Steel Door Jamb Installation

We ll teach you how to level and install a door jamb yourself.

Steel door jamb installation.

Attach steel jamb studs to the floor through floor anchor or floor extension. Then use a nail gun to secure the 2 pieces together before attaching the other side of the jamb in the same way. To install a door jamb start by measuring the door frame and cutting the wood to size. Pull the head jamb down tight onto the top of the side.

How to install a knockdown metal door jamb. Install 1 inch wood spreaders every 36 inches as illustrated. Join the head jamb to the side jambs by inserting the tabs into the slots. Install the door frame into the rough opening.

Knockdown metal doorjambs also known as drywall jambs or slip on frames fit into the door frame with a pre formed stop eliminating additional trim work. A solid door jamb is important if you want your door to open and close properly. Install steel jamb studs to floor and ceiling runners and tightly against frame anchors. Push the hinge jamb to vertical.

The videos below demonstrate how to install doors and frames the right way. Slide the top of the hinge jamb over the drywall at the side of the opening. It s essential that doors and frames are installed properly. Next add glue to the end of 1 of your longer pieces of wood and attach a shorter piece to it.

Slide the strike jamb into place. Push the hinge jamb up until it is almost vertical.