How do I build a door frame?

Question

I am expanding a one door closet by expanding the opening and putting two bifold doors in. I understand how to build the header and how to put in the jack studs. The only concern I have is what finishing pieces should go on the jack studs. I am not talking about the molding, but what piece actually goes on the jack stud. Also, this is in a very old wall so the king stud is actually a real 2 x 4 where is the ones I buy now will be 1 1/2 by 3 1/2 or so. How do I make them flush?

Answer 1

Go to Home Depot, or Lowes and they will print the directions out step by step on paper for you.

Answer 2

Scab on a 1/2, or 3/8 inch strip of plywood to the new material.

Answer 3

60 inches is a good number for width of 5 ft bifolding door. 81 is a little high, 80 is good.

Answer 4

door stile stock can be purchased at any lumber store. it measures 4.5 to 6.5 inches by .625 inches and will form the inner wrap of your opening. place the frone edge flush with the drywall, ensure plumb and/or level, shim as necessary, done.

Answer 5

Get a good friend or make a friend at Home Depot or Lowes.

Many doors are pre-framed....ask H. Depot.
They are amazing............and friends who help are amazing too!

Answer 6

you buy an Axe at your local walmart for $9.90.......go to the nearest forest .... chop down the biggest tree you can find........hire a truck to bring to the nearest sawmill for $300 ...... have the sawmill cut it to your required dimension for $400 ......then u pay another $2000 to the authority ........for chopping down that tree without a license

Answer 7

no idea