How To Frame A Wall and Install A Door | THE HANDYMAN |

[@jamescrinnion8240]

While installing door casing a couple weeks ago, I had an 18 gauge nail break in half and ricochet (probably hit a framing nail). It came back and whacked me in the orbital bone within 1/2 inch of my eye. Since this incident, I always wear eye protection (The girly skirt of course is still optional). I admit the risk is low with new wood frame-ups, but I would caution anyone to consider the risks in cases where you may not know what's underneath the material you are nailing.

[@manuelalejandro8972]

@ james Crinnion: what if she says not to worry?

[@BeasoreBilly]

Agreed!!! I liked the video but that was an odd comment regarding safety and gender.

[@orion7741]

@@BeasoreBilly it was a hilarious comment because of all the safety sallies out there that love to tell people on the internet that they are not being "safe".....

[@joshuageorge7758]

@@1stFlyingeagle But did you die? What doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger. I guess, that’s what my dad used to tell me every time I got broken bones, stitches, staples, and even surgeries a couple times. Dad didn’t believe a guy could feel pain or avoid it. He doesn’t anymore for some reason, he says boy put your safety glasses on, you’re going to regret that one day. Lol

[@rb.867]

I saw sparks as the man was installing the 2x4 walls and he wore nada, I even offered him eye protection, I guess until he looses an eye, he won’t be wearing any safety gear. Lady or not, screw it, I’m wearing safety gear, I like my body a lot

[@Know-Way]

On Safety... I knew a guy that, on two separate occasions, had to have bits of metal removed from his eye from grinding metal without wearing safety glasses. Now he's much more careful what direction the sparks fly. ;-)

[@robertschram5391]

KZbin must be paying well. Gravy jobs lately. I'm glad your able to take it easy on your body. You deserve it!! I know what 30 years manual labor does to a body. Keep up the good work handyman..

[@davidhayes7975]

God bless KZbin. First video was exactly what I needed.

[@codykanz1350]

Solid. And drywall shims? The hits keep on coming with this guy. Thanks, Handyman.

[@droolbunnyxo9565]

You make it look easy - and it's why we "a-door" you! 😉 (What's hilarious though, comes later. When the parents are yelling at the kids, "What did we tell you about keeping this door closed?!! We didn't spend a gabillion dollars to keep the cats out for nothing!" 😡)

[@handymandycanada1038]

👏👏😆

[@droolbunnyxo9565]

@@handymandycanada1038 😁 (Thank you!)

[@duke1281]

Your comment is 3yo... it should have waaaay more likes. 😂😂😂

[@WestonGreene]

I wasn't sure whether I'd watched one of your videos before for a previous project (probably my tile work), but as soon as I heard your accelerated whistle, I knew.

[@brad0805]

Wow, i've been subbed for a while and this is the first time in ages YT has recommended your video! Good stuff as always.

[@pinecorey]

Happy to be a part of your channel. I 'll learn alot.

[@TheHandyman1]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@johndeangelo1782]

That’s awesome you said it doesn’t justify the walk to the trailer . Love it. I’d agree!!!!!

[@coryjohnson8206]

Doing a wallmacross my basement. Super novice here and the hardest thing currently is dealing with the drop ceiling. Do I rip it down.. rip it down just where the walls going like you did kind of. The problem is I'm going east-west then north south and then back east-west...

[@Mitzoplick]

Rather than replace one of the hinge screws with a long screw, I like to one hinge at a time, remove all 3 hinge screws from the jamb, install a long screw through the jamb behind the hinge, then screw the hinge back in. It helps with my OCD over having one hinge screw that will likely not match the other 2.

[@Twins22R]

Good to go through the top hinge with the long screw because this one has the most stress on it and pine door jambs don't hold the screw forever. After that wood strips out, you'll be putting a long screw in eventually.

[@anand8905]

Yup that's how I do installs on commercial sites

[@whitewolve42]

The whispering to your self part for the fast forward had me laughing hard

[@johnnichols2710]

You do good work bro. An old school drywaller taught me never have a seam at the header or eventually you get a crack.

