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Creating a Period Reproduction Art-and-Crafts Door A less than sublime entryway gets an elegant period treatment. From "Restoration Realities" episode DRTR-205

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Replacing the Door Trim

• Remove existing inside door jamb and header (figures L and M).

  Figure L

  Figure M

  
  

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  	Figure N
  	Figure O
  	Figure P
  	Figure Q

• Fill existing hinge mortises using thin wood pieces and two-part polyester resin.

• Sand and prime as required.

• Chisel new location for both the deadbolt and latch set strike-plates (figure N).

• Patch and repair surfaces as required (figure O).

• Secure new trim (figure P).

• Apply fin weather strip as required.

Hanging the Door

• With the door complete and stained, and the interior door-jamb and header replaced, measure placement of three locations for new ball-bearing hinges.

• Using a plywood template, temporarily attach to the outside edge of door.

• Using a router with a hinge mortise bit, cut the profile of the hinge out to the required depth.

• Disassemble the hinge and attach one side to the door. Prep the jamb following the same procedure as above.

• Attach the corresponding hinge side to the jamb.

• Hang the door to complete the project (figure Q).
  

The images below give a good idea of how the new door provides a look more suitable to the bungalow style of this home.

The front door, before . . .

and after.

Inside, the door trim and header have been replaced and now match the trim-work on the other doors and windows throughout the house.

The interior trim, before . . .

and after.

With apologies to Bob Dylan, the Nasvhille skyline.

Note: This is a summary of steps included in the procedures shown in this episode of Restoration Realities. There may be variations in procedures for your particular restoration project based on the types of materials you select and the nature or extent of your particular project. Always follow proper safety precautions, and read and follow manufacturer's guidelines, diagrams and safety notices that come with materials or products that you select.

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