Mark and Cut Rough Opening — Cut Out Existing Wall Material
Part of project
How to Add a Door to an Under-Stair Closet · Step 2 of 6
In this video
Use blue painter's tape to clearly mark the rough opening for the new door. Cut along the bottom of the marked area with an oscillating multi-tool to remove the baseboard section. Then, use a reciprocating saw to cut through the drywall along the vertical and horizontal tape lines. A vacuum cleaner attachment can be used alongside the saw to minimize dust during cutting.
Mark and Cut Rough Opening — Cut Out Existing Wall Material
Part of project
How to Add a Door to an Under-Stair Closet · Step 2 of 6
In this video
Use blue painter's tape to clearly mark the rough opening for the new door. Cut along the bottom of the marked area with an oscillating multi-tool to remove the baseboard section. Then, use a reciprocating saw to cut through the drywall along the vertical and horizontal tape lines. A vacuum cleaner attachment can be used alongside the saw to minimize dust during cutting.