6 3 1 frames may also be supplied with anchors welded in place.
Steel jamb door installation.
A steel door and frame can be installed into any type of wall including drywall or masonry partitions.
6 5 where possible one jamb should be butted tightly to the wall.
Install door handle set and jamb strike plate.
Install wood shims at several points the gap between the top of the doorjamb and the steel stud header taking care that the shims do not push the jamb down.
6 4 slide frame into wall opening.
6 6 use tapered shims between anchors and wall and spreaders to maintain squareness and alignment of frame and to maintain door opening sizes.
Mark and mortise hinge locations on jamb if needed.
It s essential that doors and frames are installed properly.
Steel doors and frames are often used in commercial applications as well as in some exterior residential openings.
People often blame the manufacturer when there are issues when in fact the problem lies with poor installation.
6 6 1 drill appropriate size hole per fastener.
Install sweep seal at door bottom.
Steel door and frame installation.
Drive pairs of screws through the top.
The videos below demonstrate how to install doors and frames the right way.