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How to remove door frame and door to change to wall?

annaluno
Growing in Experience

How to remove door frame and door to change to wall?

Hello,

 

I'm helping my sister out as she would like to remove the whole door frame and door etc and keep it as a wall for more space inside for her laundry.

 

Please see photos. Is this a straight forward job for someone like myself who is a handy DIY person or needs someone professional?  The house is weatherboard as you can see the electrics are on the side of the door frame.

 

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EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: How to remove door frame and door to change to wall?

Hello @annaluno 

 

Thanks for sharing your question about your door frame. In this particular instance, I suggest engaging the services of a builder. The stud frame plus the installation of insulation and weatherboard might need to be sighted and signed off by an inspector. 

 

Before you begin, I suggest checking your local council's rules and regulations regarding the removal of a door on your outside wall. In regards to the electrics, if it is no longer needed, I suggest having it removed by a licensed electrician.

 

Generally speaking, it's probable that the builder will remove the old frame and a timber stud wall built. It will then be covered with a moisture barrier along with insulation before the weatherboard is placed over it. Inside your house, a plasterboard wall will need to be installed.

 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

 

Eric

 

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annaluno
Growing in Experience

Re: How to remove door frame and door to change to wall?

Thanks so much Eric!

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