, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information in the video, post, blog, or social media. MC FIX IT assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. If you feel uncomfortable at any time. Stop and go to a professional. MC FIX IT recommends safe practices when working on vehicles, your house, or any other project and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of MC FIX IT, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not MC FIX IT.

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[dwightwiest]

Just finished replacing my front door threshold, and this video walked me through every step. He is right when he says the toughest part is getting the old threshold out. Mine was a pre-hung door, so the original threshold was very much a part of the old door frame! The sawzall and multitool saved the day. Even after cutting the old threshold in half, it was held in by construction adhesive on the bottom and on each side by wood screws coming out sideways from the door jamb. Be careful not to tear these out; cut them off if you can. Existing flooring on the interior side was also a challenge but thankfully it wasn't too thick and I was still able to slide the new threshold in. And final lesson learned, don't use a metal hammer to nudge the new threshold in; it will mar it.

[sgtgohara]

2 things, 1- A hair dryer or similar device will warm up the mastic used to glue down the base plate and make removal easier. 2 - Instead of cutting off just one end of the new threshold so it fits the doorway, take the size of the replacement and subtract the actual doorway size and then divide the result by 2 and cut off each end that distance. This will leave you with most of the adjustment screw holes rather than the one you just cut off with no adjustment capable on that side of the threshold.

[sais]

Bought the exact threshold and have not a clue on how to install it. The director in the back of the label is useless! Thank you for sharing. Now I am ready to install it. Liked and subbed!💯👍

[lisamarenghi]

This step-by-step video was perfect! I had the exact same problem with an old rotted threshold on a cement base. The links to EACH product was great especially since no comment was made about the size & length of the anchors (I did have to research drill bit size because I’m a 100% amateur).
So many videos cut out half the work & get confusing. The absence of directions and/or the constant extra babble often drives me crazy. Yours was perfectly narrated explaining everything so well. This truly was fantastic!

[mickjager]

Should you cut it off both ends to leave as many of the screws that hold/adjust the wood strip in place and also kind of have the screws centered?

[bryanmilne]

Who knew something so ordinary could be so mysterious? Thanks for uncovering the mystery and making sense of how it works!

[spidercrower]

If you want to make the visible adjustment screws look better, you can trim the threshold at both ends. You can make the screws symmetrical so that there is equal distance from the screws to the end of the threshold.

[jmpestsolutions]

Glad im watching this before getting into the project. I was like how is it adjustable and this video is awesome! Just hope its not raining this weekend!

[MrRtcrockett]

Thank You MC FIX IT.
I'm glad I found this video.
I purchased the exact adjustable threshold to replace what I currently have. I dismantled my current Threshold and found it has additional weather proofing beneath. A metal tray, gaskets, etc. It's still a similar installation. Thank You. God Bless you sir.

[roberteshaw]

I can't add any more than anyone else has already. I would like to add that I have a ton of tools, with the exception of a multi tool. Purchased what i needed at Lowe's and bought a oscillating tool, which turned out to make the job much easier. I used Tap cons vrs what you did. Worked out OK, but would purchase what you suggested in the future. Just like to say thank you. You made the first time job, very manageable. I liked it an subscribed. Robert TN

[aenimosity]

Great video, thank you!! I need to get this done before winter and it's been causing me a lot of stress, but now I feel confident after watching your video!

[salharo]

Good informational how- to, I tried to zero in on the size screw/ anchors you used.

[blueheartgirl]

Heading to Lowes now to tackle this project! Thanks so much for the information I'm feeling confident we can do this!

[localone]

Thanks so much. Great video. Now I feel more confident tackling this project.

[emilyscott]

Best advice for thresholds I've seen. I noticed your professionalism within the first few minutes of the video when you laid out your tools firsthand and also added cement anchors! Will be using your tips and instructions when I tackle my front door.
The COVID comment was unexpectedly funny 🤣.

[Soulbloom]

Great step-by-step, and the tool list was really helpful. I wish you had shown a horizontal view of the door closing and how it sealed from that angle.

[vicente]

Thank You so very much now I am able to install my Frost King 36 in x 5.25 in Adjustable Threshold Weatherstrip

[darrengress]

Not supposed to hammer on it, on the finished side, on the concrete man lol. And take measurement divide by 2 and cut off both ends, unless it were to surpass 2 of the 4 screws then you take off 1 side to have 3 screws securing it. lol Once I saw the hamming of those threaded plugs or whatever I knew the lack of experience. But hopefully you learn from all these comments abd keep killin it man. Nice job Do better next time! We need youth knowing how to build! So, good work

[uout]

Threshold on my garage door is rotted out, looking all over on the internet on how replace/to fix it, I didn’t know they sell a kit, thanks sharing.