[@ShawnMtz_78]

I've never seen an acoustic ceiling in a home before, cool

[@mikeillgaming4224]

I've seen them in basements

[@xTheDeathSaintx]

How do you build the wall when you don't have enough space to lay it down either way?

[@aboveallholidaylighting9305]

Im about to do this in a bit of a skinny hallway.any suggestions for making this as low profile as possible? Thanks for the content

[@NorwayChallenge]

Honest question. Is it normal in the US to not insualte internal walls? Doesn't it make for very poor sound insualtion between rooms?

[@Kelly-lo6cz]

Is this a hollow or solid core door? If it is hollow, would you have done anything different for a solid core? Like needing to make the frame stronger somehow? Thanks

[@mattlucas1956]

Is there a reason why you framed in the floor else where and not exactly where it goes so you don't have to move it and save time??? I've seen many people do this and I am pretty new to frameing just curious... Either way great job appreciate the content big time... It's taught me alot...

[@tobyalvarez7051]

In you garage you have a portable bandsaw. Did you make a stand for that? If so you’ll you show a build or talk about it.

[@drakeleany9609]

How much did you charge the clientele, to install this door? Flat rate? Hourly? Do you buy parts, or do they?

[@dmbassett]

was the door already in the doorjam/frame? did you attach it or does it come like that? in AUS you can't buy doors in frames. They are separate. sorry if i missed something

[@jackofall2305]

Holy shit im glad i went with the m18 framing nailer. That noise would drive me insane

[@cdgregOG]

I had initially purchased a dewalt brad nailer for some basic trim work, that charge up sound bugged me too. I brought it back and bought a ryobi. Cheaper and no annoying noise.

[@ydnark83]

Just love the title! 20v nailer in hand, plate in the door frame even though there is no wall beyond the opening..

[@reginaturner2284]

You did not give information on what I needed to do, but I figured it followed what I guessed to do.

[@drugtalk101]

You know the Milwaukee cordless nailer doesn’t ramp up! It’s instant power to the nail! Cheers! 🍻

[@bigdsconstruction6985]

I want it so bad but the price makes me skeptical

[@drugtalk101]

@@bigdsconstruction6985 it’s so worth it!

[@ScorpioCancerPieces22]

How much does a job like this come out to? Materials ? Labor?

[@4615596]

Can you please also make a video on framing below grade separate entrance.

[@edvincent556]

I love how you left the bottom plate in and cut it out once installed. Looks like it made it a lot easier to put together.

[@Lobobaggins86]

I always thought this was SOP? Lol haven't done it any other way. Much easier outcome for sure. Keep up the good work!

[@jmboulware]

That's a little trick called, "the way you do it." 🤣

[@metalhead1270]

it usually does make it a lot easier helps to keep everything square till you're fully done it's so much easier to cut it out afterwards

[@metalhead1270]

I enjoy your videos not trying to be the hypocrite just like asking things to learn keep up the good work

[@f1cendejas1984]

I was wondering how the bottom plate would be addressed. Lol makes alot of sense now having watched all the video.

[@bluevireo425]

I kept wondering about that bottom piece...and when you cut it off...I was like...OH WOW...makes total sense. Thank you for sharing your work with us Newbies...old lady though, fixing her house ha ha ha :)

[@chrismoore9997]

So, you are saying it is not a gun show? A trick that another carpenter showed me was to use a long level and put enough shims on the hinge side to get that straight before putting the frame in the opening. Then you could attach that and focus on getting the clearances on the other side. They were in the business of building houses and they felt that was a faster way to get the alignment.

[@AequitasSaints]

Looks like we are having a framing party!

[@shinigami1265]

That nailer would look better on red and black 😂

[@fromcanadatotheworld]

I loved it. What was the size of this framing?

[@FNGstationtwentyeigh]

I don't know what I would do without your whistling...lol I imagine it's as bad as mine at regular speed but even worse at high speed... Enjoy your vids...

