Installing Pocket Door Frame Kit

Carpentry 101 pocket door frame basics.

Installing pocket door frame kit.

Make sure the door is still sliding easily on the track and that the latches line up as needed. 1500 series pocket door frames. The pocket door kit should have come with door latch hardware. All pocket door systems are installed in basically the same way but the manufacturer s directions should give you the best advice for installing that particular product.

You just have to frame the rough opening in your wall. If needed use a hand saw to cut the track that came with your pocket door hardware so that it s 1 8 inch shorter than the opening. I m using a pocket door kit from johnson hardware for a 36 door. Follow the instructions that came with the pocket door kit.

Some of this will be attached to the door and some will be attached to the wall. Step 2 attach split studs to floor and header. Install the latch hardware. Install the track according to the thickness of the header.

Attach the split studs. These kits make installing a pocket door super easy. Before you begin installing your pocket door read the directions for the pocket door kit you re installing to get an overview of the process and what s involved. Once the frame is in place it s time for the pocket door installation.

Pocket door frame kits contain all necessary hardware for a single pocket door installation in a 2x4 stud wall door jambs drywall door locks door pulls hidden pocket door guide kit not included. How to install a pocket door.