Title: Install a prehung interior door unit.
Course: Carpentry III (17003-III) > Section: Installing Interior Finishes

Installation should include

- hanging the door square, level, and plumb, with side jambs straight-edged
- applying adequate shims on all jambs
- ensuring that the door makes contact with the stops
- ensuring that the clearance margin between the door and the jamb is consistent.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What determines a right-hand or a left-hand door?
- What are examples of prehung units?
- What are the key fastening points for prehung interior door units?

NCCER Carpentry Standards

Level Two, Module Six (27208-13): Doors and Door Hardware

Module Six (27208-13) describes the installation of metal doors and related hardware in steel-framed, woodframed, and masonry walls, along with their related hardware, such as locksets and door closers. A discussion on the installation of wood doors, folding doors, and pocket doors is also presented.