Collinsville Interior Door Installation Services

Taking correct measurements is key! If you have an existing old structure, your Collinsville interior door installation pro will take its measurements before disconnecting it from the frame. They will place the old structure on the new one to mark off the hinge mortises and latch location. This way, they’ll know exactly where the screws, hinges and handle need to go later. Often, the length and width of the new structure may be slightly off, but your Collinsville handyman will mark that part accordingly and cut away any excess if needed.

There are also other important details such as the hinge side and stop side of your new Collinsville interior door installation. For slab structures, it’s important to ensure all the connecting areas for strike plates, lockset, and hinges are in place so we can correctly install your French or standard bedroom doors. Now is also a good time to consider whether you want to paint it a different color.

The next step is to install the hinges and strike plate on the frame before installing your new interior door replacement by setting it in place and inserting the hinge pins. As long as there is a 1/8 inch clearance at the top and strike side and 1/16 inch on the hinge side, you’re set!

In Collinsville, interior door installations can easily be done in an old frame as long as it’s in good condition, but your service technician will make sure of that. However, if the previous door system has suffered from moisture issues, it’s better to replace the frame to avoid any problems down the road. Otherwise, we can fix your frame by applying fillers to and sanding the surface. Repainting it may also revive its looks, so you can install a replacement slab door without a problem.

But if your existing frame is damaged, we recommend getting a prehung door which will have the structure and frame included.

It can be if you do not want to build and install a compatible frame from scratch. However, if you already have a healthy frame in place, your best bet is to get a slab, which is just the structure itself without a frame. The advantage of a prehung is it is professionally put together and ready to go. They are naturally weather-tight, so they can keep your rooms and other living areas well-insulated. Furthermore, there is no need for you to drill any screw holes or prepare any cutouts like you would for a slab. So there is a huge convenience.