![]() Measure the width of the door frame and the length of each door jamb and cut these dimensions from the rubber weatherstripping.Then, wipe the bottom of the base and the door jamb surface thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove dust and remaining residue, either of which will prevent the new adhesive from sticking properly. Scrape away any remnants of old caulk.Optional step: If you are replacing old material, pop the old weatherstripping out first using a flat tool (either a putty knife or flat head screwdriver).Weatherstripping comes in various width sizes and you will want to buy a size that will fit snugly, but not so bulky that it will hinder the door closing properly. Before buying rubber adhesive weatherstripping, measure the thickness of the door and the gap between the door frame and the top of the door.Rubber weatherstripping with self-adhesive backing While you’ll find a few different versions of rubber weatherstripping at home improvement stores, the easiest one to use (and the one we’re giving installation instructions for here) is the kind with an adhesive backing. Like metal weatherstripping, rubber is designed to seal and block not just drafts, but also noise. Seal the door with rubber weatherstripping. RELATED: 10 Tips for Soundproofing Your Home Office 2. Nail in the strip across the top of the door frame, following Steps 4 through 6. ![]() In other words, do not pound or drive it into the metal as this can damage the metal. Keep the fastener head flush with the strip. Once all the nails are in place and you’re comfortable with how the bronze strips are positioned, finish driving the nails into the strips.Repeat Steps 4 through 6 for the strip on the second side of the door frame.Then, continue adding nails along the strip at consistent intervals. Tap a nail partway in the center of the weatherstripping.(Working with weatherstripping without any holes? Simply hammer the nails through the first and last dots.) Visually confirm that the strip appears to be straight (or use a level), and make any necessary adjustments. If your metal weatherstripping has pre-punched holes, tap a nail in the first hole (at the top) and the last (at the bottom) of the strip, but do not drive either nail all the way in.Use tin snips to trim away metal stripping that may impede the operation of hinges. Hang your first cut of weatherstripping along the door hinge side you want the bronze to nearly touch the threshold.(Using the awl and hammer overhead will be difficult.) For the piece of metal that will trim the top of your door frame, you may want to pre-punch it manually by placing the tip of the awl at each mark and tapping it with the end of a hammer. If your spring metal weatherstripping does not feature pre-punched holes, dot along the lip of the metal every 1-1/4 inches so that you know where to place your nails later. ![]()
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