{"id":606,"date":"2018-11-14T10:25:03","date_gmt":"2018-11-14T10:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/?p=606"},"modified":"2022-03-07T16:29:15","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T16:29:15","slug":"can-i-hang-a-new-door-in-an-existing-frame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/can-i-hang-a-new-door-in-an-existing-frame\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Hang a New Door in an Existing Frame?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"last-updated entry-meta\">Last updated on March 7th, 2022 at 04:29 pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The short answer to this question is yes you can put a new door in an existing frame! But you\u2019ll be pleased to know we\u2019re going to give you a little more than that. In fact, today we\u2019re going to take you through the whole process of how to hang doors on existing frames.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Putting a door in an existing frame is actually a great idea: it can save you a lot of time, money and effort as your door hardware (hinges, handles, locksets etc.) can be reused, your jambs and lintel are already assembled and in place, and your old door can even act as a template for your new one, saving you lots of measuring and adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we start, we just need to check that this is the right article for you. If you have purchased a prehung door, you will be installing the frame as well as the door, and unfortunately we will not be covering that installation here. In this article we\u2019re focusing on the installation of a single door (sometimes called a leaf) by showing you how to hang an interior door that is not prehung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block-icon-label--use-flex-basis stk-block stk-76a84e9\" data-block-id=\"76a84e9\"><style>.stk-76a84e9{margin-bottom:0px !important}.stk-76a84e9 .stk-block-icon{flex-basis:40px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon has-text-align-left stk-block stk-367ead8\" data-block-id=\"367ead8\"><style>.stk-367ead8{padding-top:20px !important}.stk-367ead8 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:26px !important;width:26px !important}.stk-367ead8 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-367ead8 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:#ff004e !important}.stk-367ead8 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg{border-radius:0% !important;padding:0px !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-367ead8\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-367-ead-8-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-367-ead-8-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"screwdriver\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-screwdriver fa-w-16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M448 0L320 96v62.06l-83.03 83.03c6.79 4.25 13.27 9.06 19.07 14.87 5.8 5.8 10.62 12.28 14.87 19.07L353.94 192H416l96-128-64-64zM128 278.59L10.92 395.67c-14.55 14.55-14.55 38.15 0 52.71l52.7 52.7c14.56 14.56 38.15 14.56 52.71 0L233.41 384c29.11-29.11 29.11-76.3 0-105.41s-76.3-29.11-105.41 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block stk-8f29421\" data-block-id=\"8f29421\"><style>.stk-8f29421 .stk-block-heading__text{margin:0 !important;line-height:26px !important}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How do I Hang a New Door?<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s great to know you can replace an interior door without replacing the frame, but how exactly is it done? We\u2019ll go through the process step by step in a moment, but essentially it will involve removing your old door, preparing the new one and then installing it in the existing space. It will take a little time and a little skill, but it is a very achievable home project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people prefer to go down the prehung route when fitting a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/internal-doors\">internal door<\/a>. This means you get a new frame as well, which can be helpful if your old frame is warped or damaged. It gives you a chance to realign your frame, and to install one that matches the design of your new door a little better. However, fitting a new door into an existing frame is cheaper, quicker and by selecting the right hardware, can arguably look just as good!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-199fd9b\" data-block-id=\"199fd9b\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-199fd9b-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-bff9f81\" data-block-id=\"bff9f81\"><style>.stk-bff9f81-container{background-color:#f5f5f5 !important}.stk-bff9f81-container:before{background-color:#f5f5f5 !important}.stk-bff9f81-container{border-radius:7px 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class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exact requirements for the job may vary slightly depending on the type of lockset and hardware you use, but this list should cover you for most steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-93132e7\" data-block-id=\"93132e7\"><style>.stk-93132e7 ul li,.stk-93132e7 ol li{line-height:1.5em !important}.stk-93132e7{margin-top:-10px !important;display:flex !important}.stk-93132e7{align-items:flex-start !important}.stk-93132e7{top:0px !important}.stk-93132e7 ol{list-style-type:decimal !important}.stk-93132e7{column-gap:0px !important}.stk-93132e7 ul li{list-style-image:url('data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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') !important}.stk-93132e7 li::marker{color:#0693e3 !important;font-size:2em !important}<\/style><ul><li>Hammer<\/li><li>Pencil<\/li><li>Screwdriver or screw gun<\/li><li>Circular saw<\/li><li>Plane<\/li><li>Wood chisel<\/li><li>Drill and drill bits appropriate for your lockset installation<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/27369723204_c692eb1cae_z-1.jpg\" alt=\"door in frame\" class=\"wp-image-608\" width=\"270\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/27369723204_c692eb1cae_z-1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/27369723204_c692eb1cae_z-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/johnbeagle\/\">John Beagle<\/a> on Flickr<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block-icon-label--use-flex-basis stk-block stk-a20f80d\" data-block-id=\"a20f80d\"><style>.stk-a20f80d{margin-bottom:0px !important}.stk-a20f80d .stk-block-icon{flex-basis:40px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon has-text-align-left stk-block stk-5aaa5b9\" data-block-id=\"5aaa5b9\"><style>.stk-5aaa5b9{padding-top:20px !important}.stk-5aaa5b9 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:26px !important;width:26px !important}.stk-5aaa5b9 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-5aaa5b9 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child 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200zm61.8-104.4l-84.9-61.7c-3.1-2.3-4.9-5.9-4.9-9.7V116c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h32c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v141.7l66.8 48.6c5.4 3.9 6.5 11.4 2.6 16.8L334.6 349c-3.9 5.3-11.4 6.5-16.8 2.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block stk-de7715d\" data-block-id=\"de7715d\"><style>.stk-de7715d .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:1.5em !important;margin:0 !important;line-height:26px !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-de7715d .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:1.5em !important}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How Long Will I Need?<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider is-style-bar stk-block-divider has-text-align-left stk-block stk-fd4d0b6\" data-block-id=\"fd4d0b6\"><style>.stk-fd4d0b6{margin-bottom:0px !important}.stk-fd4d0b6{top:0px !important}.stk-fd4d0b6 hr.stk-block-divider__hr{background:#abb8c3 !important;border-radius:calc(2px \/ 2) !important;height:2px !important;width:10% !important}<\/style><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whilst you may be able to get this kind of job done in an hour and a half, there\u2019s nothing that invites mistakes more readily than a rush! So we\u2019d recommend giving yourself 2.5 \u2013 3 hours for this job, which should enable you to take your time, enjoy the process and fit in a tea break or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/fitting-a-door.jpg\" alt=\"A man fitting a door into an existing frame\" class=\"wp-image-1529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/fitting-a-door.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/fitting-a-door-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block-icon-label--use-flex-basis stk-block stk-b746b67\" data-block-id=\"b746b67\"><style>.stk-b746b67{margin-bottom:0px !important}.stk-b746b67 .stk-block-icon{flex-basis:40px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon has-text-align-left stk-block stk-1189b06\" data-block-id=\"1189b06\"><style>.stk-1189b06{padding-top:20px !important}.stk-1189b06 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:26px !important;width:26px !important}.stk-1189b06 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-1189b06 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:#ff004e !important}.stk-1189b06 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg{border-radius:0% !important;padding:0px !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-1189b06\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-1189-b-06-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-1189-b-06-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"door-open\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-door-open fa-w-20\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M624 448h-80V113.45C544 86.19 522.47 64 496 64H384v64h96v384h144c8.84 0 16-7.16 16-16v-32c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16zM312.24 1.01l-192 49.74C105.99 54.44 96 67.7 96 82.92V448H16c-8.84 0-16 7.16-16 16v32c0 8.84 7.16 16 16 16h336V33.18c0-21.58-19.56-37.41-39.76-32.17zM264 288c-13.25 0-24-14.33-24-32s10.75-32 24-32 24 14.33 24 32-10.75 32-24 32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block stk-3735111\" data-block-id=\"3735111\"><style>.stk-3735111 .stk-block-heading__text{margin:0 !important;line-height:26px !important}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How do I Hang a Door on an Existing Frame?<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/hinge-pin.jpg\" alt=\"Removing a pin from a door hinge\" class=\"wp-image-1533\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/hinge-pin.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/hinge-pin-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/hinge-pin-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3f6aa0;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Step 1: <\/span><\/strong>The first thing you\u2019ll need to do when hanging your door is to take out the old one. Thankfully, this is usually a very simple process and involves knocking out the hinge pin from your hinges and then lifting the old door out of the frame. You may need the help of a second person for this, and if the hinge pin is tight, gently knock it out using a hammer and a nail with a flattened tip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3f6aa0;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Step 2:<\/span><\/strong> Lay your old door on the ground next to your new door, hinged edge to hinged edge, so that the hinges of your old door are pushed up against the hinge-edge of your new door. Just make sure that you have both doors the same way up: that the top of the old door is next to the top of the new door rather than the other way around. Otherwise you may end up hanging your door upside down!