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DIY Front Door Replacement (How to Replace a Front Door Step-by-Step) 

Andrew Thron Improvements
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Learn how to Replace a Front Door with this DIY Step-by-Step Video!
Replacing the front door on your home is a relatively easy DIY project that can dramatically increase your home's curb appeal. Whether you are replacing your existing front door or installing a front door for the first time on a new construction home, this video will show you every step in the DIY front door replacement process.
For a written front door replacement guide, you can check out my blog linked here: atimprovements.com/front-door...
To replace a front door, you will need to follow these steps:
1. Measure Your Existing Front Door and Purchase a Replacement Door
2. Remove existing front door
3. Prepare The Front Door's Rough Opening for the Installation of a new Front Door
4. Install The Sill Plate at the Base of the Front Door's Rough Opening
5. Install Flashing Around the Front Door's Rough Opening
6. Dry Fit the New Front Door Within the Rough Opening
7. Apply Caulk Sealant to the Sill Plate, Brickmould, etc.
8. Lift the New Front Door in Place Within the Rough Opening
9. Shim the Front Door and Check for Plumb
10. Attach the new front door to the rough opening framing
11. Apply expanding spray foam insulation in the gap between the door and the rough framing
12. Caulk around the Brickmould to prevent water infiltration behind the front door
13. Replace the front door casing on the inside of the home
14. Install a new Door Handle on the front door
15. Paint the Front Door (if desired)
This video will explain each of these step in detail, step-by-step.
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@OscarGomez-fd9kv
@OscarGomez-fd9kv Год назад
I’m a certified installer for lowes and Home Depot. Let me tell you, you nailed this on the head! Super great work and very detailed. Thanks for showing everyone how things are done right!
@dylanhowes2885
@dylanhowes2885 11 месяцев назад
Why is a certified installer for Home Depot and Lowe’s watching a video on how to install a door 🤔 this just shut assures me not to hire any Home Depot employees. Haha.
@OscarGomez-fd9kv
@OscarGomez-fd9kv 11 месяцев назад
@@dylanhowes2885 first things first, this came up on my recommendation videos, so if I watch it that’s on me wanting to watch a video not on my level of knowledge for door installs. So that’s up to you man if you want to hire them. I could care less hahahahahaha
@danielparlier3536
@danielparlier3536 11 месяцев назад
​@dylanhowes2885 it's professional courtesy. He's not watching cause he doesn't know how to do his job he's watching to see if the other guy knows what they're doing. Which, obviously he does since the guy thanked him for his thoroughness. Doesn't make him unqualified in the slightest.
@bobsundance9297
@bobsundance9297 9 месяцев назад
Any chance you could post the paint brand and color? Really like it!
@joannhall3521
@joannhall3521 8 месяцев назад
​@@dylanhowes2885 what area do you service?
@jgstone83
@jgstone83 Год назад
Great video! After watching this I’ve learned that installing a front door is a pain in the ass and I’m going to pay somebody to do it for me.
@andrewspotts2691
@andrewspotts2691 Год назад
😂😂
@thatdude9096
@thatdude9096 Год назад
I'm in the same boat, but I've found out they charge pain in the ass prices as well😂
@chrisashby32
@chrisashby32 3 месяца назад
Honestly the door color isn't awful. More unique. I like it.
@LaWauneNetter
@LaWauneNetter 28 дней назад
Yeah, I like the color. I'm wondering, what do you regret about it?
@grizzlyinvesting
@grizzlyinvesting Год назад
the sill pan, the waterproof tape, the OSI caulk, the spray foam insulation. Everything was textbook brother very impressed! You killed it! Love the color of the door and hardware combo.
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements Год назад
Appreciate the support! Thanks for watching!
@jeremiahlove4200
@jeremiahlove4200 Год назад
That bit of information really helped me out since I’m in the middle of a remodel and wasn’t aware of the sill pan product. Nice to always learn from your videos 👏
@karenvonborstel627
@karenvonborstel627 7 месяцев назад
I love the color of your door. Doors should speak. Yours does.
