1. Determine swing of door that best fits location.
2. Stain moldings before applying.
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Project Steps:
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Materials you will need:
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#1 Prepare opening
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- Determine width of door
- Make opening 2" wider than door and 2" taller than door
- If cutting opening through drywall, use utility knife or wall board saw
- If cutting opening through plaster and lath, use a reciprocating saw
- If header is needed, make opening large enough to install
- Install studs on each side of opening between drywall or lath
- Use level and square to check for a plumb opening
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- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Utility knife
- Wall board saw
- Reciprocating saw
- Hand saw
- Goggles
- Dust mask
- 2" x 4"s
- Hammer
- #16 common nails
- Level
- Square
- Finishing nails
- Level/ tape
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#2 Install door
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- Place door unit into opening centering on 2" x 4"s
- Check plumb and shim in several spots on each side and top (attach two shims with finishing nails)
- Screw the door frame into the opening
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- Hammer
- Shim pack
- Miter box w/saw
- Nail punch
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#3 Finishing touches
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- Install interior lockset
- Add painted or stained mouldings
- Fill nail holes
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- Paint brush
- Stain wood putty
- Polythurethane
- Passage or privacy lockset
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