How to Hang a Slab Door
Measure the doorframe opening if you don't have the original door.. Align the old and new door slabs if you have the original door.. Trim the slab door to fit the doorframe.
Steps
1
Measure the doorframe opening if you don't have the original door.
Measure the doorframe opening if you don't have the original door.
2
Align the old and new door slabs if you have the original door.
Align the old and new door slabs if you have the original door.
3
Trim the slab door to fit the doorframe.
Trim the slab door to fit the doorframe.
4
Measure the hinge placement on the door and doorframe.
Measure the hinge placement on the door and doorframe.
5
Cut the hinge mortises on the slab door.
Cut the hinge mortises on the slab door.
6
Attach the hinges to the slab door.
Attach the hinges to the slab door.
7
Mark the location for the doorknob if there isn't a doorknob hole.
Mark the location for the doorknob if there isn't a doorknob hole.
8
Install the doorknob onto the slab door.
Install the doorknob onto the slab door.
9
Cut mortises for the door hinges if your doorframe is new.
Cut mortises for the door hinges if your doorframe is new.
10
Attach the slab door hinges to the doorframe.
Attach the slab door hinges to the doorframe.
11
Check the fit of the door.
Check the fit of the door.
12
Paint or stain the slab door to finish.
Paint or stain the slab door to finish.
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