Important Tips to Install and Replace Antique French Doors

Antique French doors in your home will eventually require replacing. They look great and add value to your home decor. They enable light in any room, whilst offering the required privacy. The below steps will help you to install and replace your French doors with new ones. No mechanical expertise is required, simply a little patience and time.

1. Take out the hinge

If you want to replace the door, hold a screw driver at the hinge pin. With the use of a hammer, you can easily get the pin out of the door by putting the screwdriver below the apex of the pin and striking it with the hammer to take it out.

2. Remove the door jamb

The doorjamb is located at the bottom of the door. In order to remove it, user the screwdriver and take out the nails or screws with the hammer. If you observe any rotting or damaged wood, make sure to remove this. You will never not see any of this until you remove the doorjamb.

3. Replace the frame

When you need to replace the frame of the door, you must purchase 2x4 wood for replacing the frame.

4. Level the antique French door and frame

When installing a new French door, ensure it is level by using a spirit level to guarantee the inside of the opening is level. When you install the door, it is important to start from the bottom of the door. It is vital to make sure the bottom is level as this ensures the entire threshold is level.

It is also crucial to ensure the frame of the door is level. When you need to locate shims, drill holes from the ends of the frame and proceed to hammer nails into the frame to keep it level.

5. Attach the frame

The next step is to attach the frame. For this, use large screws to ensure the frame is totally secure. Then trim the shims with a utility knife, making sure they are flush to the wall.

6. Add trim work

To add the trim work, nail it to the opening of the door.

After installing the door, you must seal all the joints with caulking made with Silicone. We would recommend painting the door before installing it, this guarantees that the paint has completely dried before adding the final touches to the door.