How to Frame a New, Internal Door

[@andymartin86]

There should be a video like this every Sunday. Its almost a part of weekly life now watching DIY on a Sunday morning

[@Crazy_Dave]

I couldn't agree more. 👍

[@tomalex4806]

D&j projects post their videos on Sunday's at 12 and Wednesday's

[@ericpetteway3841]

I used to watch this old house on Sunday, this will be a nice substitute/ addition

[@The_Shadow_Returns]

Lol, it's Sunday today!!

[@stuartbromley3513]

This bloke is great. Really good stuff. Doing a great service for UK DIYers

[@russellterry8671]

Excellent for Aussies too 😂

[@JsR-7and9]

I use the magnet trick as well but instead of just rubbing the magnet on the wall surface I put a piece of greaseproof paper between it and the wall to avoid marking the wall. I HATE PAINTING. Love your videos - practical and great presentation.

[@trig]

Pro trick: Turn of the power at the breaker when ever working on a wall with power sockets in it. Remove the double socket cover and you can see if the feed cables go up, down and regrettably sometimes left or right.

[@Candisa]

That doesn't say anything really. In fact, whenever I put a socket or a switch in a hollow wall, I bring the cables in the box from the opposite side of where they are coming from so there's a little loop of extra cable in the wall without it running all too sloppy. Why? If for whatever reason the cable in the box needs to be cut back because of damage, and that leaves me with less slack that I'm comfortable with in the box, I can take out the box and flip it around to pull that extra bit of wiring through without having to find some extra length to push/pull through further along the way, moving the box up/down, making a connection, or replacing the entire length of cabling.

[@samrix5793]

What did you end up doing with the electrical in the end?

[@1x3dil]

Excellent work sir. We’ve come a long way with the art of fitting doors , thanks to the development of power tools . Harkening back to when I started work back in the late 60s , it was a regular sight to see a joiner fit a door with the add of a hand axe. Only doing the final fitting with a hand plane . I’d don’t know it makes me sounds like I was born in the Victorian era . 😂. Kind regards as always 👍

[@Crazy_Dave]

Stuart, your video's are top notch and perfectly edited with clear and thorough explanation of what you're doing, they're excellent for learning from with truly trustworthy content. Well done sire.

[@bogsdolics]

Hi Stuart another great video, I was told by a joiner, put three parts of the barrel of the hinge on the frame and the two on the door to help stop squeaking later on, keep up the good work, G.

[@andyc972]

This is peak Proper DIY, great quality content, a little humour, top tips, relevant safety advice all resulting in a great end result that enables others to feel confident attempting the same project ! Cheers, Stuart !

[@scotty6648]

What happened to the socket. Would be nice to know 😮

[@jamiefors5062]

Have a guess ?

[@jimh4072]

It just went away. 😂

[@samrix5793]

I like the Sunday morning start times

[@olson.pamela]

Enjoyed the way Stuart can do these projects so elegantly. I would have smashed out the entire wall of sheetrock. I do have some vintage solid oak doors I am going to be hanging. I'll need to create new door frames because the old frames are flimsy mahogany veneer. The doors weigh a good 40 lbs. In the US they do not sell separate door frames or linings. So I will have to make my own. I have done this once before and did an ok job. My prior experience was hanging doors on my chicken coop. ugh those doors were hung very amateur. I learned a lot doing that. The chickens didn't comment.

[@naebadyersel]

Thanks stuart but a bit dissapointed. Normally your videos are so very detailed and step by step, i feel this video was a bit rushed and you missed a good bit ie. the electrical sockets relocation, the door jams install and the architrave installation. We all love your videos and happy to wait so no need to rush, big fan :)

[@cliffcarlo180]

Morning Stuart At 16:24, I observed that you had used some temporary blocks to prevent the door from falling while levelling it in the frame. It would be helpful to mention this step to your viewers so that they don't overlook it and end up with the door falling out of the frame, damaging either the door or nearby furniture.

[@Troy_Kelly]

I really enjoyed watching your door installation project! I recently tackled a similar job in my home, replacing a 30-inch door in a stud wall. I found that using a stud finder really helped me locate the studs quickly, just like you did with the magnets. It’s crucial to ensure those hinges are solidly anchored, especially with heavier doors. One tip I learned the hard way is to always double-check the measurements before cutting; I had to trim my door twice! Also, sealing around the perimeter made a huge difference in soundproofing. Great job on the project, and thanks for sharing your process!

[@genty1960]

I know this video was about making the door opening but it would have been nice to detail what you did with the wiring for the socket that was in the way thank you

[@johnm3413]

Routing those hinges rebates without a jig. Skilz Stuart! Great video. ❤ Only extra tip would be to place the fixing screws so they are covered by the door stops.

