Mark and mortise hinge locations.
Installing exterior slab door.
Measure both the door and rough opening to make sure the door is the right size.
Most home centers stock prehung exterior doors in a limited number of styles.
Most door hinge kits come with the screws that you will need.
On the inside of the door i installed the corresponding screws that held the plate to the door.
The two side jambs the top jamb header the door slab itself and the threshold or base plate.
Often you ll get pre hung doors with frame toe kick door bundled together for exterior doors this is typical.
And 6 9 16 in and they usually include two inch wide brick molding for exterior trim.
Using a drill drill the screws into place to attach the hinges to the slab door.
It is easier to install a slab door if you are doing an exact one for one installation in which the new door is the same size and configuration as the old door.
Place the hinges on their designated spots on the door.
Attach the hinges to the slab door.
Installation costs do not differ by material.
But installing exterior doors is actually a very simple process especially with today s prehung door units that allow you to shortcut the process with preset hinges and door knob mortise.
Buying a new prehung exterior door.
Install all the old hardware on the new door.
There were five holes that i inserted the hardware s face plate into.
If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper.
Fabricate holes mortises for door handle set and jamb strike plate.
Next i started this phase of the project by installing the outside door handle and lock.
Installing an exterior door that is insulated and made of steel can be heavy and cumbersome due to the weight of the materials.
Slab door installation requires a steady hand a good eye and plenty of practice.
These doors work great for newly constructed walls and for replacing doors in.
Prehung exterior doors have five main parts.
Measure trim and plane door to fit existing door jamb.
Common jamb widths for stock doors are 4 9 16 in.
But for interior doors that a student has put.