DIY door installation is simple – with a little help from Mitre 10.
The design and style of doors has a tendency to go unnoticed until we’re doing a bit of interior redecorating. So when your attention turns to your doors it’s nice to know that, inside or out, door installation is not difficult and well within the scope of the average handyperson.

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Everything you need

Product Checklist

		Door
	Butt hinges	2 x 75mm brass or steel for light internal doors
		3 x 100mm brass or steel for solid internal doors
		3 x 100mm fixed pin brass for heavy external doors
		Wood screws 8 gauge 10 x 25mm long
		Door handle/lockset (if required)
		Stain/paint

Tools for the Job

	Measuring tape
	Pencil
	Power drill & bits
	Power saw or hand saw
	Power plane or hand plane
	Claw hammer
	Carpenter’s square
	Wood chisel - 30mm bevel-edge
	Wooden mallet
	Clamps
	Centre punch
	Screwdriver
	Wedges (made from scrap timber)
	Hole saw

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