How To Frame A Door Opening (And Figure Your Own Rough Opening)

[@6Sally5]

I watched 4 videos before this one done by all guys...all were experienced framers and handymen....none of them explained this even an eighth as well as you! Excellent video! Thank you!

[@iamtiaudra]

Right! I understood her soo much better than those other guys.

[@DarkLotusIIV]

Same same same

[@dioji6162]

Way to patronize her

[@jkadbhjadhboa]

Same!

[@osherkline5357]

Yeah because she’s explaining it for women to understand 😂

[@BigSarnt]

The explanations, the illustrations, the math, all done in an instructional fashion. Great job.

[@nintendad1166]

42 year old ex-framing carpenter here. I'm framing in a basement room and forgot how to do this. Thanks for the refresher!

[@christineroraff7975]

Thank you!!! I’m a recent widow, and when my husband and I lived in this house for almost 20 years and never finished the basement project. You put everything in an understandable way, and I’m gonna try this today.!!!!

[@joseenriquecastillo4662]

I can do brain surgery having someone as brief and clear explaining, keep the amazing work, you are awesome

[@Backyardkamadosmokin]

Industrial millwright/welder here finishing my basement on my own and your video helped me more than the other 4 I’d watched before combined. Thank you for breaking down the dimensions in a way that I could comprehend lol. Earned a subscriber here!

[@mattski1979]

I'm sure I've never said this to anyone before..."you have the most well appointed and demure voice." It's so nice to listen to for some reason. I guess I'm used to grumpy and gravelly voices. Thumbsed up and subscribed. Thank you.

[@mattski1979]

And your pronunciation of the word button's pretty cool

[@chrismalcheski9232]

You really did an excellent job with this - you didn't run ahead of yourself, everything was explained clearly and thoroughly. If only all instructional videos were as well-done as this one!

[@larrywalsh6517]

agreed! organized and understandable and the drawing alongside was very useful too. thanks.

[@MrVARhythm]

No one else with a video titled "how to measure a rough opening for a door" actually wanted to tell you how to measure a rough opening for a door. Thank you

[@bubblehead3177]

I stopped by for a refresher before throwing up a partition wall with a door. Great video. The drawings with explanations were fantastic. I have no doubt first timers could easily follow the material and get it done. Keep up the great work!

[@JunksawStudio]

Thank you!

[@jameswilson591]

Perfectly stated!! I was scrolling through the comments to make sure that I wasn’t making a repetitive comment and came across yours with the only difference of this being my first one. I just bought a house and I’m closing off a section to rent out in Airbnb. Wonderfully detailed, simplified and high quality. Thank you for the amazing video!!! Just subscribed!!!

[@johnkennett3265]

Wow, this is a gold mine to getting the job done efficiently. I am age 81 living in a remote tropical fishing village where salt sea air, earthquakes, typhoons demand constant home maintenance. This info is easy to follow.

[@safakerseven]

All the required information only with sufficient detail is given in your video - No time wasters! Thank you very much!

[@ryanmcnamara9726]

First time building a wall, your video is so detailed and simple to understand. I have referenced it several times. Thank you so much! You are fantastic

[@syntheticfunky6700]

Well organized, intuitive, straightforward, and thorough, and easily the best video I've seen on this subject. THANK YOU!

[@DontSuckGolf]

Not gunna lie i didnt think this would be what i needed when you started drawing but this is one of the best instructional construction videos Ive ever watched. Thank you.

[@blakephillipsrios]

AMAZING!!!! You literally answered all of my questions that I just could not seem to find answers to in all the other videos I've watched... they usually glaze over the vocabulary and the meat and potatoes of how to find the measurements... thank you!!!!!

[@chellevk520]

50 seconds in and I subscribed because of how clearly you explained what you were doing and why, including little bits of info that others may assume that one would know.

