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HANG A SPLIT-JAMB INTERIOR DOOR By Tom Matthews the door frame easily. Make sure the threshold is level, the hinge side of the rough opening is plumb, and the head is square to the hinge side of the rough opening. Adjust the framing if necessary.
Split-jamb doors have a twopiece jamb that is separated lengthwise and sandwiches the wall between the two pieces. The door casing comes attached to each edge of the jamb. Each half of the jamb is installed separately, starting with the side that holds the hinges.
Step 2: Determine if you’re installing a right- or left-handed door. When inside a room, the door should swing open in the direction that makes the best use of room space, such as toward a wall where it will be least intrusive to the flow of traffic.
TOOLS REQUIRED Hammer, Phillips screwdriver, 24" level, 24" framing square, nail set, wooden shims, 8d and 16d finish nails, putty knife and wood filler. Step 1: Verify the width and height of the rough opening is 1/2 inch larger than the width and height of the split-jamb door frame (discounting the pre-attached casing). This will allow you to shim and square
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Step 3 Remove any staples, strapping, nails or plastic clips that hold the door frame and door together. Working with a partner, separate the door frame carefully.
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