Current door opens to the right, which means walking into some fitted wardrobes. I'd like to flip the door so it opens to the left. A picture speaks a thousand words:
I think I need to:
Is there anything I've missed?
Any pitfalls a novice like me might not spot?
Is there any dedicated hardware or tool that might be beneficial (I planned to use hammer and chisel for mortises)?
I think I need to:
- chisel out two mortises for door and for frame (for the hinges)
- flip door around and attach to left door frame
- remove and flip latchbolt (I've done this before and it's a bit fiddly)
- chisel out corresponding mortise for deadbolt and strike plate
- make good the damage I've left (timber, woodglue, woodfiller, paint)
Is there anything I've missed?
Any pitfalls a novice like me might not spot?
Is there any dedicated hardware or tool that might be beneficial (I planned to use hammer and chisel for mortises)?