Installing A Pocket Door Frame Kit

Make sure the door is still sliding easily on the track and that the latches line up as needed.

Installing a pocket door frame kit.

The door rides through a channel made by what are called split studs these studs function like regular wall studs but are metal wrapped and form a hollow channel in the middle for the pocket door to pass. Some of this will be attached to the door and some will be attached to the wall. Carpentry 101 pocket door frame basics. Step 2 attach split studs to floor and header.

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. 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. Today i am installing a pocket door frame in an existing wall that happens to be for our guest bathroom. The pocket door kit should have come with door latch hardware.

Install the track according to the thickness of the header. All frames can be cut down to fit smaller size door. 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. 1500 series pocket door frames.

Most pocket door frame kits specify how big the header should be. Attach the split studs. Install the latch hardware. 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.