How to Close Off a Doorway | Framing In a Cased Opening

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Check out more videos from this remodel here- kzbin.info/aero/PLKeoAfcTZa1GYKkq_uzSFbj0u_q5A-uRs&si=0DwIYDFx_xWMc4tZ Subscribe to my channel- bit.ly/SubscribeToTheFixer Thanks for watching! 😃

[@MidwestMagicCleaning]

I'm remodeling my house, and I've learned so many awesome things from your videos. Thank you for making my work easier.

[@redwitch12]

From Phoenix AZ: "Hey, is that ol' Johnny Remodels His Own House?" "I dunno, let's hang around his house and see if he remodels it himself." "I bet he does!"

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome to hear! And thanks for the shoutout a few weeks ago! I really appreciate it!

[@kylefish7443]

I've been using that same trim puller while remodeling our 130 year old house, and it's been great for saving antique trim pieces that I can't replace or replicate.

[@KellyJelly9976]

I am literally salivating for the multi-part reno videos for this huge house. Wow! Going from one room to three - amazing!

[@sharonrobledo136]

You give easy guidance and with the reason to follow the instructions, nicely done

[@leewillers4621]

Thank you Matt for the video! I loved seeing the way you explain why you are doing things. Koda is so cute!!❤

[@lindaroyal8161]

I love watching you work, you make projects seem so easy. All those years of practice!

[@chrisw443]

I'll miss the 90's wood, but excited to see your finished remodel!

[@b5maddog]

Great job! Really like that trim removal tool. Thanks for sharing

[@pamelas9]

We don't have a table saw (and it never occurred to us) so instead of ripping down 2x4 when we closed our doorway we used thinner drywall on one side. Reno is always about problem solving.

[@ca6177]

Good to see you again. Take care. I get a kick out of you putting 1/2 of a wall to keep kids out! 😆

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

🤣

[@snormandy3030]

I have a similar project where I need to slightly move a doorway over, but not close it up completely. I think this video should get me most of the way there. Thanks!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome. Hope it helps. Good luck with the project!

[@richardstone2337]

Nice to see you again.......Hope to see the finishing episode soon........

[@kilopo3030]

Damn I actually wanna do this. This is really helpful thanks.

[@ivanwill]

Nice work as always. Curious, any reason why you didn’t trim the carpet back a little? 9:00

[@dpgsm]

I agree carpet should have been trimmed

[@ninabooker2904]

Wow Matt. 550K subs, that’s amazing. You have earned each and every one. I’ve been here for a long time and have enjoyed the content, you’re an excellent craftsman, explain how and why. TY

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks so much! And thank you for all of the support throughout the years! 😃

[@carlahubbard7561]

Love your videos, wish I was younger, I could reno my old mobile home?

[@williamwales6619]

Lovin the pry tool. No seen it before. Lovin the idiot proof instructions . Thanks for vid. 👍

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Thanks for sharing! It’s looking good!

[@shnooglebunny]

nice tutorial.

[@erindover6617]

Thanks!

[@Peter-gh5tz]

We use stud adhesive as well as plaster screws here in Australia

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

I have heard of using stud adhesive. Never done it. Can’t hurt though. Just would not want to be the person to remodel next haha

[@Peter-gh5tz]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair G’day mate the stud adhesive does stick strong, but doesn’t really affect demolition, as you aren’t re-using the old plasterboard anyway, so a smack with a hammer does the trick Also the adhesive helps eliminate screw pops, especially in ceilings Love the content you put out, my favourite KZbinr by a mile 👍

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

That means a lot. Thanks so much and thanks a lot for the info!

[@kevincorbin6273]

Matching the existing stud layout can be helpful as well

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

True!

[@gauseb]

Why wouldn't you remove the tile?

[@clsmokes]

You can get a drywall bit that stops the screws from going too deep, they're cheap money

[@xsvennstein]

A framed opening in the wall like that is also a nice opportunity for a semi-recessed bookcase, a shallow display niche, art niche, or even an interior window depending on your plans for the spaces.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Very good point!

[@vickigreen2981]

So smart to block the access but keep the entertainment visible

[@yr1491]

Nice work! Your videos keep me motivated. 💪

[@yvonnesmith2578]

Thank you! I have a project that I need this info for. Very helpful 😊

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome! Hope it helps!

[@includenull]

How come you didn't cut the tile or the carpet back? I think I would have and put the bottom plate on the ground.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

It just really wasn't necessary and would add a lot more work, especially cutting the tile back. Very messy too!

[@pamelagreen8543]

Ah. Answered my question.... lol​@@TheFixerHomeRepair

[@timdoehler3043]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair lets hope you don't change the flooring in those rooms... or the next person doesnt want to ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@coatknight]

​ @TheFixerHomeRepair tile I can understand, but the carpet?

[@nhow4]

@@timdoehler3043​​⁠​⁠someone clearly didn’t watch the video because he literally said he will in fact be replacing the floor too in the future. It’s really not a big deal at all, you’d just cut the carpet when you do the carpet. I mean I would’ve at least cut the carpet since that’s easy and not messy. Even if he was doing the tile in the future, you could just cut that in the future too. Too messy now and like he said not necessary at all, so why make more work for yourself when it’s not taking anything away from the job quality wise, cause as we all know this dude never cuts corners or half asses anything, so we can trust him with what he’s doing in his own house lol

[@pamelagreen8543]

I'm just curious...why did you choose to leave the tile under the new wall section?

