Measure the door frame.
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Yesterday i posted a tutorial on how to repurpose an old door into a beautiful table today i have an entirely different way to repurpose an old french door and it s super cool.
Mark a spot on the top plate where the 2x4 is level and then nail it in place.
How to frame a french door step 1.
The most complex part of the task is measuring the doors and calculating the width of the opening for the set of.
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Buy the replacement door.
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Calculate the height of the opening.
Measure the door frame to make sure the new doors will fit.
Install the header to the top of the 2x4 s where the top of the french door frame will be.
Buy an unfinished french door frame or two single doors with pre cut centerpieces from your local lumber store.
Join two 2x6 s together with a piece of 1 4 inch plywood sandwiched between the two.
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Remove any hinges locksets or other hardware and fill any mortises or holes with wood putty or auto body.
Start by cutting the wide bottom rail on the door so it s the same width as the top rail.
Try using that old door to display family photos.
This task is easier to complete but you still must allow for the height of.