Step 1:

If you cannot find a door with the exact measurements, choose a door which is close to the size that you need, but slightly bigger (just a couple of millimeter on all sides) to make room for minor adjustments.

Keep in mind that in order for the door to close smoothly, there should be a 2 to 3-mm clearance at the top and sides and a 6-mm clearance at the bottom.  Make the necessary adjustments to the door that you bought to ensure that your door has the exact dimensions and angles that you need.

Step 2:  Place the door on the door frame and put approximately 6 mm wedges underneath.  With the use of a level, make sure that the door is positioned exactly vertical to get the fit right, taking into consideration the clearance requirements from all sides.

Step 3:  Check if your door should be opened from the right or from the left side so you will know where the hinges will be placed.

Take a hinge and hold it in position 6 to 7 inches from the top and 9 to 10 inches from the bottom of the door.  Mark with a pencil the position of the top and bottom hinges on the door and frame.  A third hinge may be added at the center when you are using a heavy hardwood door.

Step 4:  Remove the door and position it on the floor with the hinge side facing upwards.  Hold the hinge in place so that the knuckle part protrudes past the face of the door and make your markings around it with a pencil.  Do the same on the door frame with the knuckle protruding just past the edge of the frame.  Do not forget to mark the necessary depth.

Step 5:  Make a recess, with the use of a hammer and a chisel, on where the hinges are supposed to go on both the door and the doorframe.

Step 6:  Position the hinges to check if you got the correct width and depth.  If you got it right, drill pilot holes into the door and doorframe for the screws.  Fasten the screws to the mortises on the door.

  Step 7:  Place the door to the frame and put wedges or wood shims underneath for the correct height.  Fit one screw to each hinge flap on the door frame. 

Step 8:  Remove the wedges from underneath the door and test if the door opens and closes smoothly, making sure that the door fits perfectly to the frame.

Step 9:  When you are satisfied with the operation of the door, insert all of the screws.  Just make sure that you tighten the screws until the heads lay flat so that the door can be shut properly.

Step 10:  Attach the doorknob if the door does not have one in place.  Just follow the manufacturer’s instructions to properly put the doorknob.

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