door hanging

[goldmember81]

Having spoken to a few people, i have had varying responses when i pose the question how do i hang and internal door? does someone out there have an definitive answer pls?

[goldmember81]

soory put this in the wrong section. Any answers would be appreciated though

[Buenchico]

When I saw a question about hanging a door in the 'Law' section, I wondered how a door could commit a capital offence ;-)

This might help with your problem:
http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/Hangingdo or.htm

Chris

[ummmm]

Get a chippy. It's not as easy as it looks. Especially if you live in an old house.

[Andy Boz]

As a chippy, I would say it's easy. However I do it regularly, so I would. It is not beyond the scope of the average handyman, with a sharp plane, chisel, and drill.

However, depending on what sort (weight) of door you are planning to fit, and what state the frame is in, you may be better to get a local chippy in.

B & Q used to do leaflets on how to do it, if not I think Wickes do leaflets.

Good luck

[Andy Boz]

In a nutshell, make it fit. Plane equally off both sides. Take equal off top and bottom, but bottom rail generally wider, so If you only have a small amount to come off height, do it all on bottom.
Stick a 2p coin on the top, and lever it up into place in the frame. Then come 7" down, and mark your hinge on door and frame. Do the same 9" up. Cut hinge slots out with a sharp chisel. Use 3" hinges for a normal door. Drill pilot holes in door and frame, fit hinges using 1and a quarter no 8 screws to door.
Lever it up into place, and screw to frame. Fit lock/ latch, and clean up.
Hope this helps