How To Install An Entry Door In A Garage

Use the door shims if needed.

How to install an entry door in a garage.

Remove one screw from each of the hinges in the doorframe. Some kits come in three pieces to better fit the opening. To install set the corner pieces on the sill then place the middle piece over top. Wooden shims to hold the new door in place as you attach it to the frame.

When the fit looks right apply pvc cement where the middle piece will overlap the corner pieces and press it into place. Insert rollers into the brackets attached to the door. Tie the extension spring to the roller track then detach the cable from the bottom bracket with a pair of pliers. Insulation to make it so those winter winds don t start whipping around your door.

Cut off the shims at the edges of the jambs. Stand the bottom door panel on the floor in the garage doorway. Install latches door handles and other hardware. Screw cable brackets to the door to secure the weather stripping.

Caulk to fix the insulation and framing in place. Replace them with 2 inch deck screws for strength. Fill all nail holes with caulk and insulate with weather stripping where applicable. Run a neat bead of caulk between the exterior trim and the siding.

Release the tension on side mounted extension springs by lifting the door and locking it in place on each side with a pair of locking pliers. Tape measure or ruler to measure the old and new doors and frames. An electric drill set to pre drill any holes and drive in the screws that will attach the door. It opens and closes well.

Flashing and caulk will keep water out and the door is ready for paint and hardware. Make sure the nails or screws you select are of an appropriate length for the jamb and frame you will be nailing through. Next set the doorframe in the opening and center it in the opening. Once that cures the door is ready for paint and a lock.

Use impact driver to mount hinges to the bottom panel of garage door. Screws or nails to secure the door in place. Use a drywall saw to cut shims or score them with a utility knife and snap them off. Adjust the threshold for a tight seal as long as it is adjustable as directed by the manufacturer.

Apply paintable caulk and insulate around the entire door frame. If it s too wide cut the ends with a hacksaw. Hammer and nails nail set screwdriver depends on the nails holding your old door in place to remove the old door and put on the new door. Remove the door from the pre hung frame by removing the hinge pins.