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Old 07-31-2011, 03:55 AM
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Using a router with a hinge template to mount the hinges is actually real easy. And if doing that many doors, buy a router. Low cost for the time savings and quality results. I had one already, so the job was easy, but they are not that expensive if doing that many doors. My thoughts are that using pre-hung is a lot more work because you will have to remove the existing trim, the baseboards probably will not align correctly to the new door, and unless you really know how to hang a pre-hung door and install the shims etc, you will have doors that don't work correctly. I have done both and for the average handyman, the slabs are the best and easiest solution. Using a pre-hung door you will mess up the sheetrock, trim and wall paint, and probably baseboards. Using slabs, it's hinges and lock sets only. Once you have done one, the other twenty will get real easy.
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