Door Construction

This next HouseCalls request took Ron to Olympia, Washington. The Podowicz family had done a few updates and a remodel to their home, but they still felt like there was something missing. Cathy wanted to add some type of architectural detail that might create a lodge atmosphere. Ron recommended that they capture this effect by adding a rustic post and beam archway to the opening of the dining room. The result was so inviting they may never get their future house guests to check out!

Add curb appeal to your front door by framing it with trim. Here is how.

All you need to transform your flat hollow-core doors is molding, miter box, saw, and glue. Amazing.

Did you know you can turn a plain wooden door into a barn door? Well you can with this quick tutorial.

This look was created using a basic flat panel door and adding 1/4 inch thick wood to look like planks. Here is how...

At the link you can download the free plans to build your own tongue and groove cabinet doors.

Build your own Shaker cabinet doors using this free tutorial.

This tutorial will show you how to turn bifold doors into french doors. It is easier than you might think.

Dress up plain bifold doors using this free tutorial to create craftsman style closet doors.

Follow along at the link and build your own custom screen door.

This sliding barn door was built using wood shims to give it a textural look. Follow the instructions given to re-create your own sliding barn door.

Three ways to build a door, including batten, layered and joined door designs, diagrams and instructions. ...

While sliding doors provide lots of sunshine during the day, they can leave you feeling like you are on stage once the sun goes down. Pella Windows has created the perfect solution.

What this homeowner would like to do next is replace the plain hollow core doors in her hallway with something more attractive and substantial. This seemed just a little too challenging for Karen to handle on her own so she requested a HouseCall and Ron was more than happy to oblige.

Although frame-and-panel doors appear complicated, they are not really hard to build if you take your time and measure carefully. Frame-and-panel doors consist of the rails (the top and bottom pieces), the stiles (the side pieces), and the panel.

Adding glass panels to the doors on the wide screen tv cabinet creates a more contemporary look to this stylish piece of furniture. Go to this link and open up Issue 61 TV Unit.

This is a collection of a few of the doors I have used in some of my interior models, ranging from cabinet doors, to panel doors, to double doors.

Made with a panel that floats inside a frame, this door can cope with seasonal wood movement.

Interior door construction is really nothing more than over-sized cabinet doors. I show you step by step how I make interior home doors.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a Victorian style screen door. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

At this link you will find American Woodshop with Scott Philips as he walks you through the process of building Colonial Door Casings with broken arch pediments. Visit their web site, then click on Season 16 and look for Episode 1601 to watch the video.

Here is a great tutorial if you plan to build your own barn doors.

Build Shaker style cabinet doors with beadboard panels with these instructions.

Learn the proper procedure for shortening interior doors after installing new flooring.

Build your own flat panel cabinet doors using this free tutorial. You can use 1/4 inch plywood or beadboard for the panel.

Upgrade your hollow core bi-fold doors using moldings and trims after you follow this step-by-step tutorial.

Build your own screen door using this free tutorial.

Build a set of sliding chalkboard doors using these free instructions. Great for a pantry, closet or just about anywhere.

Now you see it, now you do not. That is the beauty of the pocket door. It is actually a sliding door that goes inside the wall, which some real advantages. For one thing, they don not require room to swing, and when they are completely open, they are completely out of sight. However, those hidden parts can make them tricky to replace when something goes wrong. The pocket door we replaced had a missing latch, a track that was noisy and did not slide very smoothly, and some alignment problems.

Rons wife Lynn invited an architect to their new home to help with their long, winding hallway. To provide a more spacious feeling, Pat suggested that they consider widening the entry to the dining room. Ron and Lynn thought this was a great idea, so Ron got started.