[@Nicole-pv4eg]

I just wasted like 2 hours of my life watching people frame in closets and doors and none of them can shake a stick at how informative your video was. THANK YOU.

[@tarekmesheit9635]

This is the second basement I am working on and everytime referring to your video to guide me. Thank you.

[@AOMartialArts]

About to blow out a double window for French doors. This video was absolutely THE BEST video for framing. What a tremendous presentation.

[@gevans5446]

Helpful video. Very clear and well-explained. Every time I watch videos like these it makes me wonder how much easier our lives would be if used metric.

[@jillianstulen4485]

Perfect! Easy to understand! Wish I had read this before I put in my door, but there will be more! THANK YOU!!!!

[@cjwildes4]

Hands down best vid on laying out for a door. just like the others who commented, I've watched a few videos before I found this gem. Bravo and thank you.

[@nelsonbalmaceda7046]

This is the best video for door framing .

[@lliaolsen728]

Thank you. Much better explaining than the other videos I watced. Loved your dancing with the studs 😅

Hey Girl, I’ve watched a lot of videos of ‘guys’ trying this info video out and you put them to shame with your expertise and precision in explaining. Kudos to you. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@490SavedOne]

I watched your video the first time I built a door opening in my new constructed bathroom. You do a GREAT job explaining how to do this. I am rewatching it now to remind myself on my third door opening. Keep up the great work!

[@bulbulwaberi446]

See you on the next one it's never too late to learn more and more thanks for the show it's what i was looking for how to do bathroom in my basement ty

[@krismarks9769]

Finally I know how to put together a header. Thanks for your simple and clear explanation.

[@Metaldad87]

I loved how you explained the why of all the dimensions but then put it simply. You made it easy for me to understand how to do this when I've never done it.

[@JunksawStudio]

I’m glad it was helpful!! I think there’s a lot of unnecessary mystery around stuff like this, so happy to pull back the curtain 😁

[@jamesaustin7147]

Really appreciate the way you explained how you figured out what size to make your door frame for framing… great at explaining.. thank you!!!!!

[@Rokits-realm]

thank you handymom. I'll be back for sure. Katie, you are the sweetest carpenter ever. Thanks for being you. :-)

[@cgjesdal]

Absolutely one of the better DIY vids. Well done!

[@IIIIIIAfghanIIIIII]

Absolutely best video. Way better than Home Depot and other Pros Videos. Thank you so much. You made it very easy

[@GingFilm]

Putting in a french door in our backyard shack. I'm a first timer for sure at this. I've watched about a dozen door install videos and found this THE most helpful of them for the logic of finding my rough opening, and understanding all the math. Really appreciated the graph paper illustrations. Awesome idea, and you really know your stuff! Thanks for helping me out with your video!!

[@dimensionswoodworks]

Thanks for the info! I build TONS of furniture but haven’t framed a door in a LONG TIME. I appreciate the thoroughness 👍🏻

[@JunksawStudio]

I’m nearly opposite 🤣 Do you make videos? 😁

[@DiegoBombardiere]

most useful video on I've seen so far, thanks

[@voncilesanders8308]

Girl, you rock! On my way to install a door to my shed now. Thank you so much!!

[@happydodgegirlevans2233]

This is so detailed for us girls working on DIY projects! Thank You so much!!

[@jamezbennett]

This was a perfect explanation, I am by trade a framing helper but normally all the measurements have been done and the layout set by the time that I have gotten there so this was extremely helpful

[@aaroncoon5738]

This is the best video I’ve found on framing doors. Thank you !

[@stanleyperry]

I have to sub ... never seen it done so easy and exsplained so well ...

[@hathawaydj1]

Well done. Glad KZbin sent me here first. Thank you.

[@SheriAnderson-busblessing]

You are truly gifted!!!

