Remove the old frame around the opening with a hammer and pry bars where you want to install french doors.
How to install french doors with frame.
Got 30 minutes to learn how to install french doors.
Caulk to fix the insulation and framing in place.
Well then get comfy sit back and learn.
Tape measure or ruler to measure the old and new doors and frames.
We used a framing kit that worked with a variety of sizes.
The most complex part of the task is measuring the doors and calculating the width of the opening for the set of.
How to install pre hung interior french doors.
After you find the width of the frame then calculate the height of the door frame.
For standard door frames french doors are also available in pre hung kits making installation simple and straightforward.
Older homes have non standard sized openings so you may need to install a new jamb inside the opening to fit the french doors of your choice.
Calculate the height of the opening.
Pre hung doors eliminate many of the steps necessary to installing a door.
Insulation to make it so those winter winds don t start whipping around your door.
The first step was to frame the opening to the basement room where we were going to need the double french doors.
How to frame a french door step 1.
The easiest way to cut the door frame is to cut through the 2x4 frame.
Step 2 cut frame.
Figure out your space s opening for where you want install your doors.
Use the long level and carpenter s square to make sure the inside of the opening is square and true.
Ours was 58 wide by 82 high.
Provided the wall.
Measure from the floor up and add 1 inch for the bottom and 2 inches for the top jamb.
How to install exterior and interior french doors in a existing opening.
Install the new frame and firm it up using shims.
After your new wall is built mark the measurements on the 2x4 frame.
Hammer and nails nail set screwdriver depends on the nails holding your old door in place to remove the old door and put on the new door.