When you buy your door pick up a package of wood shims and 4d 6d and 8d finish nails.
Hang door on unplumed wall.
If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper.
Hang your new door and test fit everything.
You can choose your bi fold door panels material wood composite glass mdf vinyl hollow core or solid core and style louvered frosted glass solid wood and opt for peace of mind with our door.
Installing an exterior door that is insulated and made of steel can be heavy and cumbersome due to the weight of the materials.
Twisted or out of plumb rough openings raise havoc with door installations.
Unless i am hanging doors to match existing ones or the schedule says otherwise i mark a clear line with a sharp pencil on both the lining and the door 150mm down from the top this is the top of the top hinge and 230mm up from the bottom this is the bottom of the lowest hinge.
Allow about an hour and a half for your first door and once you get the hang of it your next door will go in twice as fast.
When the wall is plumb toe screw the bottom plate to the floor to hold it in place.
You ll need to take the door back down and shave some material off using a hand plane until the door opens and closes freely.
If your door sticks make a mark on the edges where it s not closing flush.
With a wide selection of door sizes and custom options a home depot pro can install bi fold doors and door hardware for any entryway.