door frame repair
Door Frame Repair
Door frame repair seems a difficult task to handle by oneself, but it need not be. Especially not after we give you tips on the same and all that it entails. Read on for more details.
- Begin by removing the trim. But be extremely careful so as not to damage the paint surrounding the door on the wall.
- Then, from both sides of the frame, cut along the trim edge and through the old falling paint.
- The trim will become loose after this.
- Use a hammer and pry bar to pry the trim off.
- Do this on all sides of the door.
- Get rid of all the nails that are sticking to the door frame after the trim is removed.
- Select a new trim according to your taste and preference. The trim might drastically change the appearance of the room so choose one carefully.
- When you choose the new trim style, you will need to match it with the already existing pieces of the frame.
- If parts of the old frame are still present then you will need to get a sample that matches exactly. That is, if only a part of the frame is being replaced.
- If the entire frame is being replaced, then you can choose a new trim altogether.
- Measure the top part of the trim and cut it into miter (when a joint is made of two parts at a 45 degree angle so that they can turn into a 90 degree angle when put together).
- Then, nail the top trim in its place.
- Then, miter the trim that is to be fit on the length of the door frame (vertically).
- Cut through the wood that has been damaged.
- Use a circular saw or a jigsaw to cut the pieces.
- Measure the door dimensions and calculate accurately before cutting the damaged wood.
- Do not cut angles.
- Measure the total height of the door frame and then cut the side pieces so that they are an inch shorter than the total height.
- Before the top piece has been installed, install the side pieces.
- Use nails to secure the door in place.
- Drill holes through the frame and using a chisel, carve out areas for the door latch and deadbolt.
- Put the bottom part of the jamb in (near the floor).
- Then reinstall the trim and secure it.
- Support the door.
- Remove the screws of the hinge jamb.
- Cut out a thin cardboard that will fit under the hinge flap.
- Then replace the screws and drive them through the cardboard and into the jam.
- This will allow to position the door to be opened and closed properly.