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Set Door and Shim Both Sides

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What happens here

Carefully place the trimmed door back into the rough opening, re-inserting the door pins into the hinges. Continue shimming the hinge side as needed to ensure the door jamb is perfectly plumb. Use a level to check for plumb in both directions and then tack the shims with your nail gun. Next, shim the latch side of the door frame, using shims to create a consistent and proper gap (reveal) between the door and the jamb. Once the reveal is even, tack the shims in place with nails.

Goal: Properly position the door and ensure both jambs are plumb with correct reveals.

Tools and materials

  • Door — The main component being installed
  • Level Johnson — Checking for plumb on both jambs
  • Nail Gun Milwaukee M18 Fuel Brad Nailer — Tacking shims and jambs in place
  • Nails — Temporarily securing shims and jambs
  • Wood Shims — Adjusting the door frame for plumb and even reveals

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and trim down your high side. Now you can set your door. Now we'll continue to shim the hinge, get it plumb in this direction and nail it. Now you can measure down from the top of your jamb to your level line. The two measurements should be the same or check your top reveal and make sure that it's the same. Now you'll shim your latch side to get the proper gap. Use this shim to hold your door gap while you make adjustments on your door shim. Now nail off your latch side. Depending on if you have hardwood

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