Buyer decision guide
Prehung vs Slab Doors for Projects
The supply format changes the information required in the quotation and the work left for the site team.
Direct Answer
Choose prehung, slab or a complete door set according to who controls the frame, installation, hardware preparation and site tolerances.
Buyer decision table
| Format | Usually suits | Must be confirmed |
|---|---|---|
| Slab | Projects with local frame and installation control | Leaf size, handing, machining and site frame |
| Prehung | Repeated openings with coordinated frame supply | Jamb depth, rough opening, handing and hardware |
| Complete set | Buyers wanting leaf, frame, trim and accessories mapped together | All components, packing and installation sequence |
Check site responsibility
Confirm who measures the opening, supplies the frame, installs hinges and prepares the lock. The same leaf can require different information depending on whether the project buys a slab or a complete set.
Quotation input
Send the schedule, wall thickness, jamb depth, handing, frame and architrave requirements, hardware preparation and destination. This allows the supplier to identify the parts that are included and excluded.
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Buyer questions
Prehung or complete sets can simplify coordination when frame dimensions, handing and hardware preparation are controlled in the same schedule.
Not necessarily. Compare the complete installed scope, including local frame, machining, labor and site coordination.
It can when the project specification includes them and the profile, dimensions and finish are confirmed.