How Difficult Is It to Install an Interior Door? Spoiler Alert: It’s Not as Easy as You Think.
Thinking about swapping out that tired old interior door? Well, let’s just say it’s not a job for the faint of heart – or the DIY-er armed with a coupon from the box store. Sure, those cheap, pre-hung doors are tempting – grab one on sale, and you’re good to go, right? Wrong. Because the problem isn’t just the cheap box store door itself, it’s what happens when you try to install it.
Like many DIY projects, it seems straightforward until you realize that YouTube didn’t explain or even solve the issues that you are finding – you’re battling uneven gaps, misaligned hinges, or a door that sticks every time you try to open it. Here’s the truth: Professional trim carpenters like us in Minneapolis make the process look easy because we have years of experience under our belts. Once we order your new interior door from a reputable high-quality supplier, we know how to properly measure, square, and hang a door so it fits perfectly – no gaps, no rubbing, no scraping.
We’ve seen it all – subfloor inconsistencies, warped frames, and tricky spaces – and we know how to effectively troubleshoot on the fly without throwing tools in frustration like a 5-yr old on a sugar fueled tantrum.
Meanwhile, an inexperienced homeowner trying to DIY this job often ends up with ill-fitting doors that swing open or shut on their own, or worse, won’t even latch properly. That cheap door from the big box store isn’t built for precision, it’s built for a quick sale. When you attempt to install a cheap interior door by yourself, you are already fighting an uphill battle with a door that was already warped and misaligned when they sold it to you. So, if you want a clean, professional look that lasts, leave it to the pros. We make it look easy – because it is… when you know what you’re doing. And trust us, your doors, your sanity (and probably your marriage) will thank you.
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