How To Build A Door Jamb For Interior Doors
Attach the included router bit to your router.
How to build a door jamb for interior doors. Look for the gap between the door and jamb to be one eighth of an inch 32 cm on all sides. Hold the door against the jamb to check for clearance. Step 4 install header.
Cut two 2 x 4 inch boards to length to form the header of the door. For example if the door leads to a laundry area make sure the door will be large enough to fit a washer and dryer through and preferably 36 wide. Place the door inside the jamb unit.
Take into consideration what types and sizes of items you will be placing in the room. Installing a new door jamb by yourself. Place the door inside the jamb.
Center the door in the jamb and place blocks under the door so that the face of the door is flush with the top edge of the jamb. Place the head jamb over the top ends of the side jambs. The door needs to fit comfortably inside the jamb.
Measure and cut 2 x 4 inch boards. Attach the jig to your door by screwing it in on both the top and bottom you can fill repaint these holes later. Install the door inside the jamb frame by assembling the hinges.
Insert the studs into the door opening. Add or remove shimming so the door fits. Place the jig in the correct spot on your door.