Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Interior Door Framing
Interior Door Framing guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Interior Door Framing? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Interior Door Framing work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Interior Door Framing work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Interior Door Framing labor cost? What are the important Interior Door Framing quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Interior Door Framing - Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fair price for Interior Door Framing? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Interior Door Framing expect to pay between $93.19 to $119.81 per door. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
Is a permit needed for Interior Door Framing work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Interior Door Framing. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Interior Door Framing complies with association guidelines. |
Is it worth using a professional to perform Interior Door Framing work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the Interior door opening may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
Is Interior Door Framing something that I can do myself? | The typical Interior Door Framing project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Interior Door Framing requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
How many days are typically required to complete the Interior Door Framing work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Interior Door Framing - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Interior Door Framing. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Interior Door Framing work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Interior Door Framing will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed interior door framing layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Vertical edges of Interior door opening will be plumb to within 1/8 inch in 8 feet
- The Interior door opening will be constructed so that the lines formed by diagonally opposite corners are the same length (no more than 1/8 inch difference)
- Each interior door will open from the side indicated in the project plan; each interior door will open and close smoothly with light effort and will not bind, rub or squeak
- The Interior door opening will be securely anchored to structural framing
- There will be no gap of more than 1/16 inch wide where the interior door framing meets adjacent surfaces; a gap (in no cases wider that 1/16 inch) can be hidden by: __scribing __a smooth bead of caulk __ appropriately finished molding
- There will be a uniform gap of (choose one): __1/16 inch __1/8 inch __other_____ between the interior door and its interior door framing opening
- The interior door framing surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Interior Door Framing - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Interior Door Framing. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the Interior door opening work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Determine if permit is required for Interior Door Framing by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written project plan including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; project plan should be included in contract agreement and reviewed before any work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of Interior door opening, before any work begins
- Manage delivery of Interior door opening; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Store Interior door opening in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to installation
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Back prime Interior door opening surfaces that will not be accessible after installation with a compatible priming paint
- Secure interior door to structural framing
- Fill holes, cracks, gaps with compatible patching material; finish patch to match surrounding surface shape, texture and color
- Inspect Interior Door Framing and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment in exchange for signed lien release; final payment amount should be adjusted for excess material to be returned and tasks not performed; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes