Replacing bedroom doors is one of the best ways to set the tone and vibe of your home, without needing $125K for a full remodel. Let’s update from those outdated, beat up builder grade hollow core bedroom doors and get you a solid core bedroom door that actually looks, feels and works like a real door should.
Materials
Don’t fall for those junky hollow core doors from the box stores. Those are even lower quality than the doors that your builder used. Instead, go to your local lumberyard and strike up a conversation with a pro who can help guide you to your best decisions.
Paint grade vs stain grade is the first design choice you will need to navigate. In the Twin Cities market, a quality paint grade solid core pre hung door with usually start around $580 after tax and delivery. A quality stain grade solid core pre hung door usually starts around $850 after tax and delivery.
Door trim. Depending on size, design and again paint grade vs stain grade – expect door trim pricing to run between $100 to $225 per door.
Installation
A trained professional with years of experience in the field will charge around $225 – $350 per pre hung door to install and add new door trim. Whether you are looking to have a new simple bedroom door installed or have a big double door / french door installed in your office, labor costs can vary which is why we included a pricing calculator on our www.DFCarpentry.us site to make all of this as simple and clear as possible.
Totals:
Expect to pay a professional around $955 to install a quality paint grade solid core bedroom / bathroom door and around $1450 per stain grade solid core pre hung door.
Factors That Drive Prices Up
Door and trim quality: Primed paint grade doors are more affordable than stain grade Oak or Maple species.
Were you looking for big double door /french doors? Bifold doors? Pocket doors? Well, those options will increase pricing.
Working conditions: Is the house cramped? Is there furniture and 2 dogs in the way? Was your house built before WW2 and every wall is goofy?
Trim style: Are you looking for a simple clean look with modern lines or are you envisioning an old world style with lots of details? Often times replacing interior doors goes hand in hand with replacing the outdated baseboards for a fresh, clean look that savvy clients are looking for.
Hiring a painter: Your new doors weren’t cheap, so why trust painting / staining them to a non professional? Drips, runs and cheap paint / stain will immediately take your project from Instagram darling to DIY disaster.
Why Hire A Professional Trim Carpenter in the Twin Cities?
Saves time and frustration: Who wants to throw away multiple weekends dealing with projects that are never as easy as the sneaky Pinterest or HGTV editing made them look?
Avoid common DIY pitfalls: Crooked doors and bad miters are one of the most common and frustrating things for homeowners to deal with – and it usually means that a hired professional will need to completely remove and rehang your doors and trim to get them working properly.
Professional trim carpenters can shop smarter: We have relationships with the real people who work at the supply houses, oftentimes for years. We can help navigate the choices, designs and get you the best interior door for your house that is actually worth the money.
Final Words of Advice
Replacing interior doors in the Twin Cities correctly isn’t cheap, but if you do it smart, you will get a huge boost in comfort, style and resale value. Trim carpentry isn’t an expense – it’s an investment that always pays off when done with the help of a professional trim carpenter.