Framing a new closet door

Mar 31, 2017 1 Replies

Hi, I'm framing a closet in my basement. The pre-hung door I bought says it needs 81.75" height for rough framing and I need to set the framing across the top of the door (the "header", I guess). Floor is currently concrete and I've yet to install:


  1. Tile Membrane (i.e. Schluter Ditra) and any required adhesive for this
  2. thinset mortar.
  3. ceramic tile.

What's a reasonable thickness to assume for these three so that I can set the door header?



Many thanks Theodore


Id allow: thickness of known material + 1/4" for adhesive + 1/4" just in case. Gap at the base of a closet door is not a big deal and easier than having to trim the door later.

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