Build your own door?

[nonhog]

I have a area under my stairs that I keep my compressor. The stairs start in the unheated portion of my shop. I need to close it off to keep in what little heat I have.

Anyone build there own? Note the unique opening.
Ideas welcome.

 

[astroracer]

Easy, build a frame out of 1 x 4's to give enough thickness to insulate (use styrofoam panels) and hang it on a couple of hinges. Add a 1x jamb for the door to close against Make the fit within a 1/4" to keep the gap small. (1/8th inch all around).
Cover it with 1/4" paneling or Masonite. Paint to match

 

[NUTTSGT]

I'd probably do something similar but make the door out of 1/2" plywood, trim with some 1x4s. I'm not sure I'd insulate it, hopefully the walls behind (exterior) are already insulated.

I know you want to stick it under the stairs to keep the noise out but I think I would cut a hole in the lower part of the door and screw a vent cover over the hole. You need to keep some fresh air to the compressor for it to use and to keep it from getting too hot.

Something like this.

http://www.menards.com/main/buildin...um-undereave-vent-24-pk/p-1697313-c-13256.htm

 

[rsanter]

Personally I would go get a solid core door, cut the door at the angle I needed and then modify the frame as well

Bob

 

[nolimits76]

Personally I would go get a solid core door, cut the door at the angle I needed and then modify the frame as well

Bob

I've seen a few odd shaped doors, and this was always the solution. Not to say you can't "stick build" something, but this seems pretty reasonable.

NUTTSGT is right on about the ventilation. Don't forget to add.

 

[Vegaman_Dan]

Time, labor, effort vs expense.

As I get older, I find the first is more valuable to me than the money involved.

I would choose the solid core/modify approach myself.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

I'd insulate the underside of the stairs. I'd build or modify a vented or louvered door (or vent in the wall) to allow plenty of air for the compressor, maybe use some foam for sound deadening

 

[rsanter]

Also, if you do not want to modify a door you can just get a regular door and jam and then just fir our a wall section the thickness needed and mount the door in it. You open the door and will just see the opening you have now.
If you want to be creative you could even make a few narrow shelves in the triangle area above the opening to hold small things like boxes of nails, tape, spray cans etc.

Bob

 

[ed_h]

Also, if you do not want to modify a door you can just get a regular door and jam and then just fir our a wall section the thickness needed and mount the door in it. You open the door and will just see the opening you have now.

This was my solution to a similar problem. Looks better than to have an odd-shaped door, too.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I figured buying a solid core door would be expensive to cut down for what it is going to be used for. Then I read a few more replies and thought to myself, if you could one at a ReStore that would be the deal.

 

[nonhog]

Just looking for creative ideas. Thanks for the input so far!
Here is a pic from the back side.
Shows how open the compressor is to the "storage" part of the shop.

 

[nonhog]

This was my solution to a similar problem. Looks better than to have an odd-shaped door, too.

But I have an odd shape shop!


I do have a buddy who makes custom doors for a living. He has mentioned a few times about us building one together, Sounds good right?
Same as getting your roofer friend to help roof your house on his spare time.
Good luck with that!

 

[spotco2]

Don't think it. Just stick build it out of 1x4's and cover with masonite or plywood. Stick build a frame and some trim around it.

It's just a door.

 

[Garage Coffee Roaster]

Don't think it. Just stick build it out of 1x4's and cover with masonite or plywood. Stick build a frame and some trim around it.

It's just a door.

This^^

surface mount or flush- what ever your time, motivation,budget and aesthetics desire.

 

[shoot summ]

I figured buying a solid core door would be expensive to cut down for what it is going to be used for. Then I read a few more replies and thought to myself, if you could one at a ReStore that would be the deal.

They are typically less than $20 at ReStore...