How to Install Weather Stripping
Peel away any old weather stripping.. Scrub off any sticky residue with an adhesive remover.. Clean the door or window jamb with soap and water, then dry it.
Steps
Peel away any old weather stripping.
Peel away any old weather stripping.
Scrub off any sticky residue with an adhesive remover.
Scrub off any sticky residue with an adhesive remover.
Clean the door or window jamb with soap and water, then dry it.
Clean the door or window jamb with soap and water, then dry it.
Measure the top and side of your door or window frame.
Measure the top and side of your door or window frame.
Select the type of adhesive weather stripping to use based on your door.
Select the type of adhesive weather stripping to use based on your door.
Cut your pieces of weather stripping to the correct length.
Cut your pieces of weather stripping to the correct length.
Line 1 piece of stripping along the side of the door or window frame.
Line 1 piece of stripping along the side of the door or window frame.
Peel off the backing and press the stripping firmly into place.
Peel off the backing and press the stripping firmly into place.
Repeat on the other side and top of the frame.
Repeat on the other side and top of the frame.
Test the door or window to make sure it opens and closes properly.
Test the door or window to make sure it opens and closes properly.
Measure the bottom of the door frame.
Measure the bottom of the door frame.
Cut the metal door sweep to the right length with a hacksaw.
Cut the metal door sweep to the right length with a hacksaw.
Place the sweep at the bottom of the inside of the door.
Place the sweep at the bottom of the inside of the door.
Mark spots for the screws on the sweep and pre-drill pilot holes.
Mark spots for the screws on the sweep and pre-drill pilot holes.
Use a screwdriver to insert the screws into the holes.
Use a screwdriver to insert the screws into the holes.
Remove any old weather stripping that's already on the door.
Remove any old weather stripping that's already on the door.
Use brake cleaner to clear out the channel, then dry it with a towel.
Use brake cleaner to clear out the channel, then dry it with a towel.
Apply a thin line of weather stripping adhesive along the channel.
Apply a thin line of weather stripping adhesive along the channel.
Purchase generic or custom weather stripping based on your preferences.
Purchase generic or custom weather stripping based on your preferences.
Place the new piece in the channel, pressing it firmly onto the adhesive.
Place the new piece in the channel, pressing it firmly onto the adhesive.
Let the adhesive dry for 45 minutes before closing the door.
Let the adhesive dry for 45 minutes before closing the door.
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