Installing Pocket Door Frame Kit

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

Installing pocket door frame kit.

Make sure the door is still sliding easily on the track and that the latches line up as needed. Attach the split studs. Install the track according to the thickness of the header. 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.

These kits make installing a pocket door super easy. I m using a pocket door kit from johnson hardware for a 36 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. Most pocket door frame kits specify how big the header should be.

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. 1500 series pocket door frames. Follow the instructions that came with the pocket door kit. The pocket door kit should have come with door latch hardware.

Install the latch hardware. Some of this will be attached to the door and some will be attached to the wall. All frames can be cut down to fit smaller size door. How to install a pocket door.

Step 2 attach split studs to floor and header. Carpentry 101 pocket door frame basics.