Installing A Pocket Door In Existing Wall

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Installing a pocket door in existing wall. Learn how to install a pocket door in an existing doorway and wall. Purchase a pocket door kit at a hardware store. See that photo tutorial here and more of the half bath projects here. Tools required to complete this project circular saw http amzn to 1osfhdq impact driver http amzn to 1jitse0 level http amzn to 1wtqg0n stanley.

We may earn commission if you buy from a link. A pocket door slides into a metal and wood cage that is installed as the walls are framed. As with framing any doorway you need to level the king studs and trimmer when you install them and when you install the pocket door frame you need shims between the. Blast from the past.

Materials and tools for pocket door frame installation. This demonstration is for non structural walls only. Existing door or premade pocket door. For weight bearing walls additional.

Pocket door handle plug and or lock. This kit should contain the door split studs that allow the door to retract into the wall a track on which the door runs into the wall and door hardware.