How to Hang a New Door in an OLD OPENING | Whole House Interior Door Slab Replacement

In this video we replace 30+ old interior doors with new interior door slabs. I show you the process of matching a new door slab to an old door. We then cover how to mortise hinges on the new door slab. This is a great way to update the look of a house without tearing out all the existing door jambs and trim. A new painted door slab can really update the look of a home when replacing old, outdated stain colors. There will be a couple of follow up videos on how to bore the holes for the lockset as well as mortise in the latch plate. See my "Doors" playlist for more how to content on door hanging.

(0:00) Intro
(0:39) Beveling Both Sides of Door
(5:04) Matching Old Hinge/Lockset Location to New Door
(8:17) How to Mortise The Hinges
(13:47) WATCH HINGE OFFSET!!!
(14:51) Downside to Bosch Templates
(15:33) Custom Saw Bucks/Door Holder

[stonewalljackson]

I have been a highend finish carpenter/cabinet installer since 1978 and I have to say this guy is the first person I've seen online that knows what he's doing,

[clintonbusby]

Thank you dude! You cover it all man! Good to to see a pro at work sharing the crucial step required for precision! Keep the videos coming!

[geraldpolmateer]

I am probably older than your dad and was trained much the same way that you show people. I have always beveled the doors on both edges. It is nice to see someone teaching people well.

[hijackn]

It's unreal how good the content is in your videos

[gnusndn]

I really enjoyed watching some old school door prep there. I'm an old retired finished Carpenter and watching that method that you used brought back good memories. No pre-machine doors back then. In more recent years I made my own plywood router templates, and then use a pattern bit to do the routing. Your caution to turn the router off and let it stop is excellent as well as the individual routing of the mortises to make sure that you were exactly like the original door. I appreciate your well thought through methodology to all your work . Thanks for the video.

[brodiewilson]

Great job as always man. As a finishing Carpenter myself everytime I watch your videos it always amazes me how many things we do the same. Always great content keep up the great work.

[tc]

Love watching Spencer work showing us the detail he goes through to get precise results.

[Remodelmonster]

Great video for new guys trying to understand and for old guys who have forgotten. Every few years I am tasked with hanging a door or two in old openings. I have all of the tools that I need and have hung enough doors to do a nice job, but when a lot of time has passed, I always head to YouTube for a refresher. I'm glad that I found your video, not only did I use my tracksaw (new technique for me) to put a perfect bevel on both sides of my door, but you offered enough discussion to help keep me from wrecking a door. Found my old (like new) Templaco template to route for 5/8" radius hinges so I didn't need to get the new bit and guide and plate. I had my casings off, so I was able to adjust the opening enough so that I didn't have to make weird cuts on the door. Good work!

[diverdave]

VIX BITS RULE ! during my 35 years on the job I saw quite a few carpenters trying to install hinges with out pre drilling or using a Vix Bit ! YIKES

[matthall]

Just want to say thanks to your video I learned how to successfully hang 9 new slab doors. I ordered a few of the items from your shop and built door bucks and was ready to go. Best part no screw ups, mistakes and everything lined up exact. Thanks again Spencer for sharing your knowledge, you're a great teacher.

[thecarpenterpros]

Thanks again Spencer for posting this. I look forward to your videos. They help me out a lot at times.

[Tez]

I know the doors were off the casings . But if they were still hung I would look at all the margins and if doors under I usually put and arrow and mark +1/8 for example . And then do what you do and place door on top and mark everthing . You are by far the best carpenter ive seen . Young guy with the experience of an old timer !😉

[texascraftsman]

That’s the type of work I’ve been doing the last year or so can’t get away from it I’m always kicking myself for how long it takes but I’m glad to see you approach it the same way taking careful measurements insuring a quality job... I’m finding it hard to bid I’ve just been doing it cost plus making a good living just gotta be patient especially because these jobs the homeowners are living there.... glad to see you taking the time looks great man keep it up!

[getterDunrite]

I learned so much from your video. Thank you. I helped replace a friend's door about a month ago. I see many things I didn't know, lol. Something so simple as the fact that a door has a bevel. I will be redoing that door, but correctly, thanks to your instruction.

[awls]

For those fine hinge location adjustments (front to back) I cut some strips of magnetic sign material that stick to the hinge jig. If you need just a bit more cut a strip of metal lumber banding and it will stick to the magnet strip or mag strips can be stacked. Mine is the P. C. jig so your experience may vary. Great content!

[MattyWill]

Great video Spencer. Putting new doors in old jambs can be a real pain sometimes. I've had issues in the past with the doors not wanting to close properly or being a little off on the hinges ect. Good job brother you do great work man.

[davidblueeyes]

I learn so much from this guy. Amazingly simple and clear.

[muddywater]

I used to feel lucky when my jamb stock came pre-ripped....this video is great. A skill that has been almost lost in recent years.

[louismccrohon]

I have hung hundreds of doors.
Firstly, I have a methodical system so that I do not double handle.
1, before removing the old door from the existing door frame, mark it up because it will become your template for your new slab. T = top of door. Outside of Door. H= hinge side and hinge markings. Mark any gap tolerance revisions (+ or -) and lay old slab on top of new slab and transfer all marks, no tape measure necessary. Love your workmanship.

[billymacmakes]

So many useful nuggets in this video! From the door bucks, the bevels, the 'one at a time' approach - and that really means something coming from you! You're all about how the footsteps equal money! A big like for this one to file away for later viewing when I have to tackle some doors.