Commercial Door Help Center
Hinge & Hardware Locations
Pre-Fitting Worksheet for Commercial Doors
This form is used to measure the hinge and hardware locations of doors being retro-fitted to existing frames.
Pre-Fitting Worksheet for Door Frames
This form is used to measure hinge and hardware locations for replacement frames or as a guide for door replacement when the old doors have already been discarded.
Hollow Metal Door Hinge & HW Locations by MFR
Use this diagram and table to identify common hinge and hardware locations for hollow metal doors.
Hollow Metal Frame Hinge & HW Locations
Use this diagram and table to identify common hinge and hardware locations for commercial metal door frames.
Troubleshooting & Installation Guides
How to Install Hollow Metal Slip On Drywall Frames
How to Install a 3-Piece Knocked Down Slip on Drywall Frame Using Compression Anchors (SDI Steel Door Institute)
Hollow Metal Frames for New Stud Wall Construction
How to Install a Hollow Metal Frame During Construction of a New Stud Wall (SDI Steel Door Institute)
Hollow Metal Frames for New Masonry Wall Construction
How to Install a Steel Door Frame in a Masonry Wall, During New Wall Construction (SDI Steel Door Institute)
Hollow Metal Punch & Dimple Frames for Existing Walls
How To Use Punch & Dimple Anchors to Mount Steel Frames to Existing Walls (SDI Steel Door Institute)
Commercial Steel Doors & Frames: Storage & Topcoat
Jobsite Storage and Field Application of Topcoat for Hollow Metal Doors & Frames (SDI Steel Door Institute)
Commercial Doors: Hollow Metal Door Installation
Recommendations & Best Practices for Commercial Steel Door Installation (SDI Steel Door Institute)
Troubleshooting: Fix Gaps Between a Door & Frame
How to Fix Gaps or Adjust Clearance Between the Edge of the Door and the Frame (SDI Steel Door Institute)
Troubleshooting: Fix A Door That Won’t Close Properly
How to Fix or Adjust a Door That Will Not Close Properly Due to Hinge Bind (SDI Steel Door Institute)
Troubleshooting: Out Of Square & Twisted Frames
How to Fix Hollow Metal Frames That Are Out of Square or Twisted (SDI Steel Door Institute)
How to Measure for Replacement Commercial Doors
Recommendations & Best Practices for Measuring Replacement Doors (SDI Steel Door Institute
Timely Steel Frames: Standard Frame Installation
How to Install Timely Door Frames for Commercial Use
Disclaimer: These resources are based on general industry educational material. This information is not specific to any brand or model. Some video or print instructions may differ slightly from the products you have. Please note that all products sold by USA Fire Door should be installed by professional installers of commercial doors who are certified and familiar with typical product types & installation methods. The information and procedures included on this page are for educational purposes only. Building standards and accepted practices may vary based on geographic location or other factors. USA Fire Door cannot and does not, under any condition, assume responsibility for any losses related to the installation of products sold or any representations made on our website(s).
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