How To Hang A Door (Solid Core)

How to install a pre-hung solid core door frame.

[rockstopsthetraffic]

Yes, Ben! I'm making a door with a window for the laundry room, and here you are with the installation guide so I don't mess it up.

[Wabit]

I think these videos are great but one thing I’ve learned recently is how an experienced professional can make a difficult job look easy. I recently put up a wall partition with a door, did the whole job myself… from framing to plastering. I got it done, but boy was it an effort. I have so much respect for this guy and others that do this. What your actually watching here is a skilled pilot or a surgeon - It’s a skill that cannot be underestimated.

[carpnotes]

Very helpful reminder on door installation fundamentals. Clearest explanation of trimming door leg I've ever seen - it really simplifies the out of level floor issue.
Thanks for sharing
best regards

[fratelliremodel]

You’re right! It is surprisingly difficult to remember what you’re you’re going to say, while not messing up what you’re saying in the moment, while actually working and not messing up what you’re doing 😂. Super respect and appreciate how well you do it!

[bw]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Ben! As an older skater myself I enjoy your skating videos, but as a husband/home owner I enjoy your carpentry videos. Keep on keeping on!

[evangrace]

Simple, quick and straight to the point. Good video.. I install doors nearly every day and this is one of the best door install videos I've seen.

[fgalaxie]

Best door video I have seen, and I am done looking at them now, ready to try it. Thank you! I always appreciate your clear explanations. My drywall skills have improved drastically thanks to you, I am ready to get the finish carpentry to follow suit.

[nathanhearn]

I’m so glad there are people in this world who are good at and are willing to install doors. I’m a remodeler and I’ve never met a door install that I liked. You make it look easy though. Thanks for all you do brother 👊🏼

[cozier]

Impeccable timing. Going to be installing a new door on our nursery tomorrow! As always, great video!

[mitchmcqueen]

Your videos are a godsend. For what it's worth, you can still buy a house for what it costs for a condo down there elsewhere in the province. You'd have a market in the Okanagan for sure!

[MV-wbcz]

This method works only when the framing is perfect. On older homes, a lot of the time the framing isn't perfect and can be 1/8" to even 1/4" out of plumb in each direction, and even sometimes the stud is turned in plan where you have to shim all sides. Good job on the door hanging :)

[billm.]

More details to look at than I expected, but that’s what is needed to do the job right the first time. Filming & explaining IS harder than just doing from memory & experience.

[lokinakor]

The thing about these prehung doors is: they all come with the hinges racked and twisted. You need some blocks of wood and hammer to beat it back into the proper position. When they are being assembled, they will drive one screw halfway in on the top hinge, then let the door go. While picking up other screws and hinge, the weight of the door tweaks that top hinge, bending it. This will make the door hang with a sag that is wrong enough to rub.

[stevedimartino]

Great job I’m going to use your technique to put my door up, thank you.

[TimboCJ]

It's definitely not for the faint of heart! Nice job !

[myrrhavm]

Straight framing is the base. Found a guy years ago on the YouTube on adjusting hinges. He would either pinch or span the hinge more. Could use pliers and a rag not to damage the hinger to pull the door toward the hinge side or with door open and from the inside place a nail or screw drive in the hinge and close the door that will make for a larger gap in the hinge pushing the door to the knob side.
Not sure if I conveyed or explained that plainly or not.

[WorkThrowaway]

I just hung a door on an interior frame that I built. The house is old and the walls are not level at all. It was a real challenge getting it hung. Needless to say it's not perfect, but at least it opens and closes!

[dwlsml]

You are fun to watch. Have watced for years and learned a lot. Thanks!

[TeeJayyzx]

Don't even need to install a solid core door but just wanted to see what my favorite skate youtuber was up to.

[normandfontaine]

Hi Vancouver carpenter, tank’s for video. To increase the the gap at bottom hinge side instead of putting a chim behind the hinge put a shim above the hinge behing the jam and the wall. It will only works if you have pin the bottom of the jam. See Gary Katz video name installing pre-hung doors at 34min 50 secondes. It is the weight of the door that close the gap. I suggest to watch the video to the begin until the end. Sorry my english is not very good. Tank’s for your videos, I have learn with it how to tape dry wall.