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How to Add a Door to An Existing Framed Opening?
Posted on 1/8/22 at 10:46 pm
Posted on 1/8/22 at 10:46 pm
I figure someone on this board has solved this issue before.
I took a new job that has a lot more work from home and I'd like to add a doorway to my home office where there is currently only a framed/cased opening but no hinges or middle trim piece for a door to close against. It looks like this but not as wide:
Is there a simple door that I can just install in the opening or would I need to purchase a brand new casing that has the door already install in it? The area also isn't very large so a couple little hinged half-doors that open from the middle would probably be the best thing for the room.
Any info is appreciated! Thanks in advance.
I took a new job that has a lot more work from home and I'd like to add a doorway to my home office where there is currently only a framed/cased opening but no hinges or middle trim piece for a door to close against. It looks like this but not as wide:
Is there a simple door that I can just install in the opening or would I need to purchase a brand new casing that has the door already install in it? The area also isn't very large so a couple little hinged half-doors that open from the middle would probably be the best thing for the room.
Any info is appreciated! Thanks in advance.
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Posted on 1/9/22 at 12:16 am to bapple
How about a barn door?
Posted on 1/9/22 at 12:50 am to AmosMosesAndTwins
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How about a barn door?
That’s exactly what I was thinking.
Posted on 1/9/22 at 1:19 am to AmosMosesAndTwins
Looking at it there isn't enough room. Wall on the left isn't big enough and it looks like a corner on the nearest side.
I guess he could do an overlapping barn door, but that would look a bit off.
I guess he could do an overlapping barn door, but that would look a bit off.
This post was edited on 1/9/22 at 1:20 am
Posted on 1/9/22 at 1:24 am to fightin tigers
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Looking at it there isn't enough room. Wall on the left isn't big enough and it looks like a corner on the nearest side.
My interpretation from OP was the photo isn’t the actual space.
Posted on 1/9/22 at 5:57 am to bapple
You'll have to measure the opening(Between the casing), Order 2 slabs (If 36' opening order 2 slabs at just under 18" each), Mortice your hinge locations, Determine swing direction and install stop trim.
Posted on 1/9/22 at 7:33 am to bapple
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This post was edited on 1/9/22 at 7:38 am
Posted on 1/9/22 at 11:02 am to bapple
First, you may want to ask yourself a couple questions... like; do i want doors that open into my space or out towards the other space. Common sense may say that's silly but i mentioned it because you may have space limitations; do you want the doors and completed project to look like it was there originally or do you want a focal piece, like antique type doors; if you don't want swing doors then are barn doors an option?
Plenty of options for you but if you want something like french doors, and depending on the size of the opening... you could have it done and close it around them with additional trim levels.
Plenty of options for you but if you want something like french doors, and depending on the size of the opening... you could have it done and close it around them with additional trim levels.
Posted on 1/9/22 at 11:08 am to bapple
You could probably add bifold doors
Posted on 1/9/22 at 11:18 am to wickowick
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It looks like this but not as wide:
Read the last sentence ......This isn't the opening.
What is needed are measurements and the way you want the door to swing. You also need the consideration of the current interior design of doors and window frames already existing. The last you want is a bank vault door in a early American interior design....Are your other doors hollow core or solid? Are they raised panel? It sounds as if he wants simple and not it into a major weekend project.
Two photos needed. The actual opening and a nearby door for reference.
Posted on 1/9/22 at 12:48 pm to bapple
I've done this kind of work a few times, sometimes with barn-style doors and others with swinging doors and even a dutch door once. Really need a lot more information though.
Posted on 1/9/22 at 1:27 pm to bapple
Hanging doors is not that big of a deal if you have carpenter skills. Do you have any carpenter friends? I just did 6 doors for my brother with a hammer and chisel.
This post was edited on 1/9/22 at 1:29 pm
Posted on 1/9/22 at 1:29 pm to Clames
Including a picture would certainly help... here:
I appreciate all the input. I don’t have a ton of space seeing how this room was likely part of the garage previously. It is off the kitchen and garage and this little hallway (where I shot the picture from) isn’t super long or wide. But at the same time I’d like to have just a simple door for extra privacy there.
I appreciate all the input. I don’t have a ton of space seeing how this room was likely part of the garage previously. It is off the kitchen and garage and this little hallway (where I shot the picture from) isn’t super long or wide. But at the same time I’d like to have just a simple door for extra privacy there.
Posted on 1/9/22 at 2:42 pm to bapple
That should be easy. Take off your trim, Measure your width, subtract 2 inches and that will be your door size. Go get a jamb, and install per instructions.
Or just call a handy man
Or just call a handy man
Posted on 1/9/22 at 3:10 pm to bapple
From that photo it looks like a bifold door, like used on many closets or pantrys, would be an option to consider and you wouldn’t need to remove trim to install it.
Posted on 1/9/22 at 3:40 pm to CrawDude
A bifold door would certainly be the easiest OP, but I hate bifold doors personally.
Not sure if by privacy you mean ‘noise prevention’ but if that’s very important a regular door properly installed is going to be your best bet.
Not sure if by privacy you mean ‘noise prevention’ but if that’s very important a regular door properly installed is going to be your best bet.
Posted on 1/9/22 at 5:02 pm to baldona
A bar door would be the easiest. Two hinges and swings both ways.
To keep the beasts out, a simple slide lock will work.
To keep the beasts out, a simple slide lock will work.
Posted on 1/9/22 at 5:42 pm to CrawDude
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From that photo it looks like a bifold door, like used on many closets or pantrys, would be an option to consider
I like this idea. The space is really small and a full-sized swinging door may be a bit much for the space since it’s tight. Not ideal but the options are a bit more limited with the fact that it was an added room and used to be part of the garage.
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Not sure if by privacy you mean ‘noise prevention’ but if that’s very important a regular door properly installed is going to be your best bet.
I think I could put some weatherstripping or something around the edges to help a bit with sound. It doesn’t need perfect sound reduction because I usually have a Bluetooth headset on but the extra privacy would help.
Thanks for all the suggestions. I’ll look around a bit then report back.
Posted on 1/9/22 at 7:07 pm to bapple
A bifold door literally hangs in a trimmed doorway. It may need a special order size but you could do it yourself in under and hour tomorrow if it’s stock size.
The only issue imo with a bifold is it would definitely look more temporary. It also takes up some of the doorway. A barn door may be a decent option also if you have the space for it to sit out of the way and then none of the doorway would be used.
The only issue imo with a bifold is it would definitely look more temporary. It also takes up some of the doorway. A barn door may be a decent option also if you have the space for it to sit out of the way and then none of the doorway would be used.
This post was edited on 1/9/22 at 7:08 pm
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