Open and close the door to check that its leading edge the one that rests against the stop clears the jamb by a consistent 1 8 inch.
How to hang an old door on a wall.
It s a mixture of 5 different 89 cent acrylic paints that i had around the house.
Once both screws are in place go ahead and cut a piece of wire just make sure it is a little longer than the space between the door and the wall.
I ve always hung the door by myself.
It s simply what worked for me.
Not ordained not the best not the only thing that one can use to hang the door.
Check the vertical reveal between door and jamb on the latch side.
You ll want these in the same position so that your door will align properly.
To adjust it grab the casing and move the jamb by hand.
It should be about the thickness of a nickel.
Then use pliers to twist the wire around the screw on the door and the wall making it nice and tight.
Make sure you don t screw it in all the way leave about 1 2 so you have space for the wire.
Remove door from hinge knuckles using both hands lift the door off the hinge knuckles.
Oh and the answer to the question i get asked the second most.