How to Install a Prehung Door
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Shopping List
Supplies You Will Need
1. PREHUNG DOOR WITH SPLIT JAMS
2. SHIMSfor adjusting and supporting jambs
3. STRIKE PLATEto protect jamb from latch bolt
4. LOCKSETto hold door closed
5. 4D FINISH NAILSto tack shims in place
6. 8D FINISH NAILSto nail through casing
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Tools List
Tools You Will Need
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Hammer or nail gun,
to attach casing and jambs to rough opening -
4-foot level,
for checking plumb or level -
Drill/driver,
for fastening hinges -
Tape measure
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3/4-inch chisel,
for fine-tuning mortises -
Phillips-head screwdriver,
for mounting lockset -
Utility knife (for trimming shims
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Retractable plumb bob,
for plumbing jamb
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