[@kimberlythurston733]

Thanks for the drawings. im a visual learner and your using the graph paper and drawing things out has really helped me.I've watched a lot of videos and this is the best yet. I am enclosing a small bathroom in a barn loft we use for our weekend getaways. Currently its surrounded by curtains, so you can see why I'm anxious to get a wall up! I honestly believe I can do this without having to hire anyone. Its 2 walls 7' long and a door frame around a bathroom in the corner of the room.

[@jwd888]

such a well explained way to do it..👍 deserving of a sub .

[@tracylittle-beath6916]

Great vide! Thx. Tip: I do screen prints sometimes, so ok for you to leave a few seconds extra at key points - like your written notes or a close up of a your bottom plate when fastening. 😁

[@jackitodd4803]

Can't seem to get a contractor to build my new basement but I think you just gave me the knowledge I need to do it myself! Thanks so much! Hopefully more videos are coming!

[@jackitodd4803]

*new basement bathroom

[@lylachristopherson865]

BEST VIDEO EVER!!! Very precise in language and the drawing also added to my understanding. NOW I can Put those basement doors in all by my big girl self!!!

[@patrickjohnston28]

This was legit the most educational video on this subject that I've seen. Very very well done ma'am, and you made it fun with the occasional dancing 😆

[@coyotech55]

Very clear and helpful! When I built my little building, I screwed up the door. I made the rough opening too tall and too wide. I had to do a lot of fixing and adapting to get that door in. This will help me get it right for the next door.

[@saltyolbroad2962]

Wow! This is a really good video! I'm not a mathy person, so "all you need to know. . ." Is so helpful! Along with the drawing! It's a really cool video.

[@alexr9514]

Fantastic explanation of this. The first video that shows us beginners how to frame a door please keep making videos you are amazing! I was able to remove a window and frame in French doors. It was just schooling I needed

[@PlayCraftStore]

Excellent job with the explanation! I just have to watch this 10 more times to make sure I get everything. haha. Thank you for this video it will help me with framing my interior French doors.

[@ninefortyeight9310]

excellent explanation of all the details.

[@1mrsleepy1]

Great teaching ability! Keep it up 👍

[@jaminations1475]

Legit....the best breakdown I have seen. Thank you!

[@sama1732]

Don't really understand the negativity with the down-votes! She's doing a great job explaining what is a complex subject for a lot of home owners.

[@saxytb]

it's the audio that sucks

[@stevenhaff3332]

I too, want to echo a big thank you. I have no experience with framing and construction, so everything you explained was helpful.

[@Hawkknight88]

Massively helpful video. Especially explaining HOW you do the math for the rough opening. Thank you!

[@jessehale6717]

I love the break down of your math makes it easy to visualize the one thing is using screws vers a 16penny nail is screws are much more brittle so if your wall was to shift screws will snap and nails fold and bend and have a little play too them it's why nails are used and not screws

[@cdcdogs4961]

Where did you go? You’re doing such a great job and I’ve been waiting a long time for a new video. 🤪 I hope you’re OK and hope to see you soon! 🙏🏽😁🥰

[@fhdesign28]

This helped me out a lot for the my basement finishing. Easy, fast way to frame a top header. Thanks!

[@Chat2Conaz]

100% want to ditto the commenters below. I watched several videos, and this was 100% amazing. Thankyou so much for the informative information. FANTASTIC A++++++++++++++

[@keithford2112]

Awesome. The sketches and breaking down the measurements and then following through with video of doing it. This was just what I was looking for. Thanks so much.

[@Attie_Aithia]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm trying to add a door to a finished space but this definitely helped me with how to measure.

[@bringingclaritytoconfusion3605]

Great video! I'm rehabbing a 5 unit building and just fired one of my carpenters! This is right on time!

[@theadorephaedon1691]

Great job 👏 keep up quality work!!!

[@dav1d_andrew]

You are amazing at sequentially explaining this build. Thank you for the maths🙏

[@bart1738]

Great Video. Thank you for this amazing explanation, straight to the point. You just got a new sub.

