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  • Mar 18, 2013, 03:53 AM
    pastor1189
    Door Sizes
    I have 3 doors. The doors itself are 30" wide by 80" Another closet door it self measures 18 x 80. I am not allowing for the jamb work. So is the size that will fit
    30x 80 and 18x80
  • Mar 18, 2013, 09:40 AM
    ma0641
    Yes. The door is typically 2-2 1/4" smaller then the rough opening. You will have to route or chisel the hinge space. Doors will be available as a slab door or pre bored. Get the prebored unless you have the door lock jig.
  • Mar 18, 2013, 10:07 AM
    pastor1189
    Yes the doors are prehung in the jambs and already bored out for locks




    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ma0641 View Post
    Yes. The door is typically 2-2 1/4" smaller then the rough opening. You will have to route or chisel the hinge space. Doors will be available as a slab door or pre bored. Get the prebored unless you have the door lock jig.

  • Mar 18, 2013, 10:12 AM
    creahands
    If you have the doors, you will need a 2 1/4'' bit for the door set and either a 7/8 or 1'' bit for the latch.

    If you don't have the doors get prehung and prebored. Easier to put in.

    Rough opening has to be 2'' larger then door size.

    Chuck
  • Mar 18, 2013, 10:16 AM
    pastor1189
    Thanks these doors are prebored and prehung






    Quote:

    Originally Posted by creahands View Post
    If you have the doors, you will need a 2 1/4'' bit for the door set and either a 7/8 or 1'' bit for the latch.

    If you don't have the doors get prehung and prebored. easier to put in.

    Rough opening has to be 2'' larger then door size.

    Chuck

  • Mar 18, 2013, 12:15 PM
    joypulv
    Have shim shingles on hand for the sides of the jamb where you nail. Studs are usually set a bit wider than the setup door in case the studs aren't exactly plumb.
  • Mar 18, 2013, 12:19 PM
    pastor1189
    Very Good


    Quote:

    Originally Posted by joypulv View Post
    Have shim shingles on hand for the sides of the jamb where you nail. Studs are usually set a bit wider than the setup door in case the studs aren't exactly plumb.


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