@kristinanoall
@kristinanoall Год назад
I salute your skills, sir. This is a great video-showed me that this is something I don’t have the tools or skills to do myself! 😂
@theAKmooseburger
@theAKmooseburger Год назад
What a great video. I now feel confident I can replace my front door.
@susiegalen5120
@susiegalen5120 11 месяцев назад
I like your door color! You should have no regrets! Thanks for showing the sill pan and other waterproofing, most other videos skipped that!
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 10 месяцев назад
I appreciate it!
@TheAgentAssassin
@TheAgentAssassin Год назад
I can agree drilling through the door for the knob hardware was intimidating for me as well. I almost called someone but did it myself with success. I used the included template which made it super easy.
@franciscomorales8102
@franciscomorales8102 4 месяца назад
Thanks!! I'm about to tackle that project, soo.... had the door for a few months now... you gave me some good tips to follow, appreciate it!
@joshhobday3123
@joshhobday3123 Год назад
Thank you for this video! I sold my newer home and purchased a older home, not realizing it needed more work. Luckily for I know how to work with my hands. I’ve learned lots from RU-vid university lol this little 9 minute video didn’t not miss anything
@cj691
@cj691 4 дня назад
I know colors are preference based, but I liked the blue door and gasped a bit when you said you regretted it. 😂
@crawdaddy1795
@crawdaddy1795 Год назад
Great job, thank you for the knowledge !
@johnmix9387
@johnmix9387 Год назад
You are an EXCELLENT speaker & teacher
@seththomas2661
@seththomas2661 Год назад
Very detailed! Thank you man for the tips
@limpfinger12
@limpfinger12 2 года назад
The color looks great. The hardware is great too! Another awesome video!
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
Thanks for the support, Matt!
@nmwspam
@nmwspam Год назад
Yeah the color is entirely awesome. Really draws me in. Love it.
@BrianB-dz5db
@BrianB-dz5db 6 дней назад
Very well done, this will be very helpful when I tackle my two doors.
@KC-qr3wk
@KC-qr3wk Год назад
I love ❤ that color. Works very well with the hardware color
@HannahGarbacz
@HannahGarbacz 17 дней назад
Thanks for the detailed information! We were confident and got our new door up today - although we're going to have to do the trim tomorrow.
@JeanJessica
@JeanJessica 10 месяцев назад
This was the most detailed and easy to understand video I have watched on RU-vid. Thank you so much for your attention to detail and level of excellence.
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 10 месяцев назад
I appreciate it! I’m glad it was helpful👍
@nocalidude1
@nocalidude1 Месяц назад
You're great. I appreciate the time the detail, and please keep going
@patrickburke6393
@patrickburke6393 20 дней назад
Working in camo crocks is a huge flex.
@TuyenPham-jm5eq
@TuyenPham-jm5eq Год назад
Awsome! Thank you.
@trizzle1974
@trizzle1974 Год назад
Just bought first house, took possession yesterday! Gonna subscribe, and definitely be watching your videos for improvement ideas! Awesome stuff thanks man!
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements Год назад
Good luck with all of your DIY project and congrats on the house! Thanks for the support!
@BIGRICKLITTLERICK
@BIGRICKLITTLERICK 2 года назад
This is a great video! Thanks
@911crackdaddy
@911crackdaddy 7 месяцев назад
Not sure why you regret that color because it looks awesome with your base color!
@greggtownsley
@greggtownsley Год назад
Subscribed. Nice video. Very instructive. And you said "iterative." Wowsers.
@dronesphere1
@dronesphere1 Год назад
Great door color!
@IshikawaLuv
@IshikawaLuv 2 года назад
Love the color of the door cool!! 🤩👍
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
@user-jx4tp2fg7d
@user-jx4tp2fg7d 10 месяцев назад
Great info! thank you!
@GhostRiderSpiritOfVengeance
@GhostRiderSpiritOfVengeance 11 месяцев назад
Thank you so much for posting this. I found it very helpful to give me the confidence
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 10 месяцев назад
Glad it was helpful!
@melanielong6232
@melanielong6232 2 года назад
Super helpful!! Thanks!
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
Thanks for watching!