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

I get what you did here. It’s great. But what if you have a doorway and want to add a door? It’s an odd sized door. 37 1/2” by 83”? Every door I’ve found needs a 38 1/4” x 82 rough opening or a 34 1/4” rough opening. Mine is neither. It used to be an exterior door and they framed it in. The doorway is 9 1/2” deep Crazy. The wall is so thick because it’s double thick brick walls with plaster .

[@jusTOOfresh]

My one request is that you add subtitles for the fast motion parts.

[@alexkunkevich]

Very cool. The key is to write all the steps down and make sense of what you wrote

[@alsworkshop135]

Great video as always... finally got back to my senses after staying up waaaay past me bedtime on the live stream... had a great time though.

[@chuckrohrer8119]

What’s your opinion on witch pays more doing bigger job ( removing tub converte to shower) or doing little job ( to do list one or two days)

[@thatsright2456]

Quick question why not use screws for the framing won’t they be the better choice

[@Taylormade2350]

I love how you always throw in those smartass comments twords the trolls lmao. Hilarious.

[@supersquinto]

Thanks you for the education and leaving in the weird 4x speed "pew pew pew" staple gun noises. Jobs don't have to be all work!

[@El_Chapo1972]

Great video, can’t wait to see the next episode.

[@lamb_chop0076]

Hi Hnadyman, Im a Handyman from South Africa! I was wondering if you use any sort of software for doing your quotes and keeping books up to date>? I want to transition over to software to keep ahead of things.

[@handymanny1135]

Great job ..How would you charge a job like that?

[@matthewvanselow1979]

Excellent framing; however, it was my understanding that whenever installing drywall around door or window openings, there should never be any joints at the corners. Just wanted to verify. Thanks

[@haydenuk02]

Brilliant work and thanks for the content stay safe and take care

[@TheHandyman1]

Thanks, you too!

[@haydenuk02]

The Handyman thank you

[@Jaydayallday]

And that’s why I like watching the handy man. Wears reg clothes and does what he wants. Like he said he can get the small job done with using impact and still get quality work done.

[@trevorespinoza3234]

What a total badass.

[@duke1281]

Its damn hilarious to hear you mumbling and whistling to yourself in 1.5x speed. 😂😂😂😂

[@christianvradenburgh994]

I see this and the next day someone contacts me to perform the same project. What do you charge for labor and the overall finished and painted?

[@jarjar0653]

Good luck keeping the cats out of the kid’s room 😜

[@adamswindle1125]

Okay using normal drill is fine but not an impact you want too feel the screws and the Torque can be too much of course if you’re really good with the impact it might not matter but being able too adjust your drill is really handy when using soft materials

[@bcampbell4880]

man, i always though i had to remove the dry wall before framing an interiror wall for a door "wood on wood" as they say. i like this alot better

[@med4699]

Don't you need criples above the door frame?

[@svona2x]

Great video! Keep up the great work!

[@benjaminday3868]

They really want a door put up because you fix the plug for the piano.

[@jesuslovesyou8280]

Great job

[@ceecee7879]

Timewise, how long to frame and install, Sir Handyman?

[@jaskarngill18]

Hi are you using 2x4 for door frame ?

[@savageg4892]

You are great thank you so much. I got a job coming up doin the same exact thing

[@lookingforonetruechristian7396]

Sure helps to have square walls and drop down ceilings.

[@tysmith7646]

Sorry if I missed it but what size nails are being used in the gun?

[@TheHandyman1]

15

[@antec4954]

What type of nailer is that?

[@cliffgroce1492]

I found your channel this past weekend and dude I think I have watched 30 videos. Something about the way your delivery just makes me laugh...and your flaunting of the safety trolls gets me everytime

[@TheHandyman1]

I'm glad you find the humor. Thanks for watching.

[@TylerHankss]

Wish you would have talked about the measurements

[@keithallison4349]

Since the ceiling tile simply rests on top of the new drywall, how did you finish off the top of this installation?

[@TheHandyman1]

Stay tuned for the next video.

[@Timbuctoo]

I have a whole basement that needs dividing up so will need walls and doors. Will be my first time but plan to give it a go. Your videos are helpful, thanks.

