Frame Of A Doorway

Framing a doorway is an integral part of constructing a new wall.

Frame of a doorway.

A king stud is one that runs continuously from the top plate usually a double plate to the bottom plate. A typical residential door is 32 inches wide and 80 inches tall so the rough opening is 34 inches wide and 82 inches tall. The unfinished natural wood frame can be installed to either side of the door opening. This domestically produced pocket door frame includes the track installation hardware and instructions.

Cut the header to fit between the king studs. Cut 2x4s to the height of the door plus 1 1 2 inches 5 1 cm to allow room for the top of the frame and allowance for leveling the jamb. Install a cripple stud between the header and the top plate halfway between the king studs. Frame a door rough opening a pro carpenter teaches you his 3 simple rules for framing door rough openings efficiently.

The builder s choice wood pocket door frame is the builder s choice wood pocket door frame is constructed from solid hemlock and is conveniently pre assembled for easy installation. To make the door header cut 2x4s to the width of the original opening. Whether you re placing a door in an interior or exterior wall the process is the same. Toenail the cripple stud to the top plate and the side of the header.

Make a header by fitting two 2 x 8s around a 1 2 inch piece of plywood.