Apprentice Training, furniture & interior

Carpenter: Pre-Hung Interior Door Installation

Split-jamb door unit, tapered cedar shims, hinge adjustment and 2-1/2 in framing screws

Time: 45 min
People: One
Level: Medium

Before you start

Clear 2 × 2 m of floor and lay out the parts.
6 parts and 15 fasteners in 4 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a claw hammer and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level and a trimming knife.
Replace one short hinge screw with a 2-1/2 inch screw penetrating deep into the king stud to prevent door sag over time.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, furniture & interior

Carpenter: Pre-Hung Interior Door Installation

Split-jamb door unit, tapered cedar shims, hinge adjustment and 2-1/2 in framing screws

Time: 45 min
People: One
Level: Medium

Before you start

Clear 2 × 2 m of floor and lay out the parts.
6 parts and 15 fasteners in 4 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a claw hammer and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level and a trimming knife.
Replace one short hinge screw with a 2-1/2 inch screw penetrating deep into the king stud to prevent door sag over time.