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Cut and Remove Drywall for Opening — Cut Out Existing Wall Material

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How to Add a Door to an Under-Stair Closet · Step 2 of 6

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The area for the new doorway is marked on the wall, likely using a measuring tape and level, and then outlined with painter's tape to guide the cut. A rotary tool or reciprocating saw is used to cut through the drywall along the marked lines. After the initial cut, a hammer is used to gently tap and remove sections of the drywall, revealing the wall's internal structure.

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