How to Install a Pre-Hung Door

In this episode we show you how to install a pre-hung interior door.
Why not!
The door is a 'polycore' door. The pre-hung set comes standard with a pine jamb, pine clashing and MDF skins. The interior of the door is polystyrene, for added sound proofing without the need for solid timber.

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[stejclfc]

I'm always pre-hung when I watch Scott's videos

[leolandleo]

This man is a national treasure. Take care of him NZ.

[bunning]

Reminds me of a new build where I got the job to install all the prehung doors, of which there were many, and locks etc. Anyway my immediate boss decided I was slow and would show me how he did it. I questioned his methods which didn't please him much. Few days later the owners come to me and say Mr Expert had told them I had installed all the doors, to which I replied nearly all of them. They proceeded to tell me of one door that was very poorly aligned... and yes that was the one done by our resident professional, I told them that was the one door I couldn't take credit for and they would have to speak to Mr 'X'. Well Mr 'X' was really shitty over it, unfortunately he had also gibbed round the door, and now had no idea what to do. I proceeded to explain to him why it was important to get it right first time and not get into this situation and the owners complaining, he couldn't think of anything to say except would I be able to fix it. He had been building for many years but his quality was shit.

[carpenterone]

We do it differently but your end result was 👌🏽 Proof that there is more then one way to do things 😎🙏🏽👊🏽

[TotalCarping]

I'd really recommend getting the plunge base for the 18v router, I personally believe it makes it a lot easier to route out latch and striking plates. Great videos!

[JustConkeh]

Mate his work is so clean and mil perfect.

[TakamiWoodshop]

For any other amateur/diy door hangers out there - when you ask for a door at Bunnings that is "yay" wide, the measurement they give you *includes* the door jamb and when you get home you will find that it is too wide for your doorway. That's okay though because when you take it back to change it they will realise that they forgot to give you the wood for the door stop which is supposed to be included in the price.
Pro tip: always get a good haircut before installing so that your door doesn't end up looking more well hung than you. 🚪😎

[ryanmccue]

Great job as always I love watching your channel man. im apprentice carpenter and you inspire me!

[ellaking]

Loved the vid, just doing a 5 bedroom house load of door hardware in Lower Hutt, same handles. I liked the trick of screwing on the tubular latch and scoring around it, and the 18v router is top of the list. Planted stops are great for when the wall isnt quite plumb or an old door thats a bit warped.

[giuseppelamberti]

The door should have a slight rattle before paint! After yours is painted i doubt it will close because you put the stops on tight rather then leaving a gap like you did on the hinge side??

[FinishCarpentryTV]

Where can I get one of those sweet mallets?

[anthonyfaulkner]

I am glad its not just me who screws the latch and striker plate on and then mark round them, bin the paslode mate, get a second fix dewalt i have the 18 and 16 gauge 18 volt great guns.

[bkh]

Scott thanks alot for the videos I really enjoy them. I keep finding my self wanting to subscribe again when I hit the like button. Your doing a great job and the videos are great and there quality.

[simeonstoynov]

Nice and interesting video that can teach us well. Every episode is better, keep going that way, Scott!
P.S. Nice ear defenders, slim design, have to buy one.

[jasonhall]

Greetings from the UK, my mate and I use the inflatable wedges, we use 2 and use our feet to pump up and let down takes some getting used to, but is way quicker, looks like we're doin a little penguin dance

[shrektheallstar]

That’s a nice looking door you’ve got there

[Randalll]

Always handy to know where to get the PUMP THING everywhere else! Looking forward to your comparison video of the jigsaws once you have so time to test them. Greetings from Holland

[briansnc]

Here’s a tip for prehung doors. I Install the door trim first on the prehung jambs and square it up. Then just pop it in the opening and nail in trim all at once. That way the door will always have perfect gaps all around

[michaelburton]

Nice work Scott, professional as always

[matatattat]

god i love these videos, youre gonna cause me to start myself