[@pamelagreen8543]

Answered below... thanks

[@brianhume4743]

Because it’s his house and he can do what he wants ,end of

[@mattieruth2171]

TFS❗️

[@jennifermartinus4929]

Nice work, Matt. Like seeing Koda. 👍 🐕

[@aubreysmith66]

can't believe you have to have an inspection for that.

[@ullgeologist]

It’s another money-making scheme.

[@timothycreasy2161]

I am curious, are you planning on moving the light switch from its current location ? You said it needed to be inspected before you closed it up. And if that would be part of it ?

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Yes. All of the wiring needs to be changed in this room. Stay tuned! Lots happening!

[@RobertDickens2002]

What are you gonna screw top of drywall to?

[@mrclaus859]

Thanks for posting

[@Chuck-RETROGAMECAVE]

Question: would you not put a header 2x4 so you have something to screw into for the top of the drywall sheet?

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Don't need it. Just going to put screws in at the top of the studs. 👍

[@jim-Infinity]

thanks for sharing a good video

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@karimgomez6933]

Have an opening in the wall too and was thinking about closing it out. Only thing is looks just like a wall, no framing. Really don’t like the inspection part though. Thank you

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

You shouldn’t have to get it inspected. I just have to because I am doing a whole bunch of other stuff in that room.

[@aznko2]

Annnnd we’ve started.. let’s get it done 🎉

[@maryquinn3982]

😂 I agree

[@AllenZee]

mudding/taping - really sucks LoL You make it look easy bro nicely done

[@Pallidus_Rider]

The Fixer 👍

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

👍

[@marchu50]

Nice video.

[@SouthernTee71]

Do you have a video of installing a small window into a bathroom wall that doesnt have a previous opening?

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Unfortunately I don’t. I wish I did. 😞

[@scottgordin9709]

Great step by step demo, rough framing and quick drywall install. The only thing is you intentionally left the tile and carpet then framed right over it. That would drive me crazy, there is no way I could do that.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Haha yeah I get it. It is all part of the plan, there is no way I was going to cut that tile and make a mess/cause way more work when I am likely going to tear it out down the road. At that point I will just break it out of there and add some shims. Easy peazy. If this was a structural wall I never would have done it this way. Thanks for watching!

[@RemnantsOfBeauty]

Any reason why you didn't put the studs evenly spaced "on centre" ? You keep saying on centre but you were measuring from the left side. Just seems off to me to not make the studs evenly spaced in the gap.

[@IMOO1896]

Awesome prybar

[@RobertStanmire]

Where did you get the tool to remove the casing

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Amazon. Link in the video description. 😁👍

[@kwat1979]

Koda does not obey construction zone rules 😂

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

🤣 really he makes the rules in this house haha

[@joha7484]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@jsaysyay]

just imagining a world where one does this instead of buying one of those fences to block of kids and dogs lol good on you for starting so quick after just recently explaining the plans!

[@jennlizzy2019]

Hey, Re-Store, what you can. There are people who would love to have that molding.

[@julio3421]

I hope you're renting your old house😊

[@TanukiDigital]

It's crazy that door jam wasn't even secured in any way.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

I agree but unfortunately it’s very common.

[@IdahoShawn]

Hey you get S*** done and I commend you for that!!!... But... (You knew there was a but coming) But, why didn't you remove the carpet and shim up to tile height on that side, or better yet remove the tile and carpet and attach your bottom plate directly to your subfloor?... Would have taken minimal extra effort and produced an even better end result...

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

🤣 it’s all good. My reasoning is that I just didn’t find it necessary, the studs are only holding up a few sheets of drywall… also, I am eventually ripping that tile out and the carpet. at that point I will shim under. No big deal.

[@stanso9478]

I heard a fun part at 19:58

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

🤣

[@sharonromer6606]

🙋‍♀️👍🔨💕

[@jameslastname9171]

That’s not 16” on center.

[@nothingtoseehere93]

It would be cool for you to transform this into a modern house. Caseless windows and doors, recessed baseboard, etc. looks so good

[@ArgonKripton]

u just need three horizontal piece that is it cut it short this not bearing load wall

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

And you are free to build it that way if you want. 👍

[@j.c.linden]

I so would not have put the bottom plate on top of the tile and carpet. I also would not have closed off that opening or been cutting that room into tiny areas.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Good thing it's not your house then I guess. 😉😬

[@robstephens]

Why not just cut 3/4" strips off of the existing drywall and screw the new drywall to the existing studs?

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

You could do that too. More messy and more work but you would save on a couple 2x4’s. 👍

[@resecurelatch]

Do you do product reviews? I have a new product for ReSecuring a door latch or deadbolt. Would like to send you one if you would like to check it out.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Hey! Sounds cool. Feel free to send an email to matt@thefixerhomerepair dot com

[@dorotheaisserstedt9238]

...........bis bald...........!

[@johnsmith-sw7ii]

I'm halfwat through your video where you're about to place the bottom plate. STOP!! The correct way is to cut back the carpet AND cut back the tile to the sub floor!! C'mon....You know that!!!

[@johnvoigt1154]

1k 0:18 layout

[@sergeihanush2262]

That is a bummer!!! You didn't cut off tile and carpet from under the bottom plate