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Ask your QuestionI have recently moved into a council house, I don’t have a single door that closes properly and most don’t have handles. I really need to replace the bedroom doors, however the frames are metal with the hinges welded on. As I don’t own the house I really don’t want to go to the expense of replacing all the frames, is it possible to hang new doors onto the existing frame?
Asked by Lauren on 26th Mar 2021Best Answer
"Yes, it’s a standard install. Shouldn’t be an issue."
Answered on 30th Mar 2021 - Member since May 2019 - report"It is, you just leave the frames and hinges in place, remove the door from its hinges and mark the hinges on the new door, then chop them out in the usual manner and fit the door."
Answered on 30th Mar 2021 - Member since Feb 2020 - report"Yes it is possible but the frame might be out of square so be careful measuring up the door opening. But it is possible if you know what to do."
Answered on 7th Apr 2021 - Member since Jul 2020 - report"Yes it's possible. You can hang door to a metal frame"
Answered on 30th Mar 2021 - Member since Jan 2020 - report"Until you see what's on the spot, you can't say yes. But in principle it should be possible."
Answered on 12th Apr 2021 - Member since Mar 2021 - report"Surface fix new hinges with self tappers and cut old off with disc cutter neatley"
Answered on 30th Mar 2021 - Member since Apr 2019 - report