Position and Temporarily Secure Door Jamb — Install Door Jamb and Door
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How to Add a Door to an Under-Stair Closet · Step 4 of 6
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Before hanging, remember to remove the small plastic piece that held the door from swinging during packaging, usually located in the doorknob hole. Carefully lift the door and position it into the rough opening, ensuring the bottom of the jamb sits flush and level with the floor, matching any pre-adjusted cuts or shims. The top of the door frame should be flush with the header. Secure the door temporarily by nailing one finish nail into the top corner of the jamb on the hinge side, and one nail into the bottom corner of the jamb on the hinge side. These nails are temporary and will be replaced by longer screws. Use a 4-foot level to ensure the hinge side of the jamb is plumb (perfectly vertical). Adjust the jamb as needed by gently pushing or pulling until it's plumb, then secure it with a nail through the middle of the jamb on the hinge side. Also, measure and install short pieces of drywall or plywood between the door frame and the rough opening on the non-hinge side, ensuring a consistent reveal for easier trim installation later.
Position and Temporarily Secure Door Jamb — Install Door Jamb and Door
Part of project
How to Add a Door to an Under-Stair Closet · Step 4 of 6
In this video
Before hanging, remember to remove the small plastic piece that held the door from swinging during packaging, usually located in the doorknob hole. Carefully lift the door and position it into the rough opening, ensuring the bottom of the jamb sits flush and level with the floor, matching any pre-adjusted cuts or shims. The top of the door frame should be flush with the header. Secure the door temporarily by nailing one finish nail into the top corner of the jamb on the hinge side, and one nail into the bottom corner of the jamb on the hinge side. These nails are temporary and will be replaced by longer screws. Use a 4-foot level to ensure the hinge side of the jamb is plumb (perfectly vertical). Adjust the jamb as needed by gently pushing or pulling until it's plumb, then secure it with a nail through the middle of the jamb on the hinge side. Also, measure and install short pieces of drywall or plywood between the door frame and the rough opening on the non-hinge side, ensuring a consistent reveal for easier trim installation later.