1st time fitting internal doors...any tips?

ferry

Never tried before but I really fancy attempting to fit a couple internal doors into existing frames. Looking at it seems quite straightforward but might struggle with fitting the handles and barrel.
I intend to use the old door as a template-is that a good idea or measure the inside frame?
Any tips for a 1st time door hanger?

Thanks

stuart45

I'm not a chippie, but have hung a few doors. One thing to be aware of is that on some doors you can only put the lock and handles on one side. It should be marked on the top or bottom edge if this is the case.

twopenny

When you stand the new door by the frame it is most likely to be lower than the hinge fixings.

Put it in place and measure the difference. Gather anything you can find to put under the door to bring it to the right level to attach the hinges.

Are there existing screw holes for the hinges that you can use or have to fill/deal with?

If you are doing handles and latch you need to see where they fall compared to where the existing one is.In this case it would be better with 2 of you, one to hold the door in place and the other to mark.

I've rehung doors on my own but not had to do the latches as well as a small woman so shouldn't be too difficult if you know what to do and prepare accordingly. I'd be watching a few YouTube videos till you find the one that fits your circumstances. Checking the first I came across needed more preparation than I needed just to rehang and they do it properly where I didn't have that benefit when I did it. It was more common sense and trial & error

donemedosh

My father inlaw was a carpenter for 40 years & luckily showed me a few ways to hang a door. firstly don't use the old door start afresh. Measure the doorframe width at 3 points. minus 3mm each side. Same with height but only 3mm off the top if the carpet is down measure from top of the carpet. If not allow 12mm for carpet. When cutting the door cut equal from height & width. Drilling for handles & latch just involved drilling use a wood flat drill in line with the latch centre. You can buy jigs from wickes / screwfix that are quite good. The hard part in cutting out for the hinges I made my own jig & use a router easier than a hammer & chisel. Last thing is the type of door is it hollow or solid. "2 bits of advice is take your time measure twice cut once & power tools make this job so easy. I would recommend you take a look at youtube they have good instructions of what to do. Best of luck

Tucker

I have hung a few door in the past and done an OK job. 
That said, when you see it done by a decent joiner, I honestly don't think it's worth the effort doing it yourself. 
It takes a DIYer like me far longer and to do. 
I have just had three fitted that would have taken me a day and a half more or less. For £50 a door, it wasn't worth the stress or effort and the job he's done is far better.

Chickereeeee

The first thing you need do is buy an 'inflatable wedge'. 
Here is an example (similar available elsewhere): https://www.screwfix.com/p/hedgehog-easy-air-wedge-inflatable-lifting-leveling-tool-170mm-x-165mm/6548k
Do not hesitate. It makes hanging doors SO  much easier!!

beaker141

Something I learnt was to identify the leading edge - you then plane at a very slight angle. 
Better explained here than I could attempt without pictures
https://www.carpentry-tips-and-tricks.com/leading-edge.html