KD Drywall Frame
KD Drywall Frame
Starting at: $160.00
Description
3-Piece Knocked Down Drywall Frame for Stud Walls – Commercial Hollow Metal Door Frame
This knocked-down drywall frame is designed for interior stud walls and can be used with steel or wood doors. Suitable for light- to heavy-duty applications in commercial and institutional buildings, these frames are installed in rough openings after the wall has been constructed and finished. They are supplied with KD (knock-down) corners for fast and efficient installation.
Features
- Constructed from 16-gauge cold-rolled steel
- Pair frames available for double-door openings
- Includes screw-adjusting compression anchors that tighten against the stud
- Sill attachment is made through the frame face directly into the wall sill runner, with factory countersunk holes for screw fastening
- Hardware preparations and reinforcements comply with ANSI A250.6 standards
- Recommended for interior applications only
- Fire-rated for up to 90 minutes with WHI / ITS mylar label applied
| Construction |
Heavy Duty; 16-Gauge Cold Rolled Steel - meets the requirements of ANSI A250.8-2014 (SDI 100) |
|---|---|
| Handing |
Handed - LH/RHR, RH/LHR |
| Jamb Faces |
2-inch Jamb and Head Faces |
| Stop Height |
5/8” Stop Height |
| Rabbets |
Unequal Double Rabbets Standard |
| Returns |
1/2” Double Return |
| Corners |
Exact Fit Die-Mitered Corner Connections |
| Hinge Reinforcements |
7-Gauge Hinge Reinforcements |
| Strike Prep |
4-7/8” Universal ASA Strike Preparation (Blank Strike Jambs Available) |
| Closer Reinforcement |
Optional 14-Gauge Door Closer Reinforcement |
| Silencer Preparation |
9/32” Silencer Preparation |
| Pair Head Preps |
Flush Bolt Strike, Silencer Preps |
| Optional Preps |
Blank Hinge Jamb For Continuous Hinge, Deadbolt Strike, Electric Strike, Exit Device Strike Reinforcement |
| Anchors |
Screw Adjusting Compression Anchors on Jambs, Dimpled Base Anchor Holes |
| Fire-Rating |
Optional – WHI / ITS up to 90-Minute Fire-Rating (Mylar Label) - Fire-Rated Assemblies must be in accordance with NFPA 80 |
| Finish |
Factory-Applied, Baked-On, Rust Inhibiting Primer (No Special Color Options) – Not intended to be a finish coat. It is recommended that finish paint (top coat) be applied after installation |
| Buy American Act Compliance |
Meets Buy American Act – Made in USA |
| Mfg. Hinge/Lock Locations |
Steelcraft Locations Standard (Ceco, Curries, and Custom Locations Available) |
Measure the total wall thickness and add 1″ to determine the required jamb depth.
Wall Thickness (throat size) + 1/2″ return + 1/2″ return = Jamb Depth
| Stud Type |
Stud Size |
Drywall on each side | Wall Thickness (Throat Size) | Jamb Depth (Profile) |
| Wood |
2″ x 4″(3-1/2″) |
5/8″ | 3-1/2″ + 1-1/4″ = 4-3/4″ | 5-7/8″ |
| Wood |
2″ x 4″(3-1/2″) |
1/2″ | 3-1/2″ + 1″ = 4-1/2″ | 5-1/2″* |
| Wood |
2″ x 6″(5-1/2″) |
5/8″ | 5-1/2″+ 1-1/4″ = 6-3/4″ | 7-3/4″ |
| Wood |
2″ x 6″(5-1/2″) |
1/2″ | 5-1/2″ + 1″ = 6-1/2″ | 7-1/2″* |
| Steel |
2″ x 3″(2-1/2″) |
5/8″ | 2-1/2″ + 1-1/4″ = 3-3/4″ | 4-3/4″ |
| Steel |
2″ x 3″(2-1/2″) |
1/2″ | 2-1/2″ + 1″ = 3-1/2″ | 4-1/2″* |
| Steel |
2″ x 4″(3-5/8″) |
5/8″ | 3-5/8″ + 1-1/4″ = 4-7/8″ | 5-7/8″ |
| Steel |
2″ x 4″(3-5/8″) |
1/2″ | 3-5/8″ + 1″ = 4-5/8″ | 5-5/8″ |
| Steel |
2″ x 4″(3-5/8″) |
5/8″ (2 Layers) | 3-5/8″ + 2-1/2″ = 6-1/8″ | 7-1/8″ |
| Steel |
6″ |
5/8″ | 6″ + 1-1/4″ = 7-1/4″ | 8-1/4″ |
| Steel |
6″” |
5/8″ (2 Layers) | 6″ + 2-1/2″ = 8-1/2″ | 9-1/2″* |
| Steel |
8″ |
5/8″ | 8″ + 1-1/4″ = 9-1/4″ | 10-1/4″* |
KD Drywall Frame (Wraps the Wall)
- A (Frame Width) = Opening Width + 2″
- B (Frame Height) = Opening Height + 1″
Example
For a 3′0″ × 7′0″ door and frame, the rough opening should be 38″ × 85″.
Note: For fire-rated openings, drywall must extend at least 1/2″ into the frame.
Drywall Compression Anchor
Drywall Dimpled Base Anchor*
