How to seal (weatherstrip) the entrance door all around

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BEFORE YOU START

The below shows how to proceed on a door that has not been sealed before. In case you're renewing the door seals, make sure to remove completely the old ones. Use alcohol for removing any adhesive leftovers.

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How to seal a door | Entrance door weather stripping

1- This pictorial shows how to seal the gap between a door and its frame.

2- Many sealing tapes are available, the one that is V-shaped is preferred.

3- It is flat when purchased but can be bent to form a V that blocks the drafts.

4- Start by cleaning well your door and frame all around with a wet towel.

5- Cut the tape to size and apply while pressing firmly. Peel the adhesive on the go.

6- Once done, bend down the half that has no adhesive.

7- This is what it will look like once done. The V blocks the drafts. It always tends to open which keeps the door well sealed.

8- Do the same for the lock side. Cut the tape at the latch level.

9- You may also use this soft brush type of seals on the hinges side (not advised to the lock side as it could prevent the door from closing properly).

10- Apply it the same way to the door frame by peeling the tape little by little.

11- Press firmly and keep it straight.

12- It is almost invisible especially if its color matches well the door.

13- Finish the job by adding a door bottom which is widely available in many colors.

14- Do not press the door bottom downwards when fixing it with the provided screws, simply let it lay on the floor.

15- Now the door is sealed all around. The door bottom generates some noise at each opening when new. This is normal.

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How to seal (weatherstrip) the entrance door all around

How to seal a door | Entrance door weather stripping

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