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3f6aa0;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Step 3: <\/span><\/strong>Mark the position of the hinges on the new door and mark any required top or bottom adjustments with the doors still lying next to each other. If you prefer, you can lay one door on top of the other to check the dimensions match but do ensure both doors are oriented identically, both top to bottom and front to back, before you mark your adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #3f6aa0;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> <\/span>Use a circular saw to trim your new door to size, and make any fine adjustments with a plane. Then position your new door in the frame to make sure you\u2019re happy with the fit before making any final alterations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/cutting-a-door-to-size.jpg\" alt=\"A man using a circular saw to cut a door to size\" class=\"wp-image-1536\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/cutting-a-door-to-size.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/cutting-a-door-to-size-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/cutting-a-door-to-size-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3f6aa0;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Step 5:<\/span><\/strong> Now it\u2019s time to fit the hinges. If you are reusing the hinges from the old door, remove them and hold them in place against the markings you made in step 2. Check your hinges and door are oriented correctly <em>(yes I know we keep mentioning this, but it\u2019s important!)<\/em>, draw around the hinges to create a template and then use a hammer and chisel to remove enough wood inside the marked area to seat your hinge. If you\u2019re using a new set of hinges, the process is the same, but you\u2019ll also need to check their fit against the existing hinge recesses in your door jamb and make any required adjustments there too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/fitting-hinges.jpg\" alt=\"Fitting new hinges to a door\" class=\"wp-image-1532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/fitting-hinges.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/fitting-hinges-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3f6aa0;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Step 6:<\/span><\/strong> Okay, lets attach the hinges. With the hinge pins removed, screw one leaf of each hinge into the door frame, and the other into the freshly cut recesses in your door. Next, position the door onto its hinges (you may need some help again for this), and then reinsert the hinge pins to secure the hinges. Your door is up! Now close it and check that you\u2019re happy with the fit, using the plane to remove any more wood, as required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3f6aa0;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Step 7:<\/span><\/strong> The final stages involve installing the knob or handle and lockset. To do this, first line up your new door with the existing latch plate on the door jamb and mark the position of your new knob or handle on the door. You\u2019ll need to refer to the instructions that came with your new hardware as procedures do vary, but it\u2019ll likely involve drilling a 2 inch hole through the front of the door, and another through the edge before you fit the parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3f6aa0;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Step 8:<\/span><\/strong> With your new handle fitted, you\u2019ll just need to chip out a recess to fit the latch plate on your new door and you\u2019re done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider is-style-bar stk-block-divider stk-block stk-3dfac97\" data-block-id=\"3dfac97\"><style>.stk-3dfac97 hr.stk-block-divider__hr{border-radius:calc(1px \/ 2) !important;height:1px !important;width:100% !important}<\/style><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hanging a new door in an existing door frame takes time and patience, but is a DIY project that can yield very pleasing results. 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You can check our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/internal-doors\/internal-door-size-guide\">internal door size guide<\/a> for more information. You may need to make some small adjustments to get a perfect fit, our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/internal-doors\/how-to-trim-internal-doors\">how to trim an internal door<\/a> can help you get this right.<\/li><li>Check that your existing door frame is in good condition before hanging your new door.<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t forget to choose suitable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/door-frames\/internal-door-handles\">door handles<\/a> to install, or select a handle pack including hinges to match.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last updated on March 7th, 2022 at 04:29 pm The short answer to this question is yes you can put a new door in an existing frame! But you\u2019ll be pleased to know we\u2019re going to give you a little more than that. 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