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How To Install An Interior Door

January 5, 2019 By Dana Vento 19 Comments

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You know I just can’t go too long without a new DIY project, and it was time for the old pantry door to go! The door just does not work with our current kitchen decor.  Poor Michael, it meant time for a new install but also an excuse to crack out his favorite tool bag filled!   

Today’s install was painless. We actually got done much quicker than I thought, thanks to my husband’s DIY skill. I cannot believe how much he knows and I learn more with every project we tackle.

Lavishly live DIY out loud and join us in this DIY of how to install an interior door for a pantry.

How To Install An Interior Door

We had a plain old white door and it was just there, and with all of the upgrades we have been doing in the house, and all the upcoming changes in the kitchen(details to come) it was time to get the old pantry door out and replace it.

Our choice was a solid wood door that has frosted glass in the middle section of the door. We went online, ordered our door and now the door I have wanted since we built the house. 

You see the door I chose was not a ‘builder option’.  The door I ordered is a Michael and Dana option and thus it has become a DIY.

OUT WITH THE OLD 

Here is my old pantry door, it is just silently there. I am not a fan of it, but it has served its purpose over the last 8 years, but Out with the Old and In with the new is how we DIY people like to think of things!pantry door, wood door, door to door door company, online, buy doors online, diy, diy dana, diy blogger dana, diy blogger michael, diy bloggers michael and dana, kitchenproject, diy pantry door, door change, wood door change, door installation, interior door installation, diy door installation, diy interior door installation, ryobi, diy projects, kitchen, dana vento, How To Install An Interior Door

Shop Online?

Did you ever notice there are a lot of choices for doors in the stores, but no that many online? How do you buy a door online? That is the easy part when you find a reputable company that offers quality products.

I guess I could have just chosen a new solid wood door, but that did not hit the ‘want’ list because forever I have seen doors that say ‘Pantry’ and I wanted one. I love online shopping because it ships right to the door, no hauling required.

Here is the door that I chose.

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Let’s take one more look at before & after

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Now before I go any further, take a look at the DIY Process, it is really easy and if you have basic tools, you can do the same! Here’s How To Install An Interior Door.

Tips and Tricks For Door Installation

  1. Make sure to measure your existing door
  2. Take note of all the hardware, because right now the site just is shipping the doors. We went to a major home improvement retailer and purchased door knobs and hinges.
  3. Decide if you are also changing up the doorknob and to what color(take a cue from all the other knobs in the room and area, you want things to ‘blend’
  4. You will need about 1 to 2 hours to get the project done from start to finish, it is really not hard at all.
  5. Remember the door will need stained or painted to match your area.
  6. Don’t cut ANYTHING until you have checked, rechecked and measured over and over, you don’t get more than one try:

Your End Result In hanging a new interior door looks like this!

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It took us only a few hours, but we did this over a few different days because we both work full time and manage kids. This is a basic install with no hidden problems. We measured and had in mind what we wanted it to look like and I bought a new doorknob.

I love the before and after look as it is quite gratifying and now all we have left to do is to stain it! Lavishly live DIY out loud and join in on all of our projects and make sure to try your hand at installing a new interior door.

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  1. Happy Hiller says

    May 20, 2020 at 11:55 am

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  2. Adam Cole says

    December 20, 2018 at 9:31 am

    Great information. I get the useful information. Your blog is very helpful for me. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  3. John says

    April 16, 2018 at 9:15 am

    Hey, Dana! Thank you for the article!
    And thank you for the idea about an interior door. Yours looks great!

    Reply
  4. Eva says

    February 14, 2018 at 8:00 am

    Thanks for sharing this post! The result is great! Measuring is indeed the most important thing for any DIY project… Learned from experience 🙂 Bookmarking this post for future references.

    Reply
  5. Shannon Gurnee says

    December 16, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    I’ve never installed an interior door before, but if I had to, these are some good ideas! Thanks for sharing about this.

    Reply
  6. Kendra says

    December 15, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    I love that pantry door! I may have to check out Door to Door when we get ready to redo ours.

    Reply
  7. Dogvills says

    December 15, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    I don’t think I will attempt to so this on my own, but this is good to know.

    Reply
  8. Travel Quest says

    December 15, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    My husband and I are not a handy couple but we are planning to do some home improvements at home. And this will really help us.

    Reply
  9. rika says

    December 15, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    Thanks for sharing this tutorial! Sounds pretty easy, i will let my husband to do it for us

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  10. Shaylee says

    December 15, 2015 at 12:14 pm

    This is a great pantry door! It really changes the whole look of your kitchen I bet!

    Reply
  11. Liz Mays says

    December 15, 2015 at 7:59 am

    It’s always nice to refresh a space when it starts feeling tired to you. You came up with a really unique idea!

    Reply
  12. michelle says

    December 15, 2015 at 3:59 am

    i don’t have a pantry but i can see the appeal of getting a cooler door

    Reply
  13. Elizabeth O. says

    December 15, 2015 at 12:50 am

    Awesome! I’ve never done this before! I think it’s easy enough for someone like me!

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  14. Lexie Lane says

    December 14, 2015 at 11:44 pm

    Wow this is really cool, and it will make easier when we need a interior door, I’m gonna check the door to door company.

    Reply
  15. Ana De- Jesus says

    December 14, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    I love your pantry door it reminds me of being in a restaurant or hotel very cool!

    Reply
  16. Mardene Carr says

    December 14, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    Though I would not attempt anything like this at home….LOLROTF…it is good to have that information handy

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  17. tara pittman says

    December 14, 2015 at 11:31 am

    Measuring is key. Buying the right size door is a must.

    Reply
  18. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    December 14, 2015 at 11:23 am

    We installed most of the doors at our house, so I am familiar with the process 🙂

    Reply
    • Dana Vento says

      December 14, 2015 at 10:56 pm

      Yes You know this all too well. but I find it to be fun. I love learning how to do these. Just always worry.. what if..:)

      Reply

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