We Know: How to Replace both Interior and Exterior DoorsAbout Replacing DoorsThough you can hire a professional to replace an exterior or interior door, you can also do it yourself and save money. Also, some installers have a waiting list so if you do it yourself, you can get it done right away. Interior Doors as Compared to Exterior DoorsFor the purposes of replacing an existing door, whether the door is designed for exterior or interior use generally doesn't matter. Handling an exterior door may be more challenging as most of them are heavier than interior doors for security purposes, and many interior doors are hollow core. Also, an exterior door may be built of a material other than wood, such as steel. This means that the fit must be exactly right because you won't be able to modify the door as easily as you can with a wood door. Your other option is to modify the doorframe as they are usually built of wood. Should I get an unassembled or a pre-hung door?Pre-hung doors have the hinges already attached and hung from a doorframe which is composed of both top and side doorjambs. Pre-hung doors are much easier and faster to install than unassembled doors. An unassembled door requires that you install the hinges and possibly the handle and security lock too. Steps to Replace an Interior or Exterior DoorWhen replacing a door, follow these steps:
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