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How To Install A Pre-Hung Door With Frame

By: Walter Sanderson

Common Mistakes


  1. Selecting the wrong handed door
  2. Not allowing for clearance of carpet or tile
  3. Incorrect measurements of rough-in opening
  4. Failure to know when to call a professional

Materials Requried:

Pre-hung door with frame
Strike plate
Lockset
Low Expansion Foam
Shims (if not using foam)


 Tools Required:

Plunger
Sponge
Bucket
Wrench
Putty Knife
Screwdriver

How to Install a Pre-Hung Door with Frame

  1. Measure the width and height of the rough opening. Re-check the label on the side of the carton containing the door and frame and make sure you did get the right one.
  2. Next, if you will need to adjust the door for clearance to allow for carpeting or tile, then trim the door accordingly. Use masking tape along the line you mark on the door. This will help you protect it from scratches and splintering along the cut line.
  3. Place the door frame into the rough opening and check its fit. Here you can use low expansion foam or shims (whatever the homeowner prefers).
  4. Use the level to check for plumb. Once you are sure it’s plumb and the door swings freely, go ahead and use the Framer’s nail gun and secure the door frame in place. You can also use screws or a hammer and nails at an alternative option.
  5. The final step is to install trim around the door frame. This hides the gaps and shims giving it that clean professional appearance.


That’s all it takes to have a new Pre-Hung Door and Frame!











Author Bio:

This article was written by Walter Sanderson, founder of this website, STL Home Rehabbers.  He has more than 15 years experience in rehabbing and remodeling homes.  For more information about him, you can check out http://waltersanderson.stlhomerehabbers.com/.


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