Door Frame Metal Stud Wall

Unlike wood framing.

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. Commercial metal door frames must be installed before the drywall is hung. In addition it won t rot shrink or warp steel framing is ideal for framing walls in a basement where moisture can create problems. Install 1 inch wood spreaders every 36 inches as illustrated.

How to install a doorway or opening within a metal stud wall. Existing masonry or concrete. Butted masonry brick tile or concrete block. 2 1 2 or 3 5 8 steel or wood stud.

Install the door frame into the rough opening. Many wall types are used in buildings including wood stud walls steel stud walls and masonry walls. Fortunately there are various methods to anchor the frame to the walls. After the hollow metal door frame is anchored to the studs the drywall is slid inside the frame return.

How to install a doorway or opening within a metal stud wall. Metal walls framed with steel studs are practical in basements and utility rooms where water heaters and washing machines are installed. Hollow metal frames using universal stud anchors are meant to be installed during the wall framing stages. Place at hinge location and directly opposite on strike frame.

1 5 8 steel or wood stud. 2 0 to 4 0 heights. How to frame a door in metal walls. Frames are manufactured to accommodate any wall condition including masonry steel and wood stud.

A wide variety of frame anchors are available. The primary tools are a drill driver and metal snips. The primary fastener is a sheet metal screw. Attach door frame anchors insert metal stud anchors into frame throat and tap into place with a hammer.

Hollow metal frames are installed in various locations throughout a building. To frame a wall with metal studs expect to. Attach 3 anchors per side totaling 6 per frame. Walls framed with steel are built in place one piece at a time.