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Installing doors is the same in new
construction or remodeling.
Step 1 - Make opening correct size for door to be installed. If remodeling...remove any drywall or wood trim around opening. Opening should be 2-3" wider than door size and 2" taller. |
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pre-hung (Split Jamb) door whenever possible for do-it-yourself
installation. These doors are pre-assembled and ready to hang.
Step 2 - Separate jamb halves and remove all shipping nails that hold door and jamb together. Insert into opening the jamb half with door installed. With the aid of a helper center and plumb door unit in opening. Check for even reveal (spacing between door and door jamb) (Points X and Y). Tack nail casing to wall in 4 places (A-B-C-D) letting nail heads out. Check again for even reveal and that door hits door stops evenly around it's edges, and that it's level and plumb. |
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3 - Shim space between door jamb and framing. (Points
E-F-G-H-J) Install shims snug but not pushing jamb. Tapered
shims for this purpose can be purchased at your local home center.
Finish nail with 12-16d nail through jamb - through shims - into
framing. Counter sink nail heads.
Step 4 - Insert other half of split jamb and finish nail both sides of casing. Check for proper operation and install door latches and catches.
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