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Installing a new Corinthian door is one of the best
improvements you can give your home and one of the most rewarding too.
Corinthian, Australia's largest timber door manufacturer backs every
one of its doors with a 5 year Guarantee.
With this easy to understand guide, the job will be completed in
no time at all. Take a few minutes to read through these steps thoroughly, as
there is a lot of helpful information that will make your installation go smoothly.
All you have to do is follow these seven easy steps and let them guide you from
start to finish.
Step 1
Measure your present door including thickness.
Then measure the door frame opening to make sure it is square.
Approximately 3mm clearance is recommended at the top and
side of the door and 5mm clearance above the floor covering.
Check the hinges; you will need 3 x 100mm butt hinges for all
entrance and solid construction doors.
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Step 2
Prior to commencing any work check that your new door is the correct size.
If you intend to reuse the door furniture (handle, etc) from the existing door,
remove it carefully as you will have to use the old door as a template
for installing the furniture.
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Step 3
Remove the existing door by opening to access the hinges and
place wedges underneath for support. Leaving one screw in the
top hinge until last, remove all screws. Support the door when
removing the final screw.
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Step 4
If your existing door fits the opening, use it as a template for
the trimming requirements of your new door. If not, compensate for
any variation and transfer to the top of your new door and plane
accordingly. Measure the length allowing necessary clearance and
plane the bottom of the door. Stand the door in the opening. If
it's too wide, butt the hinge side firmly into position, mark the
overhang on the opening side and plane to fit.
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Step 5
Mark the position of the hinges by transferring measurements
from the jamb and check out with a chisel.
If a new jamb is being used, mark and check out the hinge recess
approximately 200mm from the top & bottom with a third recess in the centre.
Drill screw holes and fasten hinges to the door.
Stand the door in position supported by wedges and fix.
Check that the door swings freely and clearance is satisfactory.
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Step 6
Remove the door and apply your paint or stain to the top and
bottom edges and hinge check outs. You may wish at this point to
complete the painting or staining of the entire door, re-hanging
your old door until you are ready.
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Step 7
Re-hang you new door. Fit door furniture as per manufacturers
instructions. Complete your painting or staining if you have not
already done so.
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