Installing Pocket Door Frame Kit

The pocket door kit should have come with door latch hardware.

Installing pocket door frame kit.

Carpentry 101 pocket door frame basics. 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. 1500 series pocket door frames.

Some of this will be attached to the door and some will be attached to the wall. Follow the instructions that came with the pocket door kit. Once the frame is in place it s time for the pocket door installation. You just have to frame the rough opening in your wall.

Make sure the door is still sliding easily on the track and that the latches line up as needed. Attach the split studs. All frames can be cut down to fit smaller size door. 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.

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. Most pocket door frame kits specify how big the header should be. How to install a pocket door. I m using a pocket door kit from johnson hardware for a 36 door.

Step 2 attach split studs to floor and header. Install the track according to the thickness of the header.