Installing Pocket Door Frame Kit

You just have to frame the rough opening in your wall.

Installing pocket door frame kit.

Install the track according to the thickness of the header. I m using a pocket door kit from johnson hardware for a 36 door. These kits make installing a pocket door super easy. Make sure the door is still sliding easily on the track and that the latches line up as needed.

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. Step 2 attach split studs to floor and header. 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.

How to install a pocket door. Attach the split studs. 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. Some of this will be attached to the door and some will be attached to the wall.

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. Install the latch hardware. Once the frame is in place it s time for the pocket door installation. All frames can be cut down to fit smaller size door.

1500 series pocket door frames. Most pocket door frame kits specify how big the header should be.