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.

Installing pocket door frame video.

Once the frame is in place it s time for the pocket door installation. 1500pf pocket door frame installation. Soft close pocket door hardware. A pocket door slides into a metal and wood cage that is installed as the walls are framed.

Next install the slider track using the rails that came in your pocket door kit. Be sure to purchase a high quality pocket door frame with durable hardware. Be sure to screw the brackets into the studs. 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. Install the track according to the thickness of the header. Soft close sliding bypass door hardware. Then cut the exposed studs to make room for the new framing.

1500hd sc pocket door frame 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. In some older homes a sliding pocket door was used to create privacy and separate a living room from a parlor or dining room.