How to hang a slab door video?
If you want to be able to hang a slab door in seconds, then you need to install the right hardware and the right techniques. Not only do you need to have the right tools, but you also need to install the door correctly. If the hanging hardware is not installed correctly, you may end up damaging your door and the hardware. Furthermore, if the door is installed incorrectly, it will not be level and it may not sit snug against the wall.
How to hang a new slab door?
You will need to decide on the type of door you want to install. A door that has a single panel is simple to hang, whereas a door with multiple panels needs to be assembled on site. If the existing door has molding, you will want to remove it before hanging your new door. The type of door you choose will determine if you will use a wood-based door, a metal door, or a fiberglass door.
How to hang a slab door without nails?
If you're not afraid of a little DIY, hanging a slab door without nails is an easy project. You won't find any studs behind a door with a slab, so you'll need to secure the door to the wall using a five-sided track, which is available at any home improvement store, or some other type of home accessory. Screw the track to the wall and then attach the door to the track.
How to hang a slab door with a metal latch?
A slab door with a metal latch is hung with two metal brackets at the top and bottom of the door. The top of the door is held against the top bracket and the bottom of the door is held against the bottom bracket. The door is then slid into the frame and the door is held in place with the metal latch.
How to hang a slab door?
When hanging a slab door, use two long-lasting, rust-proof carriage bolts, at least one at each end of the door, and mark the door with the placement of the hardware. You can mark a door where the hardware holes will be, but make sure to mark the placement of the hardware holes on the jamb as well. Use a level to ensure the hardware is plumb and level, and then mark the screw holes on the jamb so you can drill the holes.