How to hang a door with hinges?

If you want to hang a door with pre-hung hinges you will need to determine the type of door you have. Hanging doors with two hinges is the most common type of door, and if you do not know your door’s type you can usually look at the manufacturer’s label. A few doors include both French and English hinges, and it is important to know which type you have as they each have different installation requirements.

How to hang a door with a hinge and handle?

There are two types of doors hung on hinges doors with a swiveling handle or doors with a fixed handle. A swiveling door is easy to hang. All you need to do is mark the screw holes where the handle will reside and attach the door to the hinges. Be sure to mark the hinge screw hole locations before you hang the door. Screw the hinges into the wall studs and attach the door to the hinges.

How to hang a door with a hinge and a dead bolt?

If you want an extra layer of security, consider adding a dead bolt to your door. Most dead bolts are simple to add and are either installed onto the door or the frame. To add a dead bolt, first install the door hinges. Next, mark the location of the dead bolt’s mounting holes and secure the dead bolt to the door. The dead bolt should be placed on the side opposite of the door’s locking mechanism.

How to hang a door with a hinge and a latch?

If you want to hang a door that can be opened and closed with a push, then you need to use a door with a hinge and a latch. The same goes for doors that need a key to open them. Hinges and latches are made to help keep the door closed and secure. Depending on the door’s construction, you may need to do some extra work to hang the door properly.

How to hang a door with a hinge?

For a door with a hinge, you’ll need to first hang the door and level it as you did with a sliding door. Once the door is level, mark the location of the hinges on the wall, then mark the level line on the wall where the hinges will be installed. You’ll want to align the mark on the wall with the mark on the door. The hinge should be at the mark on the wall, and the top of the door should be level.