How To Create A False Door
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How to create a false door. A typical false door has a long narrow recessed panel which represented the actual doorway. A beautiful door to nowhere. I used 2 2x4 s to mount the panel to the door frame 1 2x4 was measured and cut to be a tight interference fit in the door frame use glossy magazine page as a shim for a tight fit and to not cause any damage to the trim paint finish 1 2x4 was cut shorter and ripped at a 22 5 angle to cause an overlapping finger joint attach the ripped board to the support board. But this setup with newer windows and doors in good condition is really sweet.
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