[@runthomas]

most useful video i found...im gonna order wood tomorrow ..thanks.

[@angelochamp2125]

Just amazing… best video by far god bless 🙏🏼 and thank you !

[@marcdesrosiers2871]

Excellent videos and excellent work !

[@jbeezy126]

great video. i got my answer in 2 minutes

[@lauraeldrige9666]

Wow you go girl! This video was incredible! Goals🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@davidwampler3781]

Very good tutorial. I'm doing a 30" outside door - as soon as it warms up - now I have detailed instructions. Hope you'll do more ......

[@shanarussell1254]

Best tutorial I’ve found on this. Now I’m ready to do it! Thanks so much

[@koh9894]

Fan-effing-tastic ❣️ Thank God for Moms. esp Handy ones.

[@eddyjr7125]

Great demonstration!

[@drivenbyvalencia]

Great video explained better than all others I’ve seen I appreciate you!

[@debbieeckels25]

Thanks for the drawing & excellent instructions. Good job!

[@wYatt121509]

Thanks Mom for the great explanation. Liked and Subbed. Keep it up.

[@johanmorris]

Great video. New subscriber! More info and exceptions for some viewers to think about: If you’re building on a concrete basement floor you should float your interior walls (needed where there are expansive soils). If there are load bearing walls, exterior or interior, a door header must be significantly more than a 2x4-osb-2x4 sandwich (I have a 2x8 sandwich for some interior doors in my house). Also, walls might use 2x4 or 2x6 construction. Door framing should match what is used; i.e. don’t build a 2x4 door frame in a 2x6 wall.

[@therealcommodoremccrary]

Loving the Locks!!! Thanks for the simple explanation of framing up a door

[@lyndon9863]

Great job!

[@se-outdoors]

Thank you for this detailed video. Extremely helpful for this newbie.

[@BLINKGOLD311]

Just the best explanation. Thank you! Incredibly helpful.

[@kylehall3493]

I wish all construction videos were this organized. Thank you for taking the time to make this! Well organized and clearly explained :)

[@DontTreadOnMyLiberty]

Nailed it!!!! Pun intended! Thank you for this. It was a HUGE help.

[@nick1949media]

Love your video. You take the time to explain what's really needed to get the job done. Drawing the layout is a great plus. You can never have too much information. Thanks for your time for making and sharing the video.

[@fueledtoperform]

This was very helpful, especially you drawing it out and explaining the measurements. Thank you!

[@JenniferWoellert]

More videos on this please!! My hubby and I are finishing our basement with bathroom!!

[@Sparky18059]

She's Awesome!!! Please keep up the great work!

[@glennryzebol4472]

The best video i`ve seen on this topic. well done

[@ileanamorales1384]

Wonderful, you explained it so precise and so clearly. Thank you, thank you so much 😊 🤩

[@scottsword3066]

This was a superb video.

[@michaelvigh926]

EXCELLENT...THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME.

[@chiraq1256]

Wow very informative. Learned a lot. I’ve done framing, but not for doors. I’ve hung plenty of doors.

[@AirZeee]

Thanks for this, while I'm not framing a door, I am seeking to confirm what I found with a (slightly unreliable) Stud/Service detector, and reconcile what I had seen elsewhere.

[@lola5bear]

Dam all the other videos I seen made it look complicated. Great video. Thanks. Cant wait to finish the grow room.

[@andrewartlett8313]

Hi Katie, I'm from UK. Retired teacher and have massive respect for your coaching and guidance techniques. I do wish you'd speak a little more slowly as I've trouble keeping up with US English. During our UK Covid lockdowns I've turned to carpentry and DIY projects. Your blogs have really helped. Being Human, without machismo, recognising thrift is best are all reasons I love your work on KZbin. Yet no new videos for a year? Have you moved to another platform? Taken a job? Please keep posting if you can. Andy UK (Manchester, but originally from London. I retired North 3 years ago)