How to hang a
door
Measuring
Start by
measuring the width and height of the door frame
allowing for the necessary clearance. You may
not find a door to the exact size
so will have to purchase the next size up and
trim the edges to fit. Transfer the
measurements to the door. Plane equal amounts
from the two side edges. Now trimming the
height of the door you can use a saw but finish
with the plane. Sand all edges with an abrasive
paper until smooth.
Fitting hinges
Two hinges are sufficient but on heavier doors
or doors hung in kitchens or bathroom areas where
it is humid three hinges would be required.
Hinges fit into recesses of an equal depth in
the door frame and the stile. Use a very sharp
wood chisel with a wide blade for making them.
The top hinge needs to be about 250mm from the
top of door and the bottom hinge about 250 mm
from the bottom of the door. Mark hinge
positions with a pencil using the hinge itself
to trace the dimensions and hole positions. Cut
the hinge recess using a chisel and wooden
mallet. Cut the door edge along the outline and
to the correct depth. Drill pilot holes in the
door for the hinge to fit. Test fit the hinges
to make sure they fit correctly.
Hanging the door
With the door in the open position, use wedges
to raise the door to the required height to
clear the flooring. Carefully mark the side of
the door through the screw holes on the hinge.
Making sure the hinge knuckles are parallel with
the frame. Remove door and chisel out the hinge
recesses in the door frame in the same way. Put
one screw into each hinge to check the door fits
neatly. Any adjustments can be made now. When
you are satisfied the door is hanging neatly you
can fix the remaining screws onto the door.
Ensure all hinge screws on the door and frame
are tightly fitted.
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