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These old doors lend a patina of age and feeling of solidity to a modern kitchen.
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Materials: one pair of old French doors, preferably from an architectural-salvage store or demolition site
tape measure
sencil
six-foot level
safety glasses
dust mask
hammer
reciprocating saw
2x4s
miter saw
framing nailer
oak 1x
screwdriver
utility knife
chisel Steps: 1. Take exact measurements of the doors to determine the rough opening. Transfer those measurements to the doorway. Use a six-foot level to make a plumb line on both sides of the opening. 2. Score the lines with a utility knife so there is a clean edge when the drywall is broken off. Break open the drywall with a hammer. 3. Cut the rough opening with a reciprocating saw. Cut studs for the door frame to length with a miter saw, and attach them with a framing nailer to the top and sides of the rough opening. Add oak 1x to the inside of the rough opening to cover the studs. 4. Remove the old hinges with a hammer and screwdriver. Dryfit the doors, leaving enough room for the threshold, and mark the hinge locations on the door jamb. 5. Score the lines with a utility knife, then chisel out the jamb boards to accept the hinges. Pre-drill and attach the hinges to the door and the jamb. Hang the new doors. Resources: French doors
City Salvage
Website: www.citysalvage.com
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