Installing Cafe Doors: A Step by Step Guide

Caf�© doors are a welcome addition to any home, and a great way to change the look of a room. They are not difficult to install, therefore any do-it-yourself aficionado can figure it out with this easy step by step guide to installing caf�© doors. They are also one of the most inexpensive ways to change the look of a room. They are a viable option for small doorways, or frames where there is no room for an interior door.

The first step to installing caf�© doors is to remove the existing door from the frame. Caf�© doors rely solely on gravity hinges to pull them closed, and to keep them open when one is passing through. After the door frame has been removed it is time to attach the gravity hinges to the doors, they come at a low cost, and often in kits that require some assembly.

Attach the gravity hinges to the door according to the diagram that came with the hardware. Often, there are two sets of hinges, one that is to be attached at the bottom of the door, and one that is to be attached to the top of the door. Once the gravity hinges have been attached to both sides of the doors, you are ready to hang the doors.

Ensure that the door frame is level, and that the doors are going to meet in the middle. Have a partner hold one of the doors flush to the frame, as you do the same, and make sure that they are going to fit. Once this has been determined, all that has to be done is attaching the hardware to the wall. Door frames are often made of studs, and therefore these should be secure within a matter of minutes. See, this was a quick and easy process to create some privacy between rooms, caf�© doors are the perfect option.

The tools to install a caf�© door set are minimal; often it can be completed with the hardware that has been included, the caf�© doors, and a power drill. A power drill makes the job easier, than just a screwdriver, and is recommended for the installation.

Caf�© doors offer many benefits to the homeowner. They allow children and pets to go from room to room without being caught in the door, or having the door opened for them time after time, and they allow parents to keep an eye on the children while making dinner, or conducting business in the office. One of the best things about caf�© doors is that they separate the space while allowing the room to still feel open, and attached to the adjoining room. Caf�© doors are a great addition, and when installed correctly can add character to any room.