Door Frame Metal Stud Wall

Install the door frame into the rough opening.

Door frame metal stud wall.

Due to the different materials used for walls hollow metal frames must be able to anchor to each wall type. Fortunately there are various methods to anchor the frame to the walls. In addition it won t rot shrink or warp steel framing is ideal for framing walls in a basement where moisture can create problems. Many wall types are used in buildings including wood stud walls steel stud walls and masonry walls.

Install 1 inch wood spreaders every 36 inches as illustrated. To frame a wall with metal studs expect to. 2 1 2 or 3 5 8 steel stud. How to frame a door in metal walls.

Commercial metal door frames must be installed before the drywall is hung. Universal stud anchors attach to both wood and metal studs. Unlike wood framing. Butted masonry brick tile or concrete block.

Attach door frame anchors insert metal stud anchors into frame throat and tap into place with a hammer. Existing masonry or concrete. 2 0 to 4 0 heights. 1 5 8 steel or wood stud.

Walls framed with steel are built in place one piece at a time. Metal walls framed with steel studs are practical in basements and utility rooms where water heaters and washing machines are installed. How to install a doorway or opening within a metal stud wall. Attach 3 anchors per side totaling 6 per frame.

Double rabbeted frame with flush drywall. Place at hinge location and directly opposite on strike frame. Hollow metal frames using universal stud anchors are meant to be installed during the wall framing stages. 2 1 2 or 3 5 8 steel or wood stud.

Frames are manufactured to accommodate any wall condition including masonry steel and wood stud. How to install a doorway or opening within a metal stud wall. After the hollow metal door frame is anchored to the studs the drywall is slid inside the frame return. The primary fastener is a sheet metal screw.