Fitting A Door Frame In A Stud Wall

Toenail the cripple stud to the top plate and the side of the header.

Fitting a door frame in a stud wall.

To make the studs measure the height of the door to be installed. Cut and fit a short stud to fit between the door header and the ceiling plate if possible. Make a header by fitting two 2 x 8s around a 1 2 inch piece of plywood. The board that transverses the top of the studs is called the top plate.

The boards secured in an upright position along the sides of the frame are referred to as studs and are used to support the wall. Cut the header to fit between the king studs. This is the first part of a series of three and it s how to fit interior doors part one is the door lining. You ll learn about the different styles of doors available how to measure and fit the track and how to hang your sliding doors.

When fitting a door frame to stud work walls i drill and countersink 8 10 holes in each leg in pairs 100mm down from the top the same up from the bottom and then equally spaced in between. Robin s back with another carpentry tutorial. Using this mark as a guide cut and fit a horizontal header stud for the doorway. By screwing the frame in place you can adjust it by winding the screws in out later and wedging behind it.

Never cut a wall top plate.