Installing A Pocket Door Frame Kit

Step 2 attach split studs to floor and header.

Installing a pocket door frame kit.

Once the frame is in place it s time for the pocket door installation. 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. 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. The existing bathroom door swung to the right as you.

Make sure the door is still sliding easily on the track and that the latches line up as needed. Install the latch hardware. 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. Carpentry 101 pocket door frame basics.

Follow the instructions that came with the pocket door kit. Attach the split studs. Most pocket door frame kits specify how big the header should be. Today i am installing a pocket door frame in an existing wall that happens to be for our guest bathroom.

1500 series pocket door frames. Install the track according to the thickness of the header. The pocket door kit should have come with door latch hardware. Some of this will be attached to the door and some will be attached to the wall.