[@ramsaysg]

The socket magically disappeared 😉

[@Mr-To-Do-List]

Yeah and the lead as well

[@cainjake7940]

Either Stuart moved it over or he just removed it and put the cable in a box

[@markhannan4712]

You can get internal door casings with the rebate cut into them but not as easy to fit as a door lining . Love your videos

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

I like to sit the (cut-down) door into the lining gap (shimming it to position) and mark BOTH door and lining for hinges at the same time to ensure they line up a 100% . I also use a small cordless router and a homemade template to rout out the hinge pockets... it makes it really easy especially for the lining pockets... and even better if you have multiple doors to hang, I have 10 of 'em to hang here... 😕 Great vid as always, mate !... 😎👍☘️🍻

[@Bari_Khan_CEng_CMarEng]

I believe the bosch wall scanner takes you to touch the wall with your other hand as it uses your hand touching the tool as well in its capacitance sensor. And, your tool* could also be knackered as well.

[@siaddersl2936]

Been watching your videos for some time now, just subscribed and as others have mentioned great timing, this week I will mainly be building a doorway into an existing wall 😊😊😊

[@AMAZING5355]

Muchas muchas gracias por compartir la experiencia, excelente video de como colocar una nueva puerta, (y como hacer el hueco para ella), limpio, a velocidad máster, sin prisas, y disfrutando el trabajo, soy también un joven adulto que ama la carpintería...felicidades!!!, recibe saludos desde Aguascalientes México...😉👍

[@HighDollar17]

Thanks for making this video. Im leaning towards buying a used door, non pre-hung, for a room that im framing in my basement in order to save money. Ive learned some things in here that will definitely be of help. Respect from Wisconsin, USA

[@wez2251]

This is really interesting, loads of info ,I feel like I could tackle this project after watching this , a part 2 would be nice, see the finished product.

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Great video. I've had to move a door and followed a very similar approach, retaining the door rather than salvaging the lining and trying to patch and fill. Cheers. K.

[@patpending8134]

06:28 What happened with the double socket and wiring?

[@PixelatedPenfold]

Great Video - some super tips as always. However, I'm sure I saw in a video somewhere on KZbin that when screwing plasterboard to studs you shouldn't screw so tight you rip through the paper covering because that massively weakens the fix. Am I remembering that correctly?

[@jeffcarroll6553]

Yes, the gib pops thru, never tear the paper.

[@johnthresher259]

Stuart, to make life easier why not custom make your own door lining to the size of the door plus a few extra mm so you don't need to trim the door. I believe, and please correct me if I'm wrong, that in a lot of new builds the doors/linings come ready assembled to fit into the opening so no trimming. Great video as always. Keep 'em coming!

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

You're not wrong about new builds, if the architect has specified 'cassette' doors, the doors will come complete, closed and slot in the opening. Initially fitting with tabs into the wall face and hidden by the architrave. Each hinge has an adjustment screw that allows you to get the hinges to swing properly and maintain a consistent gap. I've 10 in my 5-year-old house, and they're a bugger to match when you have to put a new door in. The only benefit is that factory hinges have curved corners so you can do the whole hinge with the router and a template.

[@johnthresher259]

@@StrawbyteWorkshop There's a Robin Clevett video where he fits the doors without trimming into the pre made mdf linings. I think it was on a refurb property (not his Big Build) where he slotted them into existing openings and shimmed/packed accordingly.

[@terrytopliss9506]

Great video Stuart,plenty of information and tips and some humour. Thanks for the video.👍👍

[@jacktar6877]

Why is there insulation in the internal wall ? . Great video, well presented by the way

[@artursmihelsons415]

Excellent video as always! 👍 Your detector get crazy for one reason - it picked up static discharge from sliding it near surface.. Some wall materials do that.. To avoid this, hold detector with one hand, but other hands palm You need to put on wall under test, usually, it will be 5-50cm from detector in that test zone.. Try not to lift hand from wall..

[@williambelford9661]

This video came at just the right time - moving my bedroom door is my next project, I now have a good idea of what I need to do and in what order things need doing 👍🏻👍🏻 Only thing I'd do differently would have been to take the faceplate off of the patress box to see where the cables ran.

[@craigbuckley4832]

Very good video, I've learned a lot and picked up a lot of new ideas. Many thanks, keep up the great work and the great videos💯👍

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

That was a great idea cutting small pieces of drywall to eliminate mess. Job well done thanks for sharing it was great content

[@harisfrq]

Thank you Stuart , the timing of this video could not be better! I needed just this

[@stevethorndale231]

Great job as always, I have a recommendation for you. When using a router for door hinges, the job can be made easier with a trend corner chisel. I bought one a while back, so good😊

[@markshaz8691]

As easy as you made this look, this would put me out of my comfort zone.