[@deNNyTheWiseMAN1]

Same situation with my basement.

[@metalhead1270]

when finishing your drywall after the door is installed doesn't that make it harder on the inside to finish your drywall corner I do understand that you can take your door off the hinges and move it out of the way but just asking for speed wise should finish drywall then hang door

[@RidingWiithJacob]

There’s finished trim pieces that cover that up.

[@yayarea-jt1ut]

Is it easier to shoot nails thru door frame rather than putting screws?

[@Twins22R]

Yes. Easier to caulk and paint and screws can pull frame out of plumb.

[@HandyTim]

So what's the width between the interior studs?

[@jonienglish3231]

@ 4.09 what Stapler is that ? 16 Gauge ??? Good Video " The Handyman "

[@briansierzega]

Wait! Is this still the #1 home improvement channel..... ....in the world??

[@albertorodriguez6287]

I love this guy

[@TheHandyman1]

♥

[@kurta60000]

What is the small 2x4 at the tops purpose for? Just for structure?

[@mikemilly8409]

Somebody please HELP lol. Exactly what are those doors called? Like the ones that come with the frame and you just push and fit into the opening?

[@nathanielb6455]

Love those oscillators

[@hoppy760]

What kind of tools are you using? Battery powered nail gun.

[@TheHandyman1]

Dewalt. Battery powered

[@JeffKelley]

In my experience, cats like to treat drop ceilings like a highway if any tiles are out. I wouldn’t be surprised if they end up on the other side of that door.

[@Twins22R]

No need to replace hinge screw on any hinge except the top hinge. The bottom hinge is under compression so screwing into the stud is not needed.

[@jarrid1220]

saves time not getting drywall screw gun...proceeds to waste saved time by owning the comment section lol

[@romisague8143]

What guage is your framing gun and degrees

[@forgottenman749]

You should be using a drywall screw driving tool to fasten the sheet rock to the wall………😂

[@sweetdiablo777]

great work!

[@PeterW26535]

Thanks a lot for sharing😀

[@DParks-ef8hy]

You need a drywall specific screw gun!!!

[@Macksbet]

even if youve been framing 35 years, you are still going to learn that cats... will become everywhere no matter how many walls you put up

[@johnvas4173]

I just bought a 20v to 18v adaptor for my Dewalt 18v drill. 2 for $30 from amazon. Works great! My 18v's wouldn't hold a charge for longer than a day. Half the weight using the 20s now.

[@EM-fi2qg]

Was it a custom order 36" door? I can't find in-stock 36" doors without the dead bolt hole.

[@TheHandyman1]

Off the shelf at Home Depot.

[@MookieMan1]

Uh what? For interior? Every single Home Depot and Lowe’s in the USA sells interior prehung hollow core in 36”

[@EM-fi2qg]

@@MookieMan1 Maybe with no holes, but his just had one hole. All the ones I have come across will be a solid with 2, or hollow with none.

[@MookieMan1]

E30 M3 never seen an interior door with 2 holes.

[@yitzychavysalczer6117]

Very nice video, I would use a laser to install a door and make sure the door is straight.

[@Twins22R]

Shim at the head jamb and use a level on the head then nail it. Next, plumb the legs. Don't worry about walls out of plumb. Handle that with the trim and caulk. Lasers are helpful when hanging doors and windows throughout the house that may have low spots in floor.

[@jorgeamador2652]

I just can get tired of this guy.. as a handyman myself I’m learning a lot from him Good vibes to all of you

[@bryanmerritt752]

Yep I'm lost.....on to the next video

[@zinknot]

"for all you ladies out there" and then how you leave all the breathing sounds in the sped up parts really cracked me up 😆

[@LennoxACE60]

I can’t get over the ceiling tiles in that house lol

[@Twins22R]

Normal for a basement.

[@italy9327]

How did you attach the door frame to the walls?

[@Gsxrnoob]

italy9327 glue

[@prawnstar502]

wouldve been a good opportunity to make a secret door

[@michaelplays2449]

Fabulous job handyman , well done

[@KingOfHockeyNow]

What size nails do you have in that gun?