Title: How to Frame a Wall Cutout | Home Guides | SF Gate
Headings: How to Frame a Wall Cutout
How to Frame a Wall Cutout
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Content: This outlines the top and bottom of the cutout and provides a cut guide. 7
Cut through each stud along the cut marks. Use a reciprocating saw or the saw of your choice. If it will help you, nail a two-by-four to the studs on either side of the cutout to provide a guide to rest your saw on, ensuring a level, straight cut. The resulting opening is the height of the cutout, less 3 inches for the horizontal framing on top and bottom, by the width desired. 8
Measure the cutout width and cut two two-by-fours to fit. Lay one board over the bottom edge of the cutout, resting on the cut studs, and nail through the board into each stud end with two 16d nails. Check for level before securing; use shims to adjust as necessary. Repeat at the top of the opening.