Closet Door Jamb Install

Ask this old house general contractor tom silva shows a homeowner the proper way to install a pre hung interior door for a closet.

Closet door jamb install.

Drive 6 finishing nails through the trim and into the studs behind the wall spacing the nails about 16 inches apart. You can fasten them loosely in case you need to slide a. Before the track can be mounted it must first be fully assembled. Hold the hardware in place marking the holes.

The standard height is 80 inches the same as for an entry door. Set this reveal by driving an 8d nail through the face of the latch side casing and into the trimmer near the top of the door. Install the jambs after making sure the door framing is plumb and level place the side jamb vertically on one side of the doorway resting on the floor use a nail gun with 2 finish nails to nail it to the framing making sure it s plumb and flush to the wallsnail the other side jamb as well. To adjust it grab the casing and move the jamb by hand.

Check the vertical reveal between door and jamb on the latch side. 4 5625 in x 6 8 ft pine primed finger joint door jamb kit. Connect the top and bottom pivots and screw them into place with a multi bit screwdriver. Step 1 some bi fold doors include pulls but you can also install decorative hardware to complement the other doors.

Mark the center of the top jam to use as a guide for the installation. To install decorative pulls mark a comfortable height on the face of the guide door centered is usually best for ease of use. Trim any exposed shims by scoring them with a knife and then breaking along the line. It should be about the thickness of a nickel.

Always start with the side where the door will attach to the hinges. A solid door jamb is important if you want your door to open and close properly. Nail the trim to the jamb and studs. A 6 foot wide closet opening is most common but you can install closet doors in an opening of just about any width.

Cut and install the trim on the second side of the door. Item 211568 model 20160682. Make sure to fasten the hinge side jambs directly to the stud. See below for a shopping.

Nail in the header jamb piece into place.