One type consists of a solid door attached to hinges that is raised as a single unit.
How are rails attached to a single panel door.
The other type is a door made up of several panels attached to tracks that run up the sides of the door.
Generally panel door comes in following types.
Stand track beside door insert rollers into the track and screw the track to doorway frame.
Clamp one set of rails at a time before moving onto the next set.
Apply 1 2 lines of glue on the backside of each of your rail pieces and position them in between the stiles at the top bottom and center of the door.
A panel door constructed with panels usually shaped to a pattern installed between the stiles and rails that form the outside frame of the door.
If you re installing a two car garage door place a reinforcing bar on the top panel to prevent the door from bowing in the center.
Set second panel on top of first panel in the doorway.
Attach the hinges to the second door panel.
Be sure the bar is centered on the panel.
They are available as either inward or outward opening.
Drill pilot holes image 1 and secure the bar with screws.
Drive in hinge screws to join the first bottom door panel to the second panel.
Remember you ll need to do this on both sides of the door.
For an aesthetic look of the house the panel door may be constructed with 4 panels or 6 panels.
Attach hinges to the top of each panel image 2.
Many new doors come with pilot holes drilled by the manufacturer.