Screws or nails to secure the door in place.
How to install entry door to garage.
Jeld wen experts demonstrate how to install a pre hung entry door unit including a tools list and time to complete.
An electric drill set to pre drill any holes and drive in the screws that will attach the door.
Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts.
Cut off the shims at the edges of the jambs.
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Remove two of the studs in the wall and create a 41 inch opening with the studs that were removed.
The opening in the wall needs to be 4 inches wider and one inch taller than the pre hung entry door.
Some kits come in three pieces to better fit the opening.
Once that cures the door is ready for paint and a lock.
Remove any outside wall covering to expose the wall where the door will be installed.
Complete the installation.
To install set the corner pieces on the sill then place the middle piece over top.
Caulk or other form of exterior sealant to prevent leaks around the edges of the jamb.
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Run a neat bead of caulk between the exterior trim and the siding.
Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws.
Make sure the nails or screws you select are of an appropriate length for the jamb and frame you will be nailing through.
The new door is in.
Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver.
Use a drywall saw to cut shims or score them with a utility knife and snap them off.
It opens and closes well.
Do the same inside the garage.
If it s too wide cut the ends with a hacksaw.
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