Installing Pocket Door Frame Video

1500hd sc pocket door frame installation.

Installing pocket door frame video.

This project starts after preparation of the pocket door site has been completed drywall has been removed studs plates and sills have been removed and electrical and plumbing issues have been handled. Soft close wall mount barn door hardware. Then cut the exposed studs to make room for the new framing. Install the track according to the thickness of the header.

Before we get into pocket door installation it s important to understand the function and design of this door type. Then put the hardware and door into the slider track. To install a pocket door start by removing the existing door and the drywall on one side of the wall. A pocket door slides into a metal and wood cage that is installed as the walls are framed.

Once the frame is in place it s time for the pocket door installation. 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. Soft close pocket door hardware. In some older homes a sliding pocket door was used to create privacy and separate a living room from a parlor or dining room.

1500pf pocket door frame installation. Soft close sliding bypass door hardware. Be sure to purchase a high quality pocket door frame with durable hardware.