Great job. Trying to put French doors in a basement office. Also trying to put a glass (plexiglass) look through on one of the walls to see into living space area. Doesn't sound hard in my head, but after watching this might need to do more homework.
Thanks for the video! Looking to put one in for my office as well and felt like it should be easy enough but maybe I was overconfident. Now, time for me to go make some mistakes. 😂 Also, you sound like an awesome dad.
At least you have one opening. I have two which is idiotic lol! And my space is 72” wide 🤦🏽♀️. Yours was seamless! Thank you for the video! I’m trying to find used French doors. And will makes a faux wall at the other opening.
I've found it much easier and faster to install the top trim, center it and then install the side pieces. It generally finishes better as well (has a better finished look because the joints will fit together better). Looks like a nice upgrade.
I have a French door I installed but how do I anchor into the tile on the floor the non door handle side of the French door so that when the door is closed it will be more stable/secure in the center?
On the one side where you have the gap in the floor, what would be the problem with doing a piece of 1/4 round on the bottom? Any foreseeable problems?
would have loved a sound compare of a comference call with the door closed from outside the room and the quietness of the inside when people are talking outside. nice work!
I see you have the door opening out to the hall. I’m thinking of adding French doors to my home office but the door opening into the office. What’s your opinion on that?
The door jamb is installed incorrectly. It is in a reverse meaning the doors should swing inside I made the same mistake. But my client really loved the way it look flat from the outside flush to the wall
I bought it from a local millwork company, called Woodhaven Lumber and Millwork in Lakewood, NJ. They make them custom to your specifications so you can customize the glass, hardware, jamb thickness, etc. And it was actually cheaper than stock doors at Home Depot and Lowe’s.
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I love the authenticity of making multiple mistakes as you go along. That’s been my story ha ha
That’s everybody’s story… unless they edit it out. 😊
Love it! I’m having French doors installed this week for the same reason. Can’t wait! Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure
Great job. Trying to put French doors in a basement office. Also trying to put a glass (plexiglass) look through on one of the walls to see into living space area. Doesn't sound hard in my head, but after watching this might need to do more homework.
Biggest issue is wires, ducts or pipes in walls. You won’t know until you poke a hole in the drywall.
Silence is Golden. Very nice upgrade!
Love the tips and tricks. Great video
Thanks so much 😊
Y'all did a great job
Thanks so much 😊
Great job, great video, real life.
Thank you !!!
Thanks 😊
Thanks for the video! Looking to put one in for my office as well and felt like it should be easy enough but maybe I was overconfident. Now, time for me to go make some mistakes. 😂
Also, you sound like an awesome dad.
Thanks so much 😊
Thank you for this- Now I know for sure we will need to pay someone to do this. Now to find someone who does it
Any handyman should be able to handle this.
At least you have one opening. I have two which is idiotic lol! And my space is 72” wide 🤦🏽♀️. Yours was seamless! Thank you for the video! I’m trying to find used French doors. And will makes a faux wall at the other opening.
This is the second French door I installed last year. This other video may be useful to you as well. ua-cam.com/video/dqR6jNvsTQk/v-deo.html
I've found it much easier and faster to install the top trim, center it and then install the side pieces. It generally finishes better as well (has a better finished look because the joints will fit together better). Looks like a nice upgrade.
Never tried top-first. This is how Norm Abram taught me.
@@handydadtv well, I wouldn't argue with Mr. Abrams, that's for sure!
Thank you for this! My wife is working from home and we have a 16 month old. You know how it is 😂
Indeed I do 😂
looks great, good work dad and son!
Thanks 😊
Great job
Thanks 😊
Nice! Thanks!!!
My pleasure!
Looks fantastic! Good job
I have a French door I installed but how do I anchor into the tile on the floor the non door handle side of the French door so that when the door is closed it will be more stable/secure in the center?
I just used the top barrel bolt to lock the fixed door.
What kind of molding did you use that looks like it has a shoe molding already attached?
The baseboard has a shoe molding attached. It’s two separate pieces.
Awesome! I'm in the exact same situation and thinking about doing this myself.
It made a huge difference
Hi, can you help me how to put the lock on the french door?