@m.c.4697
@m.c.4697 Год назад
Great video and beautiful color on the door. Thanks!
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements Год назад
Appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
@user-kp3bl8gq4g
@user-kp3bl8gq4g 11 месяцев назад
This is by far the best video on RU-vid on exterior door installation. It covered every step along the way. I will say in my house in particular, since it's a bit older, the frame was a VERY tight fit into the side of the house which presented some challenges. It's never as easy as you see online or TV, but that said, this video was the best guide I found.
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 10 месяцев назад
Glad it helped and thanks for watching!
@aztecducky
@aztecducky 3 месяца назад
I'm in the middle of replacing the rear exterior door on my home built in 1985. The gap between the door frame and rough framing is tiny, and my rear siding is basically a reverse of the brick mold shown on this door, where the door frame is hidden by the siding itself. Next step is to cut away all the nails holding the frame on, then I'll be ready to pull the door out. Hopefully the tight fit doesn't present too many challenges!
@45valk
@45valk Месяц назад
Outstanding
@jimakcelik6486
@jimakcelik6486 5 месяцев назад
Good work Thank you
@Brooklynapoli
@Brooklynapoli Год назад
Very nice 👍🏻
@nukustomz
@nukustomz 3 месяца назад
looks great
@juanangel9818
@juanangel9818 Месяц назад
Good work thank u I will try cause of this video
@whiskeyORdie
@whiskeyORdie Год назад
Props, from a dyi'er. I'm gonna do that myself soon. Looks great!!!
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements Год назад
Appreciate it and good luck!
@bigmex8794
@bigmex8794 Месяц назад
This is a great video. Made me subscribe
@stephenzies8867
@stephenzies8867 Год назад
Awesome
@KyleA401
@KyleA401 11 месяцев назад
Good job bud
@Mauriceh225
@Mauriceh225 2 месяца назад
Thanks 🙏🏾
@sumishower
@sumishower 2 года назад
Thank you for the video, I know how to renovate my old front door. Very useful.
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching 👍
@sumishower
@sumishower 2 года назад
@@AndrewThronImprovements Hi, I like your products well and want to know you more, can you follow back?
@joshuthe1511
@joshuthe1511 22 дня назад
Very impressed with this video. Thank you
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 21 день назад
Glad it was helpful!
@rolondoscott3997
@rolondoscott3997 Год назад
Good job ✊🏿 I would hire you any day
@jackjr1297
@jackjr1297 2 года назад
great video as always. you had me till you said iterative then I had to stop and look it up Haha
@marciananton9226
@marciananton9226 Год назад
I love the door color.
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements Год назад
Thanks!!
@thoughtfulcreationsbyhatti305
Nice
@jonyoung04
@jonyoung04 Год назад
Hi great video. I'm looking to install a front entry door and I'm noticing that some doors have a sill plate that's either flush with the interior flooring (wood, LVP, tile, etc.) or some that are below the flooring which is your case. When you ordered your door, what measurements did you use to measure your rough opening and determine the height of your threshold? Some manufacturers have taller or shorter thresholds so I'd like mine to be as flush with my interior flooring as possible to avoid a tripping hazard. After removing my threshold, the sill plate is flush with my LVP flooring so I'm not sure if I should remove the sill plate to take the rough opening measurement or measure from top of sill plate to bottom of my header. Also what did you use to transition from your threshold to floor for the finishing touch? Thanks!
@chrisbarry4467
@chrisbarry4467 9 месяцев назад
Nice and to the point
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 9 месяцев назад
Thanks for watching!
@brianshacklett9882
@brianshacklett9882 Месяц назад
FWIW, I really like the color.
@bongkotngensanga2277
@bongkotngensanga2277 2 года назад
Cool🤩
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
Thanks for watching!
@patricksmith3135
@patricksmith3135 2 года назад
Love that color.
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
Thanks Patrick!!
@patricksmith3135
@patricksmith3135 2 года назад
@@AndrewThronImprovements Andrew; I had to watch the vid again 'cause I forgot the color! Glad I did as I missed that awesome closet door - the slider or barn door. Beautiful. I really am looking forward to the videos you planned for this summer. Thanks for the reply. Patrick
@stefthomas5133
@stefthomas5133 10 месяцев назад
I like the colour of the door😊
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 10 месяцев назад
Thanks! It’s grown on me, too
@latinmaleaz
@latinmaleaz 3 месяца назад
great video...would this work for the laundry door needs to be replace...i have to remove all the frame made out of wood sides....top and sides, how do i nail the wood to the concrete? THX.....
@mikedaniels203
@mikedaniels203 Год назад
Did the trim for the interior portion come with the door or is that something that needs to be putchased separately?
@spectre3492
@spectre3492 22 часа назад
paint color looks great, dont know why you regretted it
@beniteze04
@beniteze04 Год назад
What is your door color and what brand?
@steviesindahouse4903
@steviesindahouse4903 11 месяцев назад
Hey Andrew! Thanks for this! Personally I really like the colour, and finish, of your new door! Very tasteful, and a nice contrast with its surrounds. Oh, one question I’m sure many others would love to know the answer to too; how long did all of this take, and over how long a period (i.e. x hours total over y days; clearly the weather will influence this)? Cheers, Steve!👌 .. 😀
@harrisond8132
@harrisond8132 10 месяцев назад
Do prehung exterior doors typically have exterior brick molding attached? If so, can it be removed easily? I have ranch molding and not sure the dimensions are the same.
@fang2307
@fang2307 17 дней назад
Hi, I replaced my front door watching this video and through some trial and error got the job done with my wife helping. Awesome tips and I used the low expansion foam instead of insulation. My issue I managed to work around was my door was almost exactly the height of the rough opening. I had to hammer it into place for it to work, but it did. Is there a way around this? The bottom of the rough opening is concrete and the top has metal bars which cannot be cut. I cannot get a shorter pre-hung door. It is 32" x 80".
@nocalidude1
@nocalidude1 Месяц назад
Do you have an installed video on that barn door we want to do that in the hallway and the condo for the bathroom saves a lot of space
@paulfranklin333
@paulfranklin333 Год назад
Great work! I need to replace an exterior backdoor, much the same as this video. How much should I look to pay? Thanks.
@stuart8432
@stuart8432 9 дней назад
The sure sill PVC plate - is this required on a concrete slab with CBS clock install?
@christophereddy4517
@christophereddy4517 8 месяцев назад
You made it look easy. How long did it take you to do? I've got one of these jobs coming up.
@billieblackroot1857
@billieblackroot1857 8 месяцев назад
Thanks for this video! Overall, how many days did this take and what was your final budget?
@benhighsmith81
@benhighsmith81 2 месяца назад
Great video, thank you! And I really like the color that you chose... what is it called and why do you regret it?
@danielrivas7439
@danielrivas7439 Год назад
How’d you know what size door? Did you measure just the door? The full set or?
@scott6004
@scott6004 8 месяцев назад
Do you remember what color and sheen you used? It looks great!
@jasoninreddeer8537
@jasoninreddeer8537 Год назад
What about replacing a door that doesn't have brickmould and has vinyl j-trim and siding against the jamb?
@ChanKim94
@ChanKim94 4 месяца назад
This might be a long shot since the video was made a year ago but I have a question for you. I am trying to replace my front door since it is about 70-80 years old and its very drafty. How do you go about measuring the prehung door frame/mold without taking my door and existing fram apart?
@jssjuly
@jssjuly Год назад
What’s the type of siding on the house? I need to replace some pieces but don’t know what it’s called😅
@dumpsterfire6351
@dumpsterfire6351 10 месяцев назад
👍🏿And that easy I’m in….
@bacon123abc
@bacon123abc 13 дней назад
Do you put the hinge screws through the shims or no?
@ebonymims385
@ebonymims385 Год назад
Wow
@alanbrown5886
@alanbrown5886 Год назад
Nice job, I would have insulated under the door though
@jaybat-cj9zz
@jaybat-cj9zz 7 месяцев назад
hey Andrew, thanks for the great video- love that blue!... can you please share the name/Brand of the color you used on this door? TIA
@tanyad7894
@tanyad7894 2 года назад
I love the door colour! Not sure why you highly regret it.
