Instructions / Assembly
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INSPECT EXISTING JAMB
A
D
C
E
B
Installation Instructions
for Interior Door Slabs (JII110)
• Verify it is the correct product (size, color, design, handing, etc.).
If any of the above conditions represent a concern, do not install
the slab. Contact the supplier for recommendations.
• Remove shipping materials such as corner covers, shipping blocks
or pads.
• Inspect slab for cosmetic damage, squareness and warp.
Needed Tools
• Safety glasses
• Screwdrivers
• Pencil
• Chisel or router
• Drill with bits and hole saws
• Tape measure
• Level
• Finishing tools (paint brushes,
roller, spray equipment, masking
tape etc.)
• Circular saw (for trimming)
• Wood plane (for trimming
orbeveling)
• Hammer
• Punch
Needed Materials
NOTE: Follow all material manufacturer’s instructions for proper use
and compatibility.
• Hinges
• Wood screws: 3/4" minimum
through hinges into the slab and
frame; for solid core, premium
composite and stile and rail
doors, 1 - 2 1/2" through each of
the top two hinges into framing.
• Wood putty/spackle
• Lock set and template
• Finishing supplies
• Masking tape (for trimming)
• 150-280 grit sandpaper
REMOVE PACKAGING AND INSPECT SLAB
MATERIALS AND TOOLS
Verify Square, Level and Plumb
• Existing jamb should be
3/16" wider than the slab
and at least 3/8" taller.
There should be enough
distance between the
jamb edge and the stop
to accommodate the
thickness of the slab.
• Verify the existing jamb
is square. The (A) and (B)
measurements should
be the same. Maximum
allowable deviation from
square is 1/8".
• Verify the rough opening
is plumb (C, E and D).
The maximum allowable
deviation is 1/8".
• The opening oor or sill must be at and level (not be crowned or
sagged) (D).
• The face of the rough opening must be in a single plane (E) with less
than 1/8" twist from corner to corner.
• DO NOT install the slab unless the jamb meets the above conditions.
Professional assistance may be necessary to correct any problems
beforeinstallation.
For Retrot Installations
For retrot installations remove the old door and contact your local
waste management entities for proper disposal or recycling of products
beingremoved.