On the one side where you have the gap in the floor, what would be the problem with doing a piece of 1/4 round on the bottom? Any foreseeable problems?
That’s always an option
Great video
Thanks 😊
What was the height and wifth of that space?
72x80 is a standard size door.
Hey man thanks for the video I’m doing the same project. What size nails did you need to use to fasten the doorframe to the wall?
I used the longest my nail gun supports. I think they’re 3” or 3-1/4”.
Excellent video! What gauge nailer did you use on the door jamb into the drywall? 15ga?
That would have been 16 gauge.
You didn't use screws? Only shims with nails to hold it in place?
Yes. Generally, exterior doors get screwed. Interior doors are usually nailed.
What did you use to paint this door?
White Dove semigloss by Benjamin Moore
Nice job! What was your rough opening? 4 or 5 feet?
5 feet
So nice! Was your door used? I’m trying to find a used French door. Thank you.
No, this door was purchased from a local millwork company.
What size nailer did you use to hold the frame to the shims.
Those were 16-gauge finish nails, 2-1/2” long.
Set your vertical trim first then do base boards. Smoother and faster
Thanks for the tip
I order door 72x80 Prehung French door now my rough opening 74x 82
Does it gone work or I need to have 74 1/2 x 82 1/2 rough opening
It should work if the opening is square and plumb. That extra half inch is to give you more room for shims.
@@handydadtv thank you
is this a prehung door? Also where did you order it from?
It was a pre-hung door ordered from a local millwork dealer.
I am looking for how to install exterior door
Gotcha covered ua-cam.com/video/YmguH1Jrf5g/v-deo.html
would have loved a sound compare of a comference call with the door closed from outside the room and the quietness of the inside when people are talking outside. nice work!
There are still times I still need to mute the conference call because of the dogs barking or grandfather clock chiming. But it’s a major improvement.
@@handydadtv nothing like that deep dachshund bark to cut through any convenience call 🤣
@Matthew Lewis very true!
👍Hang it, shim it, nail it. The painters will caulk it! 😂Good install.
Thanks 😊
I see you have the door opening out to the hall. I’m thinking of adding French doors to my home office but the door opening into the office. What’s your opinion on that?
Same exact process. Just be mindful of blocking light switches.
Great video. Was this an in-swing or out swing door? Also, how much did the door with all the parts cost you?
There is no swing distinction on a door like this because you can install it to swing in or out. It cost around $500.
@@handydadtv thanks!
Every door to open should be pushed in in some cases you can pull there's no wrong way but this one was installed incorrectly
Looks good.
Thanks
Where did you buy that door ?
A local millwork supplier.
The door jamb is installed incorrectly. It is in a reverse meaning the doors should swing inside I made the same mistake. But my client really loved the way it look flat from the outside flush to the wall
Interior doors are reversible. Exterior doors are not.
They prefer a pull versus a push to Open door.. the proper way is to push open a door the door jamb once again was installed backwards
There is no “proper” with interior doors. Hang them however you want.
Nice work! Is it an exterior or interior door?
This was an interior door.
Sic'Em Bears!
What was the brand and model of door that you used? I really like that design.
I bought it from a local millwork company, called Woodhaven Lumber and Millwork in Lakewood, NJ. They make them custom to your specifications so you can customize the glass, hardware, jamb thickness, etc. And it was actually cheaper than stock doors at Home Depot and Lowe’s.
Read my mind!
Living or dead?
Starts out using a 2' level to check plumb. See ya.
Plumb enough.
That floor gap is ugly
Thanks for your input
dont talk
Mute
Too much work. Just hang noise cancelling curtains and don’t destroy your dry wall lol.
My wife wouldn’t accept that. Doors look a lot nicer.
@@handydadtv I wear the pants in my household so no need to worry about that. They do look nicer than curtains though; I will admit that.
@@JoseDiaz-xw6ft Yikes.
How lazy can you get lmao curtains would look ugly this is 100x times better
Nice job! What was your rough opening? 4 or 5 feet?
5 feet wide
Where did you order the door?
It was in stock at Lowe’s.
Where did you find these doors?
Bought at a local lumber yard.