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
It’s growing on me! All I could think of was the Smurfs when I first painted it. Thanks for watching!
@tanyad7894
@tanyad7894 2 года назад
@@AndrewThronImprovements Ha ha. That's funny. It's not quite the same colour, but since it got stuck in your head, I get it! Lol
@Marashm
@Marashm Месяц назад
How do I measure to get the right size to fit inside the frame ?
@techhidotnet
@techhidotnet Месяц назад
What door model did you buy?
@flamingtorch807
@flamingtorch807 5 месяцев назад
How did you measure for new door
@robbro3589
@robbro3589 2 месяца назад
Only thing I would add is watch what spray foam you use. There are some that expand more than others.
@nikiemporellis8277
@nikiemporellis8277 3 месяца назад
I have had 2 handymen come and not be able to really finish the trim around the door. I have exposed wood on either side so it seems like we’re in the “reveal stage” and there were gaps around the door frame. Do you have any suggestions for I guess working backwards since the door is already installed?
@nikiemporellis8277
@nikiemporellis8277 3 месяца назад
To be clear, the door is hung and the exposed wood to button up any of the gaps so that pests/water can’t enter.
@TripPiper
@TripPiper 2 месяца назад
How much did the door’s threshold hang over the sill pan?
@dustinspangler956
@dustinspangler956 Год назад
What door did u use
@ridefitnation
@ridefitnation 10 месяцев назад
Awesome Video and the door looks great
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 10 месяцев назад
Thank you so much!
@Ryan-ui1zu
@Ryan-ui1zu Год назад
i thought almost all exterior door assembly came with sill pan attached to kick plate already. Is this not true?
@nram1
@nram1 Год назад
Still trying to find a video showing concrete walls. All have been wood.
@lakewalker
@lakewalker Год назад
I've got an old house with an odd size jamb width. Since I'll have some wiggle room with a 4 1/2" jamb, should I position the new door flush with the exterior or interior?
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements Год назад
Hmmm - I would say put it flush with the exterior since you will want to Seal the gaps from water. Might want to consult with a pro if it's really strange. Thanks for watching! Appreciate the support!
@danielthiede7068
@danielthiede7068 Год назад
@@AndrewThronImprovements I wonder if I should put on jamb extensions to get me close to flush. I'm a bit confused on what to do with the storm door when it comes to the brick molding that the new door comes with. Do most folks take that off or alter it to get the storm door situated?
@evictioncarpentry2628
@evictioncarpentry2628 2 месяца назад
​​@@AndrewThronImprovements Wrong. Flush it with interior. You need to add jamb extensions to the exterior side. Flushing with exterior and then adding extenstion on the inside will cause the door to bind/not fully open.
@wittttttt
@wittttttt 5 месяцев назад
3:48 Is this correct? I thought you should never tape the top. Only the sides and the bottom. Please correct me if I'm wrong...
@ivarsmatisons
@ivarsmatisons 5 месяцев назад
Paldies par informaciju 1:17
@fainnball8694
@fainnball8694 6 месяцев назад
Do you need a sill plate if the floor underneath is concrete?
@oscarmartins5054
@oscarmartins5054 6 месяцев назад
You do not need a sill plate on concrete. The door can be placed directly on top of the concrete. Apply door sealant/adhesive on clean concrete and place door into opening. Caulk underneath door sill plate where it meets concrete.
@mikeykane5938
@mikeykane5938 Месяц назад
What do you do if the wood underneath is starting to become rotten 😬
@vincentmarro1396
@vincentmarro1396 5 месяцев назад
The sheet rock sticks out farther than the door on the inside how did you fix that
@joeyrue29
@joeyrue29 6 месяцев назад
What color was the door?
@meganpellegrino5493
@meganpellegrino5493 8 месяцев назад
What is exactly do I need to buy and how much is it roughly
@Davenport4230
@Davenport4230 Год назад
How long does this take? How many hours
@rishidhar6499
@rishidhar6499 Год назад
What color# is it exactly?
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