How to Install A Pre Hung Door | 3 Different Ways

There is more than 1 way to install a pre hung door. Join us as we discuss 3 options and you decide which one is best for you!

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[HomeRenoVisionDIY]

If you want to see how I install exterior doors then make sure to subscribe and ring the notification bell. That video is coming up in April. Cheers!

[bojackhorseman]

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[Skysmeller]

I like how he works like a real handyman and shares his subtle frustrations while working. Makes it more entertaining.

[torchlightproductions]

Great video, Jeff! Very informative for DIYers. I'm a custom home builder in Colorado and your first method is the most similar to what we do when installing doors. It's always easiest with two people, but one person can do it - we leave the door and jamb together and check our gaps around the door and shim accordingly. We can check for plumb/level and make sure our gaps around the door look nice at the same time. Leaving the door on also lets us know instantly if it has the tendency to open or close by itself so we can adjust before nailing in completely. We use 2-1/2" finish nails with about 8 on each side (bottom, two in the middle, one at the top; one on each side of the door stop) and I find that filling the holes with lightweight spackle and a 1" putty knife leaves the best results for touch-up paint. Just thought I would share! :)

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[duanejohnson]

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My wife and I own a house built in the late 70s that was never updated. Going through the process of updating the whole house and building an extension. Have been using your videos to do the work my self. You have saved me a ton of money on hiring some one else to do the work. Thank you!

[Gary-tsdh]

30:41 - I'm definitely using the 'old fashoned' way for my first door hanging project:
1:48 Remove pins and set door aside;
4:15 Shim jamb to accommodate floor level;
5:46 Shim, plumb, and flush hinge side of jamb
9:30 Reinstall the hinge pins
9:58 Shim, plumb, and flush to fit strike side


I can do that, thank you very much.

[kpoolove]

I am so excited that I found your channel. I am trying to widen my son's bathroom and bedroom doors to a 36 inches to make room for his wheelchair. I seriously learned a lot from you. Thank you

[JessicaEdmiston]

i have no immediate plans to hang a door, but this was an absolute joy to watch

[justinthomas]

I have to thank Jeff and Home RenoVision extensively for all of these videos. I’ve remodeled my entire second floor from demo to paint watching these videos and added a second bathroom.

[fredfernainy]

I appreciate the tips and the detail in this video showing "3 ways for installing a pre-hung exterior door." i really struggled through parts of the process, in particular trying to get the door hung and aligned properly. I must say though after listening to your "less than a ringing endorsement" of the the little metal shim brackets I was put off trying them. Fortunately I hit such a dead end in trying the traditional approaches that I went out and bought a package of those brackets. Saved my life. it finally dawned on me that i am a beginner, even though I know my way around tools and making/fixing things I had never attempted this task. In short, those little brackets are life-savers for beginners. Thanks for your video.

[robertmottern]

I've just started a handyman business recently and I find myself constantly coming back to your videos for more tips! Thank you for all your videos. You've helped me get out of a few situations I've gotten myself into 😊

[adamcochran]

Absolutely the best home reno host. You talk like an actual human being, you have a sense of humor, an opinion on things, and you actually show the mistakes, which everyone in the real world is going to encounter. It's good to learn how to deal with them.

[josephharris]

I would like to thank you. I'm about to hang a door and I have never done this before but I'm confident I can do it know. I am a guy who tends to do things myself so I'm somewhat knowledgeable. I was a maintenance Tech for several years doing this and a little bit of everything. but this is my home and the wife is a tough boss. so thank you again.
stay safe and keep these videos coming.

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[williammarvinthorn]

You are by far one of the best channels for simple, detailed, and practical steps for tackling home projects. Thanks for taking the time to produce your content! For those whose heads aren't in this stuff every day, your videos have good reminders for things to avoid or easier ways to solve for X!

[delekham]

I prefer, the easiest, shims!!!! Granted I worked in that area prolly 30 yrs ago, and it is still the best way to go IMHO.


You are also thanked from me for having a AWESOME YT channel. TY TY TY

[KishaMiles]

I fell in love with you when you explained the reason for putting the shim in the middle of the door frame "because I'm old and this is comfortable." I am forever a fan of your skill, realness, and ability to laugh at yourself. Can't wait to Reno my investment properties with what I learn from you