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How to remove a door

Person unscrewing screw in door hinge.

Overview

Removing a door is an easy job that you can do with a few basic tools. We’ll show you some basic techniques to help the project go smoothly. You’ll see how to unscrew the hinges and keep the door stable while you are working. We also show you what to do when a hinge has been painted into place.

Steps

  1. 1

    Prop the door open

    Fold up your piece of cardboard. Slide it under the far end of the door to prop it open. This will stop the door from swinging on its hinges while you work. It also stops the door from tipping once all of its hinges have been unscrewed.
    Person putting door stop under door.
  2. 2

    Unscrew the hinges from the doorframe

    Hinges have two faceplates, one is screwed on to the door and the other is screwed on to the doorframe. Unscrew the hinges from the frame first, rather than the door to make it easier. If a hinge is stuck to the frame by a coat of paint, run a sharp blade around the plate to cut it free.
    Person unscrewing screw in door hinge.

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Health & Safety

Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.

Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer.