Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. Installing a Pre-Hung Door Above is...

Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

Installing a Pre-Hung Door

Above is an oak prehung door unit. Notice that the door is attached to the jamb using three hinges.

The door jamb is usually ready-cut for installation.

This Lesson:

Getting this doorinstalled in

this location


Checking Framed Opening

First step, check for and

LEVEL

PLUMB

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Preparing New Door Unit

Remove shipping carton. Inspect unit for damage. Door has casing attached to one side of unit and is packed with pre-mitered casing for other side of door.


Checking the Jamb for Plumb

Set door unit into framed opening. Check it for plumb with a carpenter's level.


Installing Shims

To plumb door unit, insert wood shims between door jamb and frame on hinged side of door. Tap shims with hammer until level shows jamb is plumb.


Nailing Jamb

Gaps between jamb and framing at hinge and lock locations should be filled with shim material. Nail jamb to frame with 6d finish nails driven through shims.


Trimming Shims

Cut off shims with handsaw. Hold saw vertically to avoid damaging the door jamb or wall.


Completing Nailing Process

Nail pre-mitered trim to jambs, using 4d finish nails driven at 16-inch intervals. Recess nail heads with nail set.


Installing Door Casing

Install casing on the door jamb. Cut miters and trim as necessary.


Questions?

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