[@c.a.g.1977]

Nice one Stuart, very informative. Next week the handles and latch? Any chance of showing how you could fit a new door into a plaster block wall?

[@kannablade3186]

Renovating my house and this is exactly what I was looking for, even the door hinge vid suggestion! Thank you

[@RhinstoneSouron]

Perfect timing! I've bought some new doors and need to alter the door casing to fit the smaller doors.

[@alexlev4631]

Splendid! Especialy router tips. Why not use flat hinges?

[@EightBitTony]

I have that scanner, I find if I hold the scanner in one hand, and put my other hand on the wall (anywhere), then I get much more reliable readings. It's almost as if grounding the wall through me, allows the scanner to operate better.

[@craigbuckley4832]

Brilliant video, I've learned alot from your videos, very clear and easy to understand. Many thanks 💯👍👍

[@Stormin_Mike]

Magical door stops appeared not mentioned?

[@Joe-jv5mm]

Top tutorial video, attention to detail brilliant for the DIY, What make was the router

[@DazDaz105]

Good video and a decent job. Did you make another video on how to sort the electrics out ?

[@colingoode3702]

Good video Stuart. Where did the socket go? I did a similar job on breeze block wall to put in a fire door from our kitchen into our attached garage. Made my own door lining out of 22mm thick MDF because std door linings were not deep enough. I put a lintel in as well as intumescent sealing stripping around the door. For someone who's only a DIYer it turned out OK. At some point I've got a loft hatch to enlarge, a utility room at the back of our garage to create & a raised floor in our loft with extra insulation to do. The list seems to get longer longer every year! 🪛🛠

[@wirelad1]

Will you stain or varnish.? Spray or roller - I have 11 off these doors to fit so thanks for showing me this Stuart perfect timing xx

[@kevinbyrne5320]

Love these videos. Would be interested to see how you would close off a door to convert into wall.

[@terrywalker4733]

Hi Stuart, informative Video and enjoyable, it would be nice to see a follow up video completing the job etc.

[@thomo74]

Very helpful. Especially the tips about minimising dust etc.

[@topgazza]

Really informative and entertaining. The perfect mix

[@davidfelton134]

Great video Stuart! Sometimes you see the "middle" hinge placed much closer to the top hinge than than the middle. Why? is that better for heavy doors?

[@davidfelton134]

Thank you Bob for the advice. Very useful and interesting. Dave F@@bobbobberino2306

[@douglasgilzean9801]

As an ex joiner, when I was an apprentice I use to pencil a hatch sign on the side of the door where I wanted the ball of the hinge. That way I made sure I didn’t cut out for the hinges on the wrong side.

[@richardphillips3303]

A masterclass in fitting a door, with the added bonus of cutting a hole in a wall! Thanks Stuart, that was amazing 👏 😊

[@SRTPN]

7:14 - a little nod to Charlie Diyte? 😁

[@andreashenning7094]

Exactly my thought as well!

[@DropShort105]

8:25 😂😂😂. Great video as always, Stuart.

[@BrodaPaul]

Brilliant video stu. Really enjoyed it. Keep up the good work.

[@olliekearsey4273]

Great video, came just in time I have 3 doors to fit. Keep the videos coming 👍🏻

[@edwardhammock24]

10:06 probably worth a mention that those black bugle head screws are necessary if you don't want rust marks on the finish plaster. They are expensive for a massive box but necessary.

[@pinkplonker8776]

I have got to change a load of doors for oak ones. A few of the frames need changing as well. I got a cheapo damaged door from Wickes, it was £20 because of the damage. It is a crappy door but it is perfectly sized and square so I am using it as a template for frames and hinges etc.

[@RiBenjafield]

Thanks Stuart - great idea for a vid and well explained as usual. Door looks fantastic and I liked the ‘hello!’ moment. 🙂Any chance you could show us how to seal it all back up again as we need to see how to do that for a project we have in mind (only joking - but not joking). 👍

[@BanogeCottage]

Very useful video thank you! When fitting the door lining what height would you be looking to set that at? Door was 1981mm so about 1986mm? Thanks

[@scooo0ooobz715]

Great video as always and explained easy for the novice and pro 👍

[@peterglithero-d4w]

Hi, I like your videos a lot. I am looking at making some plantation shutters in the near future. A video on this would be good, especially where to source the materials from.

[@marcusregan4815]

Nice one. Where'd the electrical go??

