7 Salient Steps to Door Installation Success

Gather tools & materials: door, frame, level, tape measure, pencil, screwdriver, drill, hammer, safety gear.

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Prepare doorway: clear area, check for squareness, mark hinge locations.

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Install hinges: drill holes, attach hinges.

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Hang door: lift, align hinges, shim if needed.

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Hardware: mark/drill doorknob hole, install knob & strike plate.

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Test & adjust: check swing & latch, fine-tune hinges.

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Finishing touches: paint/stain door, add extra hardware.

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