Next, they remove the old doorjamb and test-fit the new door in the opening, checking for level and plumb. Pat and Jodi begin installing the door with casing nails. They test the doors to make sure everything is level. The hinges are permanently attached, and the brick molding is anchored to the framing. Installing the threshold is the next step.
Caulk seals the gaps around the exterior, between the door, and the side of the house.
The interior casing goes on next, which can be either new or recycled from the old door . Attaching the door hardware is the final step for this project. The last act shows how to install a screen door. The homeowner has a back door with a very old screen door. The screen door also opens from the opposite side of the back door.