[@RB-xg2vz]

As soon as I hit 40 I wake up at 7am religiously whilst rest of house is fast asleep even at weekends 😂 so this is “me time” ❤❤❤

[@pigeonlove]

So how does that work, do you sleep an hour earlier or is everyone else on their phones? Sleep is important, too

[@RB-xg2vz]

@@pigeonlove they are all fast asleep, I’m wide awake no matter what time I go to bed night before. So DIY KZbin = Sunday morning

[@trig]

A length of bathplug chain with a magnet on works great. Swing the magnet back wards and forwards along the wall face. When the magnet sticks to the screw let the chain fall from your hand and this will indicate a plumb line which should be the center of your stud.

[@Enrico_Fusai_Counselor]

How about the perimeter of the opening? 🙏🏼

[@coachkeith56]

...great video, what stopped the door from falling through when you measured up the hinges?

[@difrobban]

How will you be able to fix the door frame in the future when the wood expands, shrinks or twists? Not a single step resembles how we install interior doors in Sweden.. Maybe you have wooden studs of better quality?

[@6panel300]

Very good well explained video. Btw, once the lining is fully installed including the architrave etc it is no longer a door lining, it is then a door frame. A bit like an ugly duckling becomes a swan.

[@anwolfs9804]

Makes me want to give it a go myself! Only our walls are made of brick and won't go so easy as yours :D well done, enjoyed watching that

[@cobberpete1]

All praise the multi tool. Makes jobs that much easier. I have a big bucket of those shims. boy do they get used a lot.

[@nd6629]

Hey there! Do you have a video on how to install a concealed door closer? Loving your videos btw

[@AndrewKenmare]

Another great video Stuart.... You really are the top man 👌

[@simongb7897]

Great to watch someone take their time, do templates first etc, but the reality is most builders or Chippys nowadays are cutting corners and looking to the next job.

[@yourmasterrenovator86]

Very helpful hints, very smart. Very well done 👍👏🙏

[@lukefishwick7538]

No header needed for the frame?

[@tonysutton6559]

What happened to the socket cable? Thanks for the magnet trick tip? I wonder if they fixed plasterboard with screws in the mid 1930s.

[@ThePhilvantwo]

So you didn't put any lead on either edge nor take the arris off.

[@xfilion]

Loving the guitar music.

[@harddriven1344]

Another top notch video Stuart.

[@awantamta]

Another brilliant job but I would love to see you do the same on a brick wall.

[@HammerDrew]

You couldn't have timed this video any better, thanks 👍🏻👍🏻

[@davidmiller4078]

Nice work amigo you present the tasks well cheers

[@LarsFars-ck2qo]

Just what I'm looking for. Great details

[@19SSL94]

you should think about getting the milwaukee m18 fuel multitool.. that and a shop vac, you could get done in less then an hour you should do a review on it

[@PartyOf8Please]

7:17 Hellow! 😊 Perfect timing - I want to make two back-to-back bathrooms into one bathroom. Now I know how to cut the wall between the two, and refinish it so no one will ever know! To get started, I need to remove some cabinets (I think they are going to another room - there won’t be room for them in the bathroom after we do what we’re trying to accomplish), permanently remove two sinks, permanently remove one toilet, permanently remove a tub/shower unit, add in a roll-in shower, add a pedestal sink and poof! A much safer setup for my wife!

[@relaxreflect5888]

The doors in my house have a pin in them, so to remove the door, just pull the pins out. Do these still get used? If not do you know why? Cheers 👍🏻

[@abdullahzarin967]

what about the holes, rough edges, spaces, how do you fix that to look attractive?

[@Quaker521]

Professional video of a professional job! Thanks for the upload Stuart - very informative.

[@garulusglandarius6126]

Excellent as always Stuart, thank you 👍

[@summerjunk929]

how would you frame into a solid wall opening? concrete screws?

[@HighDollar17]

Not speaking from experience, but based on what I've read online about fastening framework to masonry and concrete, most people these days use Tapcon screws. A particular size is required for your application, as well as a hammer drill and a masonry bit to pre-drill your hole

[@summerjunk929]

@HighDollar17 great thanks for the info!

[@anonymousperson4363]

Could it be possible the magnets were inferring with the scanner?

[@e-bikerbulgaria]

Great job but what if your doorway depth is double imperial brick? Been looking buy a door lining suit.

[@jackiehogan8640]

Two door linings side by side. Replace standard door stops with wider timber strips to hide the join

[@ronaldhussein6463]

Nice one Thanks for the tip@@jackiehogan8640

[@rob-24971]

I use the trend hinge jig, so much quicker. Put the markers where you want the hinges, router them out then transfer the jig to the frame and the markers are in the same place for you to hang the door. It’s just so much easier.

[@neomatrix2722]

Ty for sharing. Learned alot.

[@hosseinarbabpour4724]

I like your work