6 years later still a great vid.. This is what KZfaq is for

Oh my gosh...thank you SO much for this video. We have the same exact problem. I have been wedging a towel under the door for years so no lizards or mice come in. Really...thanks a ton. ✌

THANK YOU! In Hawaii we have rodents and bugs galore. That stinkin' gap is how they manage to get into the house. I didn't know this existed and now my husband has something to check off the honey do list!

My door had the gap also, instead of buying all that, I JUST GOT A PIECE OF WOOD and and pushed it up, until it CLOSED THE GAP, and just NAILED the BOARD AT THE BOTTOM, then painted it, got the wood from my back yard , it was that SIMPLE, I DIDN'T HAVE TO SPEND NO MONEY$$$$👍😎

You made a great video! This is my concern since I'm purchasing a security door soon.... I've seen neighbors doors with all the gaps. This may involve work and appropriate tools, but damn, it looks pretty good! A fresh coat of paint and you'll have a great looking front door. Thank you for posting this!

Looks like you did a very nice job, never knew a security seal kit existed.

Thank you brother for sharing this! Saved me tons of headache! Don't feel bad about the wrong color. I ordered the WHOLE DANG DOOR, went to pick it up and strap it on my car, drove it home, unboxed it (and ripped up the packaging to stuff it in the dumpster) and THEN I put it up against the entry door to see I'd gotten a 30" door for my 36" entryway! The rest of the day was spent pulling the bits out of the trash and jigsaw puzzling it back together with tape! I then wrapped it all back up in shrink wrap so that it'd be returnable and sellable again. Hours later I came back to return it and explain "Uh....it didn't work out." Bought the right size and got that one home...took all day. Lost a whole day for something that would've taken a second to notice! It happens to all of us. You've saved me a lot of time with this vid! Thanks again.

That cat is your cat now, you've been chosen.

Every security door I see has small issues they should include that kit with the door

Thank you for posting this. I didnt know how I was going to fix the gap without using cloth. Great video.

I love the video since we have the same problem with our newly installed Security Door by Lowe's. We have a 1" to 2 " gap in the bottom of the door. If you pay to have it installed be sure to check out every part of the installation, we cannot get any satisfaction from our local Lowe's. We have tried to contact the contractor but they don't return the call, Talked to about three different managers at our local Lowe's, no help. We have even contact CORPORATE, not much help there either. Just know that this panel is available and should be installed at the time of installation. Love this video. Might try to do it myself!!

Great video, thanks for sharing. Got a gap almost just like that after I put in a nice used aluminum screen door someone was chunking out so it was FREE and awesome. lol One time, i made a step from a house door into a garage that was jacked up at bottom around concrete. Just used two pieces of good hardwood, one horizontal and one underneath to support it vertically and it never had a problem again, super tight and sturdy, even stained it. I got very lucky. (didn't phuk it up). Maybe the vertical piece was a cheap 2x4 but top was hardwood. I don't even think I had to screw into concrete because it fit so good but you could if need be. That kit is pretty nice deal.

Thank you. Needed this, was about to return my new door because of the gap.

This is exactly my issue wow great video good looking out thanks!💯✅

Thank you. Now I can tell my brother to fix my security door. Awesome, Job!

Thank you very much for this tutorial!! Just Got the Kit, let me go ahead and install!!👍

Great video! Was about to break down after my door was installed and then there is a 2 inch gap. Thanks

Thank you sooooo much. Been looking at video until I saw yours. Spot on!!

This was great, I installed a security door last weekend and need the gap filled to keep the cat IN! lol Was about to build a form and pore some concrete until I came across this vid, really good. Strangely Lowe's doesn't carry these kits but HD came through!

Thanks for the video! Looks kinda simple yet irksome at the same time.

Awesome! Thank you for the video

You are good at this. I understand cat critters. Thanks for helping me with installation.

Good job, does your wood flooring stop in the center of the door jamb?

Thanks for tip, I think we all have this same problem when we have to attach storm door to outside of house. All kinds of bugs get in those gaps! I’ll need to paint mine white too..there goes another $60 on Amazon for this -ugh

Thank you for demonstrating how to install.

I have the exact door with the same problem! I can’t do all that though! It was interesting to watch!

Thanks for making this video. Helps in making decision to use or not. July 2020 price is $49.99

The Home Depot in my area does not carry this seal kit. Did you order it off of the Home Depot page or do you know where else it is carried per chance? Thank you, great video.

thanks just what I needed!

Great video....thanks! Exactly what i was looking for. Have the same problem with the door i just installed (minus the cat)

Good job Enrique!!!!

Thanks for the vid. Oh and you must have a comfortable couch. 😆

In 7 years it went up from $39.99 to $71.86 almost double the price. We need to get this country back on the tracks!!!

what took did you use to make that cut?

