How to frame a closet door opening?

Once the closet door is hung, you need to determine the exact location of the closet door opening on the wall. This is easy to do with a tape measure. Measure the width from the wall where the closet door hinges to the wall on the wall the closet door opens. This is your door opening. You will need to cut two pieces of molding to size to fill the space between the closet door and the wall.

How to frame a closet door opening in wood?

Wood framing in closets is usually built around the existing door jamb The jamb is constructed around the door’s perimeter, and the wall framing is fitted inside the jamb on the sides and top, and against the jamb on the bottom. The area of the jamb that is visible when the door is closed is called the “jam” and the area where the wall framing is visible is called the “jamb face.”

How to frame a closet door opening steps?

If you have a new closet door, you’ll want to start by adding molding to the wall and the door jamb. Next, add the finishing trim for the door, including the molding and the hardware. The molding should be installed flush with the wall and door jam. As you can see from the image below, the hardware should be at the same level as the molding.

How to frame a closet door opening in wood frame?

Because closet doors are often used to divide spaces within larger rooms, their framing options are limited. They need to be able to frame the opening for a sliding door or a pocket door, and closet doors are usually framed with wood. If you want to add storage beneath your closet door, you can add a wood block on the floor under the door. We recommend using two 2x4s or 2x6s, rather than one thicker board, so the framing will be more sturdy.

How to frame a closet door opening in a door?

When you frame a door opening, you want to make sure the jamb is level and plumb. If your closet door is uneven, one side will hang off level, leaving a gap in the door. If the jambs are plumb, but the door isn't even, you'll end up with a gap at the bottom. To ensure the door is level and plumb, use a level and a stud finder. The stud finder will help you locate the wood framing studs