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 Measure the area of the opening, the length, width and height and the door
itself to make sure that your door will fit to its frame. Take note of the measurements for
your reference when cutting the door jambs.
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 Get all the necessary equipment needed for the task. Choose good quality wood
that will last for a long period of time, look for woods with a hard core. Manufacturers offer a
wide variety of wood species such as mahogany, cypress, hickory and hard maple. They are
known because of their quality for making doors because of their hardness. Check the wood
to see if there are cracks or any damage before purchasing them. They may look bad ʹ
especially when they are used as interior wood doors. Cracked or damaged wood will give
you problems in time.

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 Cut the door jambs one at a time according to your measurements. Then fit each
door on one side of the opening. You may put the door in the opening to make sure that your
measurements are equal in both sides. In doing pocket door installation you do not need to
put in the door while installing it. Use shims to adjust the door in its place. After fitting the
first door jamb, do the second one for the other side. After cutting all the door jambs, fit
them all at once to see if they fit perfectly.
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 Have the door finished with sand paper to make it smoother. Paint
the door jambs according to the theme of your house or have it varnished to protect your
door framing. Let it dry for a few hours.
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 Fix the door jambs using nails or wood screws to hold it in its proper
place. Be sure that it was nailed and screwed properly just like when you have to replace a
sliding door because it may not function properly or might break easily.