During a home renovation, choosing new doors is essential to give a home a new, fresh look. Different styles of prehung doors can replace those boring ,old ,flat doors with unique Shaker, Mission, French or panel doors which will add to the appeal and décor of any home.
When choosing new doors there are two options to consider in any style of door. The first is a slab door and the second is a prehung door. A slab door is just the door alone, which means the frame or the door jamb currently in the door opening will continue to be used. The second option includes prehung doors where the frame comes with the door and is inserted into the current rough door opening.
The second option allows you to have the frame and the door stained to match, without the problem of having to try to do it on your own. In addition, by choosing prehung doors, you can get rid of old door frames which are damaged and may not have the necessary hardware in the right places in relation to the new door.
Time Saving
Choosing prehung doors can take the complicated job of making sure a slab door is correctly fitted into the door jamb very simple and easy. You simply slide the frame into the existing opening and ensure the sides and top are level and straight.
The next step is then to re-attach the door to the hinges and it is ready to use. There will be no additional adjustments necessary to make sure it opens and closes smoothly and without any problems.
Preliminary Measurements
The most important consideration when buying prehung doors is to ensure you measure correctly. To measure for these doors it is important to measure the rough opening. This is the space between the two sides of the existing door opening with the current door jamb, which may also be known as the frame, removed.
This is important to consider as you cannot simply measure the door and assume your current door jamb or frame will be the same as the new prehung doors. In most cases it will be, but if it is not, you will need to modify the existing opening which adds to the cost and installation time. It will also usually require a carpenter unless you have experience in this type of renovation.
When it comes to prehung doors Nick’s Building Supply, Inc. offers an extensive selection for both interior and exterior doors.
