Rough Door Opening for 32 Inch Door

Typically the rough opening required when installing a prehung door should be sized 2 inches wider and 2 inches higher than the prehung door itself. This is true whether your building a rough door opening for a 30 inch door, a 32 inch door, a 34 inch door, a bifold door or any other size door.

Rough Opening for 32 Inch Door

For example a two-foot, eight inch (32”) by six feet, eight inch high (80”) prehung door, would require a rough opening width of 34 inches and a height of 82 inches.

Sizing Rough Door Opening for 32 Inch Door and other Door Widths

Sizing the rough opening correctly will allow for the prehung door doorframe casing to be installed with about 1 inch of play on both sides, and 1 inch on both top and bottom.

This spare space will allow the prehung doorframe to be installed correctly. The prehung door will be able to be leveled and plumbed so that the door swings freely. See this eBook on how to install interior door trim. Installing Prehung Door Note that when installing the pre-hung doorframe shims and blocking should be used at both the hinge and door lock locations.

The shims and blocking should be wedged in between the prehung doorframe and the wall studs that form the rough opening.

You may want to check out this article that explains in detail how to install an interior pre-hung door. When securing and installing the prehung doorframe to the studs, nails should penetrate through the shims/blocking material. This will help to prevent flexing of the prehung doorframe when it is opened and closed.

Note on Sizing Rough Door Openings

Note that these guidelines are typical framing standards that are employed in the home construction business. 

You should always check with the prehung door manufacturer or product specifications to confirm the rough opening requirements for your particular prehung door.

If you are framing an entire wall that additionally includes windows, you may want to also take a look at this article on sizing a rough opening for a window.