Replacing Interior Door Frame Trim

First remove the existing door trim and frame.

Replacing interior door frame trim.

If the knob is to the right select a right handed door. The process is the same for both interior and exterior doors so no matter where your door is located you can install a sturdy replacement in a few hours using basic tools. Then use a pry bar to remove each side of the trim. If needed mark and carefully trim the bottom of the new door to fit the existing doorframe.

If your door has seen better days or it has been abused and particularly if someone has kicked it or forced it open it may have a broken. Mark and trim the new door. If the doorknob is on the left you need a left handed door. Find window door trim at lowe s today.

For a consistent look match the interior trim around your door to the style of the room. The steps below. Open the door and stand with your back to the hinges. How to replace an interior door including the frame.

How to shop for interior trim. Stock interior trim is available in a wide range of styles from most lumberyards and home centers. Measure the existing door and doorframe. Before you cut start installing by marking out the reveal the gap between the trim and the edge of the door jamb or door frame which is typically 1 8 inch.

Then install a pre hung door and replace the trim. The strike side the side with the lockset of these doors has a beveled edge so the door can swing freely. We used a table saw but a circular saw will also do the job. How to remove door casings trim from your interior doors with a hammer and chisel.

Take precise measurements of the existing door and doorframe. Start by cutting the caulk from your door trim with a utility knife. We chose a relatively wide 3 1 4 in beaded wood casing trim to go around our doors and windows. Then remove the hinge pins and lift the existing door out of the doorframe.