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Article: Installing stainless steel doors: the do's and don'ts.
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- Doors and Hardware
- Article date:
- September 1, 1999
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CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1999 Door and Hardware Institute. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Manufacturing superior 100% stainless steel door products takes many steps, including precision engineering and specific fabrication requirements by experts. Once accomplished, the next step is essential in preserving the special qualities of stainless steel. Accurate installation of conventional doors demands care and skill. Precision is vital with stainless steel doors to preserve the material's integrity. Extra care and proficiency during installation is necessary for two reasons.
First, using stainless steel allows no room for mistakes. It is pre-finished and cannot be fixed aesthetically. If a wood or steel door is scratched or dented during shipping or ...