What Youll Need to Hang an Interior Door:

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Installing an interior door is one of the most straightforward projects a DIYer can take on. Although deciding which door to purchase is often complicated, the actual installation isn’t usually too complicated. You’ll need some basic tools and a few materials to tackle the job yourself, but here’s what you’ll need when you hang a new interior door:

• A Tape Measure: This tool will be used to determine the size of your new door as well as measure any existing holes in the frame or wall that may need to be filled or patched up with spackling paste.

• Interior Door & Frame Set: Though it is possible to buy each piece separately, purchasing an interior door set will make sure all pieces fit together correctly and properly match. Make sure this includes hinges, hole plugs, latch plate and strike plate if required.

• Power Drill: This invaluable tool makes sure your frames fit correctly into their openings without you having to hammer it in place which can result in bent nails and keep it from fitting correctly. With adjustable settings for different types of material, this is a must-have for any home improvement project involving screws or drilling holes.

• Screwdriver: Used to attach hinges and other hardware around your new interior doorway, these are essential (and easy) tools every homeowner should have on-hand at all times! Plus they come in various sizes so finding just the right sized screw isn’t difficult.

• Hammer & Nail Awl: Your hammer should be adequate enough for this job but don’t forget about stocking up on nails too. An awl comes in handy when beginning to poke through thin material such as drywall or exterior siding – making it easier to drive nails into with your hammer without causing damage due to misplaced strikes.

• Caulk Gun & Caulk/Adhesive Filler: Often times weatherproof filler around doors isn’t