Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video we’re looking at how UK door frames work. What’s the difference between a door frame, a door liner and door casing? How are door frames put together and what are all the bits called? Well, your wait is finally over.
Fitting our architraves and why we have double quirks:
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Door Frame Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:03 - Quick overview
04:05 - Building a door frame
09:37 - Selecting a door
12:40 - Nominal vs actual sizes
14:18 - Where to put fixings
16:20 - Fitting the jambs
21:30 - Putting it all together
22:30 - Nails vs screws
25:00 - Terminology summary
26:20 - Door lining vs door frame
#joinery #carpentry #woodworking
In this video we’re looking at how UK door frames work. What’s the difference between a door frame, a door liner and door casing? How are door frames put together and what are all the bits called? Well, your wait is finally over.
Fitting our architraves and why we have double quirks:
youtu.be/4f0YK_EIgnc
Have I saved you a few quid? Join the Member Zone to help support the channel:
members.gosforthhandyman.com
Join the Gosforth Handyman mailing list:
gosforthhandyman.com/newsletter
Not bothered about extra stuff? Support the channel via Patreon:
patreon.com/gosforthhandyman
Official merch including Gosforth Handyman tape measure:
gosforthhandyman.com/shop
TOOLS & PRODUCTS I USE: gosforthhandyman.com/products-i-use
INSTA: instagram.com/gosforthhandyman
X: https://x.com/gosforthandy
CORRECTIONS: gosforthhandyman.com/corrections
All content on this channel is exclusively owned by MacLellan Creative Limited. Copyright (c) 2023. All rights reserved.
Door Frame Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:03 - Quick overview
04:05 - Building a door frame
09:37 - Selecting a door
12:40 - Nominal vs actual sizes
14:18 - Where to put fixings
16:20 - Fitting the jambs
21:30 - Putting it all together
22:30 - Nails vs screws
25:00 - Terminology summary
26:20 - Door lining vs door frame
#joinery #carpentry #woodworking
