How to Install Interior Pre-hung Doors (page 3 of 3)
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Here's How You Do It:
- Trim Door Opening page 1
- Check That Floor is Level page 1
- Determine Location for Shims page 1
- Cut Door page 1
- Remove Packing Material page 1
- Attach Shim to Doorway page 2
- Position Door page 2
- Secure Jamb page 2
- Check and Adjust Door Opening page 2
- Check Top Gap Above Door page 2
- Nail Door in Place current page
- Fill Nail Holes current page
- Open and Close Door current page
- Make Adjustments current page
Nail Door in Place
Check the center shim and the gap to make sure the door is plumb. Nail the door in place, from the jambs through the shims.
Fill Nail Holes
Use a nail set to set the nails beneath the wood, creating a smooth finish. Fill the holes with spackle.
Open and Close Door
Check the door to make sure it opens and shuts properly.
Make Adjustments
Place a level on the vertical surface to check that the door is plumb (Image 1).
If you need to adjust the door, try using a sledgehammer with a very gentle tap (Image 2).
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