DIY Front Door Replacement (How to Replace a Front Door Step-by-Step)

Learn how to Replace a Front Door with this DIY Step-by-Step Video!

Replacing the front door on your home is a relatively easy DIY project that can dramatically increase your home's curb appeal. Whether you are replacing your existing front door or installing a front door for the first time on a new construction home, this video will show you every step in the DIY front door replacement process.

For a written front door replacement guide, you can check out my blog linked here: https://atimprovements.com/front-door-replacement/

To replace a front door, you will need to follow these steps:
1. Measure Your Existing Front Door and Purchase a Replacement Door
2. Remove existing front door
3. Prepare The Front Door's Rough Opening for the Installation of a new Front Door
4. Install The Sill Plate at the Base of the Front Door's Rough Opening
5. Install Flashing Around the Front Door's Rough Opening
6. Dry Fit the New Front Door Within the Rough Opening
7. Apply Caulk Sealant to the Sill Plate, Brickmould, etc.
8. Lift the New Front Door in Place Within the Rough Opening
9. Shim the Front Door and Check for Plumb
10. Attach the new front door to the rough opening framing
11. Apply expanding spray foam insulation in the gap between the door and the rough framing
12. Caulk around the Brickmould to prevent water infiltration behind the front door
13. Replace the front door casing on the inside of the home
14. Install a new Door Handle on the front door
15. Paint the Front Door (if desired)

This video will explain each of these step in detail, step-by-step.

To replace a front door, You will likely need the following tools and a Materials (some links may be affiliate)🛠 🧰 ⬇️:

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Drill:https://amzn.to/3JICKkk
Circular Saw OR Miter Saw:https://amzn.to/3BFotC4
Reciprocating Saw:https://amzn.to/3MpQgdX
Air Compressor and Brad Nailer (optional):https://amzn.to/34TatJf
SureSill Sloped PVC Sill Pan:https://amzn.to/37EwnRD
Flashing Tape:https://amzn.to/3k7m5Mp
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Lumber Sealer (optional):https://amzn.to/3EHoYxh
Caulking gun:https://amzn.to/35dAzGM
High quality elastomeric sealant (i.e. caulk or construction adhesive):https://amzn.to/3hFuLJ3
Shims:https://amzn.to/3hoCCKF
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Spray foam insulation (or similar): https://amzn.to/3BW2Mhs
Replacement Front Door: Lowes Therm-Tru Fiberglass 36"x80"
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