Installing New Closet Door - need to build out frame

hellothere123

Installing new closet doors and the old frame is too big...just wondering how much i should build it out so that I get proper coverage with the closet doors..


Example:

1) Rough opening is 50 " x 81"

Each Closet Door = 23 3/4 " x 78 1/2 "

So 2 closet doors = 47 1/2" x 78 1/2" combined


So I have a gap of 2 1/2 " = 1 1/4" each side of the rough opening

Question is - how much of a gap do I want to have? Do I bring my rough opening out 1 1/4" each side or is 1" a better idea?


2) The rough opening height is 81" and the closet door is 78 1/2" ... same question...what size gap do I want to leave on top and bottom...say no gap on top and 1" on bottom? (installing over hardwood floors)



Thanks

joecaption

http://www.ezhangdoor.com/door-rough...zes-and-charts

ratherbefishing

A few more, in case you really like to read.
http://www.masonite.com/pdf/installa...hung_Doors.pdf
http://www.finehomebuilding.com/how-...h-opening.aspx
http://www.carpentry-pro-framer.com/door-framing.html

If you're buying prehung doors, the rough opening size is usually on the label. I think it's 1/2" wider and taller than the jamb. Don't foget to allow enough height at the bottom to clear carpet.

mae-ling

Depends on what type of door (bifold, swinging, or by pas) and what finish on opening - 1/2jamb, full Jamb, drywall.