I loved the warmer weather and the big orange circle in the sky last weekend! I think it is called the sun, but I was beginning to wonder where is had been and if it was lost! I sure am glad it has returned to Middle Tennessee and I pray it stays around for awhile so I can thaw out! Our new year is up and going, how about yours? Cooke Realty Partners is very excite to let you know we have two new ways of staying in touch with our clients and friends! Technology is “our friend” is what I continue to hear! However, I am not very educated on all the new ins and out of social media, but thanks to those who are, we are up and running on Facebook and Twitter! I encourage you to find us and befriend us on Facebook (Cooke Realty Partners) and follow us on Twitter (www.twitter.com/cookerealtyprtn). It is our goal to provide Real Estate information, tips and stats to you so when the time does present itself, you can make a well informed decision when it comes to your Real Estate needs. We look forward to serving you and your referrals this year!
After removing the old five-sided door, measure the doorway opening. When you have their measurements, lay the door on sawhorses.
Mark the pre-hung door for the opening adding an inch or two for carpet to run underneath the door. Put painter’s tape along the length of their mark (Image 1) and on the plate of the saw (Image 2). Then cut the door along the mark (Image 3). Applying painter’s tape over the mark keeps the door from being marred by the saw and to keep the door from splitting while cutting.
Next, measure and cut the door frame. These measurements do not have to account for the carpeting.
Hold the door while someone screws the hinges and the door together. Then walk the door over to the doorway.
When the door is level, shoot framing nails through the frame to the wall, making sure to preserve the spaces between the door and the wall.
Finally, apply low expansion foam to the spaces between the door and the wall, filling the spaces around the nails first. The foam expands, hardens and keeps the door in place and can be used instead of shims. Cut any excess foam flush to the wall after the foam dries with a straight edge.
Cover the gaps with trim.
