Carpentry 101 pocket door frame basics.
Installing pocket door frame video.
In some older homes a sliding pocket door was used to create privacy and separate a living room from a parlor or dining room.
A pocket door slides into a metal and wood cage that is installed as the walls are framed.
Soft close sliding bypass door hardware.
Before we get into pocket door installation it s important to understand the function and design of this door type.
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This project starts after preparation of the pocket door site has been completed drywall has been removed studs plates and sills have been removed and electrical and plumbing issues have been handled.
Be sure to purchase a high quality pocket door frame with durable hardware.
Be sure to screw the brackets into the studs.
Then put the hardware and door into the slider track.
Next install the slider track using the rails that came in your pocket door kit.
Then cut the exposed studs to make room for the new framing.
To install a pocket door start by removing the existing door and the drywall on one side of the wall.
Install the track according to the thickness of the header.
Soft close pocket door hardware.
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