Installing A Pocket Door

The door slides between split jambs inside the wall.

Installing a pocket door. A bumper at the rear of the frame or the side of the door keeps the door from sliding too far into the wall and guides at the floor keep the door from rattling inside the frame. For successful installation there must be room for the pocket door to travel inside the wall. For more how to video visit. Install the track according to the thickness of the header.

Finish the joints with drywall tape and several coats of drywall compound. Be sure to screw the brackets into the studs. Once the frame is in place it s time for the pocket door installation. Next install the slider track using the rails that came in your pocket door kit.

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Remove the door and then install drywall over the door pocket using construction adhesive and 1 inch drywall screws. Then cut the exposed studs to make room for the new framing. Hang drywall to cover up the area behind the open pocket door. If you want to install other hardware be sure that it can be inset into both sides of the door without blocking the door s operation.

Install the pocket door pulls that accompany the framing kit. Then put the hardware and door into the slider track. For doors inch thick install the track flush with the header. To install a pocket door start by removing the existing door and the drywall on one side of the wall.