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Default Nails for door frame


"1D10T" wrote in message
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"SBH" wrote in message
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I know, generally one would use framing nails either by hand or gun, but
what size nails are appropriate for an interior prehung door and frame?
This is a prefabbed 6 panel hung door you buy from Home Depot. Not solid
core or the 6 panel pine door. It's very light. Do you think 15 gauge
finish nails would do the trick?


Never heard of a 15 gauge nail, but 3" screws will serve you better, since
they can be loosened/moved for adjusting as needed. They're no harder to
caulk, putty or cover than nails, either.

It's a 15 gauge finish nail gun. Therefore, I would think the obvious is 15
gauge nails but not sure of their actual number size such as number 8 penny
nails. Perhaps I'm wrong.