Building a Wall and Installing Double French Doors // DIY Home Renovations

Part 02 | The Library Renovation | Building a Wall and Installing Double French Doors
Follow along and watch me work on my most recent renovation project, the library! In this second video, I'll be building out a wall and installing double French doors.
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[@jasminejones4518]

I don't give a good gosh darn that you didn't have the specific measurements. NICELY DONE SIR!🎉👏🏽 I'm nervously motivated!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽✊🏽

[@MarkCranerium]

I'm liking that home built step stool. Great idea. Cutting out the bottom plate was a "whoa, that was smart" moment for me.

[@Youcanman]

That wood step stool is actually from IKEA. :)

[@joshprice32000]

Cutting the underside of the bottom plate to avoid sawzall into the floor was GENIUS!

[@Youcanman]

Pretty sure I saw that tip somewhere else! I'm no genius! Ha. Thanks for watching!

[@masonpeckels3449]

Totally with you on screws over nails, especially if your not a carpenter. I have built.2 of these before and it's super fun

[@DevilDoc0311]

Great vid! I’m considering doing something like this to convert our formal dining into a library/sitting room.

[@yeayeayea359]

Thank y’all

[@joeyprather4739]

Best channel name ever.

[@hansjensen7823]

I really like the fast pace of the video with the voiceover. Great format.

[@PhunkyWilly]

Also not a pro by any standard. I am building my wall in place. Thanks for the help!

[@Youcanman]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@travisdonley8768]

Tim this is awesome man, love the timelapse shots!

[@Youcanman]

Thanks Travis!

[@billbachman6940]

Love This video but really wanna see final product

[@Youcanman]

Thanks for watching Bill! You can find the end results here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp66mYSph52baM0

[@buzzpatch2294]

nice work- thx

[@VV-om8vv]

Like the attention to detail, especially removing the drywall strips so that the wood could connect to wood.

[@Youcanman]

Thanks for watching! Yeah, I knew I'd regret not having that direct contact.

[@stormman8393]

Great video, I learnt a stack for a similar project. Blessings to you brother

[@Youcanman]

Thanks, you too!

[@CoastalUpcycling]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@Youcanman]

Thanks for watching!

[@kristenpack]

I'm assuming this is over hardwood? Not LVP? We're doing the same project over floating floors.. just trying to decide if we want to cut the floor out where the bottom plate? It's the only thing that makes sense to me. It's on a second floor for reference..

[@Youcanman]

Yes, over hardwoods. I think you'd probably be fine, but cutting out for the bottom plate might be best. That way you're directly on subfloor and would eliminate any worries of going over your floating floors.

[@tcaver]

Nice!

[@joanbenson4381]

I envisioned something like this, in my mind. We have a large room in the front that is being used as a bedroom; my bedroom. It is so big, I converted the front part into a 'library/study'. The opening to the entrance hall is just about the same size as yours, in this video. In my mind, I bought the door and set it up, then built around it. I guess that would be backwards, huh?

[@Youcanman]

Hey Joan. Yeah, you'll want to build the rough opening for the doors first. The door manufacturer will tell you what that rough opening size should be. Hope that answered your question. Let me know if I can be of help with anything else.

[@stephenwgreen78]

Love the videos. Surprised you don't have more subs...doing my part👍 And my boy's hugs make everyday better😁

[@dave8776]

I know I’m late to the party but this is exactly what I am about to do. Thanks for uploading, this is great. How has this held up over the years? Anything you’d do different? Also what size door is that? Sorry if I missed it in the video. I’m trying to decide between 48in and 60in…

[@Youcanman]

Sorry for my late reply! It's held up fantastic! Dunno if I'd do anything different. 60" doors.

[@ellieloustalot1882]

Hey Tim. Very helpful video. I’m wonder where you got those French doors? I have an opening between my living room and dining room that would be great for this. But it’s not a conventional dimension. Where could I get a simple style French door like this made?

[@timharmanphoto]

I got mine at Home Depot. I’m sure you could get doors to fit, but you’d probably have to special order. They’ll usually only keep standard sizes in stock.

[@TyOTT-lg2wq]

Thanks for the video. Can you please advise how much rough opening i should build if I have 60 x80" double French doors please. Many thanks

[@Youcanman]

You'll want to account for about 1.5-2". To play it safe you should make your rough opening 62"x82".

[@sozable]

I like how much easy it IS to but french Doors everywhere in the world except in France 😬

[@metameta46]

Very good video Man, doing about same thing was wondering though if it is ok to screw footer into hardwood , any concern for hardwood expansion issue later, or wood being split due to screw or any special screw to use for this purpose, any insight is greatly appreciated. Fyi- Our hardwood floor already 3 year old now

[@Youcanman]

I had zero concerns doing it, but I guess cutting the hardwood out and going direct to subfloor would eliminate any future worries. Almost certain I pre-drilled all my holes for the bottom plate sitting on the hardwood floors. It's been 4+ years and everything is still just fine.

[@georgerodriguez4809]

Exactly the video I was looking for. I am kind of doing the same at my house. The only thing my opening is almost 12 feet and I am putting a bigger door 73.75 with. Do you recommend my opening is 74.25? I wonder what is your door size and what I the width of the opening you framed. I hope you see my comments. Thanks

[@djxxxplicit]

Check the door's recommended rough opening measurements

[@Keeps-]

Might of missed it but what size door? What size was the rough opening?

[@daltonbetts2572]

Can i just do this straight to the sub floor? I am removing the flooring and thought it would be a good idea to do it like you did just without the flooring..

[@Youcanman]

Yep, totally fine! Thanks for watching!

[@diyamerican]

This video was just what I was looking for! Thanks man! From one Christian brother to another, keep making videos! You mentioned something about not being a professional, well let me tell you that you're a lot more professional than my wife and I and we're now bringing in roughly $300/month from KZbin. You have potential to make a nice chunk of change if you just keep putting up videos! God bless! -Craig

[@Youcanman]

Thanks, Craig!

[@f4kle2431]

I want to do the same and this is the video that I am looking for. One question, can I do the framing without removing the sheet rocks? Thanks.

[@miangel2019]

I think he removed the sheetrock due to the termite damage he found. But I was wondering the same.

[@Youcanman]

You *could* keep the drywall there, but it’s really best to have the framing tie directly in to the existing structure. There *could* be long term compression issues with having that drywall in between. And yes, I removed a lot more drywall so I could get at that termite damage. Thanks for watching! You can, man.™️

[@mariusfrost640]

Is it standard for double doors to come in a frame like that?

[@Youcanman]

Yes, you can buy the set pre-hung. You can save $ by buying just the door slabs and doing your own hinges and jam, but it's a lot of hassle especially if you've never done it before. Here's a set to check out at Home Depot: homedepot.sjv.io/LJ1ka (my Home Depot affiliate link btw)

[@juniorpink1021]

not bad for a rookie......but slow down the speed racer.

[@makennamarshall5558]

How did you install the windows?

[@Youcanman]

Do you mean the windows in the doors? They come pre-installed from the factory.

[@LuisGomez-ui2xj]

How much will a project like this cost?

[@Youcanman]

I'd say materials would be in the $700 range. The doors being the bulk of that.

[@robertsalas3984]

Awsome. but im afraid everyone needs a thumbs down once an awhile. Ill be the party pooper . good job though it really looks nice .

[@blahblahblah23]

Why are you wearing such a massive respirator?

[@Youcanman]

Because it's amazing and what I have. :)