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Hollow Metal Door for Existing Drywall Opening 38" x 85", 2x4 Wood Stud Wall with 5/8" Drywall Each Side (4-7/8" Overall), USA Made

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Hollow Metal Door for Existing Drywall Opening 38" x 85", RH Reverse, 18-Gauge Polystyrene Core, KD Frame for 2x4 Wood Stud Wall with 5/8" Drywall Each Side (4-7/8" Overall Thickness), USA Made (3-4 Week Production)

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Steel-Lite™ Hollow Metal Door for Existing Drywall Opening 38" x 85", RH Reverse, KD Frame for 2x4 Wood Stud Wall with 5/8" Drywall Each Side

Built for retrofit applications, this Steel-Lite™ door and frame assembly is sized to fit an existing drywall opening 38" wide x 85" tall with a 2x4 wood stud wall and 5/8" drywall on each side (4-7/8" overall thickness). Featuring a KD slip-on frame, this USA-made system provides a clean, accurate fit without the need for full wall demolition. Typical production time: 3–4 weeks.

Application Fit

  • Opening Size: Designed to retrofit an existing 38" wide x 85" tall drywall opening.
  • Wall Build: Fits 2x4 wood stud walls with 5/8" drywall on both sides (≈ 4-7/8" overall thickness).
  • Handing: Right Hand Reverse (RHR) swing.
  • Use Case: Perfect for interior renovations, tenant improvements, and facility upgrades.

Door Construction

  • Skins: 18-gauge galvannealed steel with prime gray, paint-ready finish.
  • Core: Polystyrene insulated (non-rated) for rigidity and thermal efficiency.
  • Edges & Reinforcements: Interlocked seams with heavy backing plates at hinge and lock locations.
  • Prep: Factory prepped for standard commercial hinges and lockset.

KD Drywall Slip-On Frame (4-7/8" Wall)

  • Frame Type: Knock-down slip-on frame designed to sleeve over drywall walls.
  • Wall Fit: Sized specifically for 4-7/8" finished thickness (2x4 stud + 5/8" drywall each side).
  • Anchorage: Compression anchors and base attachments secure frame into existing stud wall construction.
  • Installation: Ships in sections for easy handling and quick assembly on site.

Advantages

  • Retrofit-first design — install without tearing out existing drywall or studs.
  • Sized around finished opening and wall thickness for accurate fit.
  • Prime coat finish ready for field topcoat to match existing interiors.
  • USA made with short 3–4 week production lead times.

Key Specifications

BrandSteel-Lite™
Opening Size38" W x 85" H (existing drywall opening)
Wall Type2x4 wood stud wall with 5/8" drywall each side (4-7/8" overall)
HandingRH Reverse
Door Skins18-gauge galvannealed steel, prime gray finish
CorePolystyrene insulated (non-rated)
FrameKD drywall slip-on retrofit frame
Country of ManufactureUSA
Lead Time3–4 weeks

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