Home improvement projects can run the gamut from small upgrade projects to full-blown renovations-for nothing packs as much punch as replacing your old, worn-out doors. Although door replacement may be a small endeavor, it is truly an effective means to upgrade your home’s curb appeal, energy efficiency, or simply freshen up your interior design.
At Reddy Pros, we focus on assisting homeowners with the door replacement process by providing competent consultations and superior installations. If you ever wonder how to go about replacing a door-for instance, if your new door should almost fit into the existing door frame-then this guide will provide you with a step-to-step entire process to ensure a smooth and successful door replacement experience for you.
Step 1: Check Out Your Door Replacement Needs
At some point in the door replacement project, there will be an evaluation of individual needs and purposes. Are you looking for a door that will provide better insulation or energy efficiency? Or are you just trying to play with a new look for your home? These goals that you set will not only help you choose the best type of door but also ensure that the new one will practically fulfill your needs.
From an entry door to interior doors and patio doors, all play a different purpose in your home. If the upgrade is for energy efficiency, you could choose a door that has a great insulation value or one that meets eco-friendly standards. If the upgrade is for aesthetic purposes, selecting a door that compliments the existing architecture of the house will garner a good amount of style.
Step 2- Choose the Best Door for Your Home
Once you have identified what you want, it is time to choose the best door. Reddy Pros provides a multitude of door options: entry doors, interior doors, and patio doors, with distinct materials, styles, and finishes that characterize any given home.
Consider materials such as wood, fiberglass, steel, or even custom designs; however, what kind of finish do you really want, from natural wood stains to painted finishes? Another consideration that works with interior and exterior styles should be functionality and durability. Reddy Pros may help you in these choices, so your door fits with the decor while working with your needs.
Step 3: Make Sure You Get Accurate Measurements of the Door Frame
When you have found the door that works for you, it is time to take correct measurements. The accurate measurement is important in assuring that the new door is going to fit really well in the frame. This is fairly simple if the new door is the same size as the old one. Still, if it is a different size, adjustments will have to be made to the door frame.
Exact measurements mean that you will not face installation delays or extra costs later on. Reddy Pros technicians will, therefore, take the measurements accurately to ensure that your door fits well, whether it is the same size or requires adjustments to the frame.
Step 4: Adjusting the Frame for a New Size
Sometimes, the new door can be larger or smaller than the previous one, thus necessitating the adjustments of the measurements for the door frame. While this can sound daunting, rest assured that our team of experts at Reddy Pros will offer precision and care in putting everything well. Here is the general overview of the process with respect to larger doors and smaller ones:
For Larger Doors:
Begin by taking off the door, the hardware, and the trim at all, the careful disassembly of the frame is necessary and take special care about load-bearing parts.
Increase the frame’s width and height for the new larger door. Fasten the frame tightly, plumb and level. Hang the new door snugly in the modified frame.
Install new trim and hardware to complete the installation and accentuate its beauty.
For Smaller Doors:
Begin by removing the old door, hardware, and trim. Disassemble the frame as necessary, trimming the frame in dimension to the small door.
Fasten the frame tightly, making sure it will be level and plumb. Hang the new door, providing a perfect fit to the adjusted frame. Complete the installation with new trim and hardware to give the door an elegant look.
Either way, whether it is a larger or smaller door, Reddy Pros know how to do the adjustment and make it fit just fine.
After the new door has been installed, it is time to put on the finishing touches that personalize it for you. The right kind of door hardware will compliment the door and add to its function. Whether these are old-fashioned knobs or handles, modern lever-type handles, or high-security locks, Reddy Pros will help you choose the right door hardware and install it for your house.
You will also find that other enhancements, such as decorative trim or custom glass inserts, can very well dress up your new door. The finishing touches are that last little something that will make the door feel like a real complement to the design of your house.
Why Reddy Pros Is the Best Choice for Your Door Replacement Project
At Reddy Pros, we know just how vital a perfect replacement door is. From the selection of a perfect door to frame alteration and the installation of complementary hardware, we will walk you through every step. Our professional experts make sure that job is done correctly so that your door serves the added benefit of an enhancement to the aesthetics and functional attributes of your house.
Whether you are replacing an old door with another of the same size or require some alterations to the frame to accommodate a new door, we guarantee a stress-free installation. So why wait? Change up your home with a new gorgeous door from Reddy Pros.
Contact Reddy Pros Today
If your home is ready for a new door, contact Reddy Pros. Call us to set up a consultation soon. We will help you pick out the best door for your home and take care of the installation. Let us help you with any door replacement project in your home.
