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   Tomhome | Feb 23, 2000 10:42am | #4

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   Joe,

   I admit I'm a novice but think I think with a little advice I might be able to tackle the project.

   I have built and hung an interior door before. I made it from tongue-in-groove 3/4" paneling and used it as a door to a crawl space area. I had knocked a hole in a wall (approx 4'x5') to gain access to a crawl space to do wiring work and use the crawl space as storage. I framed out the area, built a door, prehung the door into a jamb I built, then shimmed the door into the frame which already had 1"x6" on top of 2"x4" framing.

   Tom

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   Guest_ | Feb 23, 2000 06:06pm | #5

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   Tom,

   A "yes" answer to an either/or question is not an answer.

   Is the door two 24" doors OR is the door one 48" door? A "yes" does not answer this question.

   Is the door an interior door OR is the door an exterior door? Again, a "yes" does not answer this question.

   Rich Beckman

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   Guest_ | Feb 24, 2000 10:06pm | #6

   *Tom,I'm with Joe on this one. Your second door hanging of your life, if you actually count the first one, could be a mucked up disaster with french doors. Why not hire a carpenter and work along with him or just watch? Won't cost a lot, doors will look good, no trips back to home depot, and you learn.But, you could spend some time researching the topic in the archives so that you don't look bad when the guy shows up!Mad Dog(Trying to be delicate but fear I'm not succeeding)

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   Guest_ | Feb 24, 2000 11:30pm | #8

   *Tom,If you decide to do this yourself, look at this website Hometime hanging doorsThe doors you bought should have some long screws. You take out a screw from each hinge and replace with the long screws to go into your framing. Be sure you have shims behind the hinges.Make sure you test the doors to be sure they clear your floor covering before you permanently attach the jambs. Good luck

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   Guest_ | Feb 24, 2000 11:30pm | #7

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   I am going to try installing 48-inch pre-hung interior French Doors. What size nails should be used to fasten the door to the frame (I haven't framed out the opening yet). Keep in mind, I will be staining, not painting - does that affect how I do the job?

   Thanks in advance!

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   Guest_ | Feb 21, 2000 04:01pm | #1

   *Tom, Is that a pair of 24" doors or 48"?And do you mean size of nail to fasten jamb to rough opening?Stain or paint, just don't beat the crap out of the doors, it's harder to invisibly repair something that gets stained.Interior or exterior doors?

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   Guest_ | Feb 21, 2000 05:32pm | #2

   * Tom@Home,

   When I read your question I felt that this project might be a bit over your head. I think that you need to consult with a carpenter in your area for some advice on how to process.

   Please don't take this suggestion negatively, it is the best advice I can give you. Good luck.

   Joseph Fusco View Image "The price of apathy towards public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." -- Plato

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   Tomhome | Feb 23, 2000 10:34am | #3

   *Calvin,Tom, Is that a pair of 24" doors or 48"? - YesAnd do you mean size of nail to fasten jamb to rough opening? - YesStain or paint, just don't beat the crap out of the doors, it's harder to invisibly repair something that gets stained. Interior or exterior doors? -Yes