[NickyB]

Hey guys, new here but not new to forums. Wanted to get your input on framing out this basement door that is flush to the concrete foundation.
I'm in the stages of framing my basement.

I ordered a new door BTW, this old turd wont be there anymore


Not sure how I should go about this?

 

[TimPa]

the correct answer has much to do with what "door" you ordered. a door itself (slab), or a prehung door (includes casement/frame)

regardless, it is imperative that the replacement is very close to the original dimensions as possible. it looks as though there is no headroom to play with under the replacement sill plate. and the sides look like they are against a cement/skim coated wall. double check those measurements and let us know how close they are.. getting an incorrect size changes the ball game.

 

[NickyB]

Sorry, it is a pre-hung door. 31/3"4 with a 30" door. The door will fit, I'm just not sure how to frame it out.

I think I asked the question wrong.

I want to know how to frame the wall going to the door, do I attached a PT 2x4 directly at the rough opening and trim it out from there?

 

[TimPa]

not sure what you are asking. the framing is the rough opening part, which is already there. unless you are referring to changing the size of the rough opening to accommodate the new door.

you didn't say if the door is the same as the existing door.

 

[NickyB]

not sure what you are asking. the framing is the rough opening part, which is already there. unless you are referring to changing the size of the rough opening to accommodate the new door.

you didn't say if the door is the same as the existing door.

Yes, door is the same.


Hard to explain but I am not actually asking about framing the door. Forget I said anything about installing a new door, I want to frame the walls around it so I can drywall and finish it.

Do I attached a PT 2x4 around the rough opening and just trim off of that. Wasn't sure if there was another way.

 

[jaydevries]

what you are looking for are door jamb extensions. If you can not put a step back in them then you will have to put them on the non hinge which is also the non latch side. so the jamb extensions do not interfere with hinge barrels and to prevent latch from scratching in to them.

 

[NickyB]

what you are looking for are door jamb extensions. If you can not put a step back in them then you will have to put them on the non hinge which is also the non latch side. so the jamb extensions do not interfere with hinge barrels and to prevent latch from scratching in to them.

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

 

[jlhaslip]

If you are framing out the inside walls, the door will not be able to open as completely as it can now. The new wall won't allow the door to fold back the same amount unless the door is cut loose from the opening and slid back to the new wall face. Put the jamb extensions on the outside.

 

[NickyB]

If you are framing out the inside walls, the door will not be able to open as completely as it can now. The new wall won't allow the door to fold back the same amount.

What do you recommend?

I was planning on using 1x4 or 2x4 directly onto the concrete and hang my dry off that to keep my extended door jamb as small as possible.

 

[TimPa]

you can bevel the trim pieces that you add around the door, and set them back from the edge of the casement frame as much as possible, say 5/8"

 

[jaydevries]

build walls then drywall then install new door . By removing outside brick mold if it came installed on door jamb. Set door so jamb is flush with drywall since this is the hinge side. Then take depth measurements and make jamb extensions ( I like to use pvc trim and brick molding to prevent decay or I will use pre primed and paint or wrap in aluminum as a second option.

 

[NickyB]

build walls then drywall then install new door . By removing outside brick mold if it came installed on door jamb. Set door so jamb is flush with drywall since this is the hinge side. Then take depth measurements and make jamb extensions ( I like to use pvc trim and brick molding to prevent decay or I will use pre primed and paint or wrap in aluminum as a second option.

So I'll hopefully be finishing my framing this weekend and I was wondering if I should do this.

Basically, build a frame around the rough opening with PT 2x4 / directly against the concrete wall and install the door a half inch (for drywall) past this PT frame and it would end up being mostly installed on the PT frame and a bit would be touching the concrete.

Or should I just install into concrete and build door extensions and live with not being able to open the door all the way.
Am I overthinking this?

 

[jaydevries]

do the first and do it right