Unwanted Door Removal To Drywall | *Removing An Old Door & Drywall Installation For Beginners!*

[@MCIglobal1]

This is a clean job

[@nfinance2]

This wasn't really for beginners because you skipped the entire step of adding the stud

[@marycampos9847]

Did I miss it? You did install another 2x4 after the tapcons right? Otherwise where is the insulation being stapled into. Just wanna make sure

[@detroitdiy]

I did install another 2x4 over the tapcons. Makes a better landing for insulation and trim.

[@nebur1119]

This guy is a true master of the drywall. I hope Tony know how lucky he is to have a dad that teaches him such valuable skills. He takes his time and explains the tiniest details. 5 stars!!!

[@detroitdiy]

Thank you, there is nothing I would rather do than spend some quality time with my son.

[@nebur1119]

@@detroitdiy Please keep the videos coming. I have so much to learn. Take good care.

[@Calimax91]

You’re such an amazing teacher I feel confident I could do it myself 😂😂😂

[@detroitdiy]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@howssmith785]

Good video no days with wood cost the price goes up I used to do these patch jobs for 150 200 now with everything else it’s a good days pay .

[@IndyRockStar]

i have the same basic issue. I have a door in my kitchen to the garage I want to get rid of, so I can remodel the kitchen and create for area for cabinets. Thank you for the video!

[@tiffanyann3985]

Wow I feel confident to do this myself instead of hiring a contractor to do it.

[@detroitdiy]

Thank you, My goal for this channel is to help people not only gain the knowledge they need to do the work but to instill the Confedence in yourself to do it. We are the only ones holding us back.

[@tiffanyann3985]

@@detroitdiy Totes empowering and true. I subbed. Keep it up. I just bought my first house so there is a huge learning curve haha

[@DigUrOwnHole]

@@tiffanyann3985 did you do it in the end? what was the result?

[@alexandriacavalieri6313]

how much would you charge to have this done? curious as to the cost of doing it myself and hiring someone. thanks in advance!

[@nemo9396]

Great demonstration, come and do mine, buddy!

[@umterps5]

This was a very helpful video. Is it recommended to use pressure treated lumber for anything that touches the concrete slab? Any reason you chose to put the two vertical studs all the way to the floor instead of doing a bottom plate first?

[@detroitdiy]

It is best to use pressure treated wood when in contact with cement. No real reason, the studs can set on bottom plate. One side of the wall was not well attached to the cement and I felt that would be the best way to strengthen it.

[@ShanePresleyC]

@@detroitdiy Don't end cuts absorb more moisture?

[@detroitdiy]

End cuts do absorb more moisture. The wall we closed the door in on was an interior opening from house to garage and moisture level is low.

[@roebucksadventure]

what is a good estimate of the cost to do this from beginning to end?

[@detroitdiy]

If you have all the tools for spreading the drywall compound about 150.00 all in. That will also get you the sand paper needed.

[@rolandomendoza4244]

Quick question what's in the other side of the door ? From the looks of it u have Drywall , followed by R-13 by a black looking sheet ? What if I just wanted the other side to have drywall too do I add another drywall sheet after ?

[@detroitdiy]

The garage is on the other side of the door. It is unheated so we used black plastic to block the opening temporarily to keep cold out. Once insulation was installed the plastic was removed in the garage and drywall installed. The drywall in the garage was unfinished. That is something hat would not fly here in Michigan. However Illinois building code must be different.

[@rolandomendoza4244]

@@detroitdiy so two sets of drywall will be needed thanks u answered my question perfectly 👍

[@daviddaniel2198]

I need to do this asap lol

[@textiles4tots]

Sure wish the video didn’t skip how to add the central stud, but otherwise a get help for a novice DIYer getting started on our first home renovation

[@detroitdiy]

I try to make my tutorials as complete as possible, while also trying to keep them in a watchable time frame. The whole purpose of my youtube channel is to help people such as yourself with not only information but to instill Confedence in your ability to do the job. If you hit a road block or need help in any way please feel free to reach out to me at [e-mail] Thanks for watching.

[@DAKNMM]

@@detroitdiy I’m about to replace a door could you tell me how you added the stud in the middle.

[@detroitdiy]

The center stud was placed directly in the center of the opening and secured to the 2x4 added at the top and bottom of the door opening with construction screws.

[@biendeberroa927]

Hi, so I am removing an unwanted door. The walls are plasters it's an old two-family home. I have a good understanding of what to do. But I just want to know can I use Chirac to close that door?? Or do I have to use plasterboard??

[@detroitdiy]

Sorry I have no idea what Chirac is. You can patch it with drywall you just need to shim the wall to the proper thickness so the drywall is flush to existing wall. Thanks for watching.

[@Meg_88]

I think you mean sheetrock... and if I understand correctly, sheetrock and plasterboard are the same thing.

[@christinc21]

I sent an email with some questions if you don't mind looking it over!

[@detroitdiy]

Sure will!

[@seansmart3440]

Great video

[@amyrcampbell79]

My character flaw is that I think I can do this after watching one video, but never hanging or finishing drywall before 😂

[@detroitdiy]

Only one way to learn.

[@mrdgg949]

Thanks I’m covering a door also.

[@detroitdiy]

Thanks for watching.

[@ulandagrissom8752]

What type of drywall did you use?

[@detroitdiy]

That wall was 5/8 of an inch and i used standard usg lightweight drywall.

[@buggjimenez518]

What grit do you usually sand with?

[@detroitdiy]

Start with 80, then 120 and finally 220. Skimcoating between if necessary.

[@michaelraper5327]

Well done. How many hours do you think you had into it?

[@sharonlopez3120]

Would this be the same procedure if you have concrete walls at each of the door. Planning to remove a door and cover it.

[@detroitdiy]

Yes, it is not uncommon to cover unwanted openings in Concrete with wood. I take it the finished wall is drywall. You will most likely find the width to be different than a 2x4 wall, a 2x8 can be ripped down to fit nicely. Thanks for watching.

[@meandlinc]

Awesome video! Thanks.

[@detroitdiy]

You are welcome.

[@zeetrain9625]

lol

[@ffgsimpson]

What does the tape do?

[@detroitdiy]

Prevents cracks from occurring where the two pieces of drywall meet.

[@mberge1]

Good video. I took out a door that goes from the master bath to the master bedroom and both floors are wood. Can I just screw the base plate down to the floor and since there are two studs where the old door jam that I took out? Don't I have to put another stud in from the top of the old door opening to the plate since the old door and jam that I removed was a 30 inch door?

[@detroitdiy]

Yes you need to add a stud in the center. The studs along the outside edges, A.k.A the jack and king studs should be left in place unless you are certain it is not a load bearing wall. Thanks for watching.

[@mberge1]

@@detroitdiy Okay thanks. The plate would go on to the wood floor. I am doing the demo work on my master bath and after the new vanity rough in plumbing work is done by a plumber I may put up the new mold resistant sheet rock or hire a handyman to do it.

[@pitohead77]

best video i found on the subject. i have 2 door ways to close. thanks for your help. novice worker here, trying to save some money with sweat equity.

[@detroitdiy]

Thanks for watching.

[@SexyEarHole]

no dust mask ...good luck buddy.