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Hollow Metal Door for Existing Drywall Opening 38" x 85", 2x4 Wood Stud Wall with 2 Layers of 5/8" Drywall Each Side (6-1/8" Overall), USA Made

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Hollow Metal Door for Existing Drywall Opening 38" x 85", LH Reverse, 18-Gauge Polystyrene Core, KD Frame for 2x4 Wood Stud Wall with 2 Layers of 5/8" Drywall on Each Side (6-1/8" Overall Thickness), USA Made (3-4 Week Production)

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Part Number: SLT-DW-618-3070-LHR
Inspection-Ready, Built to Spec, 3 to 4 Week Production

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

This Steel-Lite™ hollow metal door with KD slip-on frame is built for retrofit applications into existing drywall openings 38" wide x 85" tall. Designed for 2x4 wood stud walls with two layers of 5/8" drywall on each side (6-1/8" overall wall thickness), it provides a clean, professional fit without the need for demolition. Proudly USA made with typical 3–4 week production.

Application Fit

  • Opening Size: Retrofits an existing 38" wide x 85" tall drywall opening.
  • Wall Build: For 2x4 wood stud walls with two layers of 5/8" drywall each side (≈ 6-1/8" overall thickness).
  • Handing: Left Hand Reverse (LHR) swing.
  • Use Case: Perfect for schools, healthcare, government, or commercial interiors needing durable replacements in multi-layer drywall partitions.

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 reinforcement at lock and hinge points.
  • Prep: Factory prepped for standard commercial hinges and lock hardware.

KD Slip-On Frame for 6-1/8" Walls

  • Type: Knock-down slip-on frame designed for drywall retrofit applications.
  • Fit: Sized to sleeve 6-1/8" wall thickness (2x4 studs + 2 layers of 5/8" drywall each side).
  • Anchorage: Secured with compression anchors and base attachments into existing stud construction.
  • Installation: Ships in sections for quick handling and easy on-site assembly.

Advantages

  • Retrofit-first design eliminates the need to remove drywall or studs.
  • Built to match finished opening and wall thickness for accurate fit.
  • Prime coat ready for field topcoat to match interiors.
  • Proudly USA made with a typical 3–4 week lead time.

Key Specifications

BrandSteel-Lite™
Opening Size38" W x 85" H (existing drywall opening)
Wall Type2x4 wood stud wall with 2 layers of 5/8" drywall each side (6-1/8" overall)
HandingLH Reverse
Door Skins18-gauge galvannealed steel, prime gray finish
CorePolystyrene insulated (non-rated)
FrameKD slip-on retrofit frame
OriginUSA Made
Lead Time3–4 weeks

Ready to retrofit? Steel-Lite™ hollow metal doors with slip-on frames are built for 2x4 drywall partitions with two layers of 5/8" board on each side, providing a precise fit, fast installation, and long-lasting durability.

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