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The stops, which were temporarily tacked in place, can now be permanently installed. Nail the stop on
the lock side first, setting it against the door face when the door is fully latched. Nail the stops with
1-1/2" long finishing nails or brads spaced in pairs about 16" apart. The stop at the hinge side of the
door should have a clearance of 1/32" (Figure 9-12). Allow 15 minutes to set the stops in place.

Setting the Trim
Casing is the trim set around a door or window opening. Most casing is from 1/2" to 3/4" thick and from
2-1/4" to 3-1/2" wide. Figure 9-13 shows three popular casing profiles.

Set the casing back about 3/16" from the face of the jamb. (Refer back to Figure 9-10.) Nail casing with
6d or 7d finishing nails, depending on the thickness of the casing. Space nails in pairs about 16" apart.
Casings with molded profiles need a mitered joint where the head and side casings join (Figure 9-14A).
Rectangular casings can be butt-joined (Figure 9-14B). With metal casing, fit the casing over the
drywall, position the sheet properly, then nail through the drywall and casing into the stud behind. See
Figure 9-15. Use the same type of nails and spacing as for drywall alone. Setting casing on both sides
of the door will take about an hour.

Hanging a Slab Door
In round numbers, allow about two hours for routine assembly and hanging of a slab door in a rough wall
opening. Here’s a breakdown:
•Cut and fit the jamb, 30 minutes
•Set hinges on the door and jamb, 15 minutes