How Do You Install An Interior Slab Door?
If you need a new interior door but don’t want to remove the existing door frame and trimwork, your only choice is to install what’s called a slab door. A slab door is just that: a door panel without an attached frame or hinges installed as found on a prehung door. It’s typically made of wood, steel or a composite material, and may be solid or have a hollow core. Before You Install an Interior Slab Door Installing an interior slab door is a job best left to a professional, because extreme care must be taken in order to ensure a proper, level fit. If you’re handy with tools and have made similar home improvements, however, you can install an interior slab door by yourself. To do so, you’ll need these supplies: • A slab door the same size as your current door • Doorknob hardware (lockset) • Hinges • Drill • Lockset hole saw kit with pilot bit • 3/8-inch drill bit • 7/8-inch spade bit • Screwdriver • Utility knife • Chisel • Tape measure • Pencil to mark measurements The first thing you’l
