Installing A Pocket Door Frame Kit

Some of this will be attached to the door and some will be attached to the wall.

Installing a pocket door frame kit.

Step 2 attach split studs to floor and header. The existing bathroom door swung to the right as you. The pocket door kit should have come with door latch hardware. 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.

Today i am installing a pocket door frame in an existing wall that happens to be for our guest bathroom. Follow the instructions that came with the pocket door kit. Carpentry 101 pocket door frame basics. 1500 series pocket door frames.

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

Once the frame is in place it s time for the pocket door installation. Install the latch hardware. Make sure the door is still sliding easily on the track and that the latches line up as needed. 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.