There were five holes that i inserted the hardware s face plate into.
Installing exterior slab door.
Entry door installation labor basic basic labor to install exterior door with favorable site conditions.
Measure both the door and rough opening to make sure the door is the right size.
Installing an exterior door that is insulated and made of steel can be heavy and cumbersome due to the weight of the materials.
The two side jambs the top jamb header the door slab itself and the threshold or base plate.
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.
Installation costs do not differ by material.
Buying a new prehung exterior door.
Most home centers stock prehung exterior doors in a limited number of styles.
Using a drill drill the screws into place to attach the hinges to the slab door.
Measure trim and plane door to fit existing door jamb.
Prehung exterior doors have five main parts.
Often you ll get pre hung doors with frame toe kick door bundled together for exterior doors this is typical.
Attach the hinges to the slab door.
Fabricate holes mortises for door handle set and jamb strike plate.
These doors work great for newly constructed walls and for replacing doors in.
Most door hinge kits come with the screws that you will need.
Mark and mortise hinge locations.
Install all the old hardware on the new door.
But for interior doors that a student has put.
Common jamb widths for stock doors are 4 9 16 in.
Place the hinges on their designated spots on the door.
Next i started this phase of the project by installing the outside door handle and lock.
A popular choice for exterior doors steel provides superior security and weather resistance without proper care these doors may rust over time.
On the inside of the door i installed the corresponding screws that held the plate to the door.
Slab door installation requires a steady hand a good eye and plenty of practice.
If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper.