Pocket Door Frame Installation

You just have to frame the rough opening in your wall.

Pocket door frame installation.

In some older homes a sliding pocket door was used to create privacy and separate a living room from a parlor or dining room. Once the frame is in place it s time for the pocket door installation. To install a pocket door start by removing the existing door and the drywall on one side of the wall. The existing bathroom door swung to the right as you.

A pocket door slides into a metal and wood cage that is installed as the walls are framed. I m using a pocket door kit from johnson hardware for a 36 door. 1 574 293 5664 m f 8 00am 5 00pm est. 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. Install the track according to the thickness of the header. 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. Finally we painted the door and cut a new opening for the pocket door latch.

1500 series pocket door frames. Today i am installing a pocket door frame in an existing wall that happens to be for our guest bathroom. Item 760753 model jw191600003. Refill the cracks dry repeating as necessary and then sand until smooth.

Then cut the exposed studs to make room for the new framing. Allow the wood putty to dry thoroughly and then check for any cracks. Before we get into pocket door installation it s important to understand the function and design of this door type. Mount the pocket door.

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. These kits make installing a pocket door super easy. Johnson hardware pocket door hardware. How to install a pocket door.