Home Depot and Lowes used to have available an inset mount frame, but now they only sell the surface mount frames, so that the screen door is so far out it's way off the existing thresthold. I don't want to put holes in the threshold I have. Just offer at least one option that is inset mount.

Did u have to drill on the metal door or has metal screws ?

Where did you get that ? I’m got the same exact door .

Why did you use a black seal kit with a white door? They make a white seal kit. Also, the door sweep is attached to the INSIDE of the door, NOT the outside - that's why you are seeing the gaps on either side from inside the house.

i have this exact problem, so can you step on it or will it bend?

What about support underneath that extension? Seems like it would just break off if someone decided to step on it

Did the kit come in white? It would look better.

Did you take a picture of the cat, I want to see it?

I hope you put the arm chair outside for the kitty. Very helpful video. Thank you

story would have been cute if it ended with him keeping the cat

Thank you for this video

Thank you Brother!

extended sill. I have the same sill you used to have and I am trying to fit an Anderson Storm(non-security) door.

Good job, but that looks like a major pain in the ass.

I can't really tell the scale of the gaps at the bottom. Does this work in keeping mice and lizards out?

Great video!!!

Cat was like chilling in your crib. Like dawg you gonna call animal control

Great video man! I was wondering how the top part works.

I have not found where to buy this "double" seal, anywhere???Any help???

Good job! No cats are gonna sneak inside your house anymore, only mices :) lmao

Oh hell yes. I was gonna replace my door with a recessed door which are at least triple the cost of a surface mount door. We have everything from scorpions to snakes where I live and I'm tired of stuffing a towel in the door. I think Home Depot saw your video and raised the price $10 though.

Great video but I think the instructions say to mount the bottom sweeper to the interior of the door.

Nice job. It looks great. But I'd be worried about mice getting in through those tiny holes. I'm looking for something like this except mine is a non-security type with no lock. I've got 1/4" gaps all around so looks like I'm just gonna use weatherstripping. Unless someone has another recommendation.

A rat got in our house, I'm pretty sure by way of the gap under the security door. Thanks for the video - I need the door totally sealed somehow - no gaps.

"I was like hell no!"

Good Job thank you.

Thank God it was a cat and not a mice

Glad I happened upon this video.

What’s wrong with a lounging kitty??

Thanks!

Ok. Tuve que parar este video justo después "I came back and found a frikin' cat inside my house right there laying on my favorite couch . . . "😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Gracias por esta información sobre la reparación del umbral de la puerta.

Gracias mismo problema en mi casa en CA

Those gaps are a highway for mice and roaches

Thank you. I have to seal the gap for mice to get through.

Looks good. Great work!! Be sure to paint to match existing trim.

love your video made me laugh like no tomorrow "" oh hell NO" lol.. just got a lit sad i need a strong man to do this on metal..I am the the handywoman in my house 😭

what is that saw called

That's funny a cat! I had a snake 🐍 come in. That is what brought me her

Thanks I wondered how to fix that gap. I get lizzards. Baby birds and all kinds of things wandering in due to that gap.

What about insects

Sorry to point out 2 mistakes. 1. They tell you in the instructions to put your threshold at the same level as your existing threshold height. 2. The door sweep is supposed to be on the inside of the door. That is why you have gaps at the ends. Not trying to bust your chops, just saying.

Lol bought the wrong color instead of go buy new one to match, you now have to paint 🤔😜 nice video 👍

omg I need this I have the same gap like your,,,an a damn raccoon came in my kitchen ,,,OMG I WAS SCARE.LOL. home depot here I come

You should have added a hardwood bulkhead at the top of your door frame and mounted door in place so that there is no gap at the bottom

Did the cat come back to your house?

How do I find it on Amazon?

Lol, the cat was probably trying to catch the rat.

Is the cat ok😆?

yep

Have the seem issue we could have used that cat because two mice found their way into are home. Needed a quick and inexpensive solution, BINGO!

But now a mouse can fit thru

2x4 works fine lol

Just bought the same kit it's now $71😢

I just had a gecko come in my house

That’s a really small couch.

Having a difficult time having it fit into the door frame

A mouse can fit thrugh there

No more cats! Yaaay!

with the exception of your aversion to cats this is a pretty good installation video. but seriously, what do you have against cats?!?! ;-)

39.99? Where the hell is your Home Depot? Mine charged me 49.99!!

Now this kit is $75 after tax

2024 this kit is $75.😮

Hi dad

Omg that isn't easy for a woman 😐. I've been using a pool noodle sliced lengthwise and slipped on the bottom of the door.. my only option at this time. But thank u! Great video

Snake!

Hi