Carpentry 101 pocket door frame basics.
Installing pocket door frame video.
In some older homes a sliding pocket door was used to create privacy and separate a living room from a parlor or dining room.
Be sure to purchase a high quality pocket door frame with durable hardware.
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Then cut the exposed studs to make room for the new framing.
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A pocket door slides into a metal and wood cage that is installed as the walls are framed.
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.
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.
Be sure to screw the brackets into the studs.
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.
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Once the frame is in place it s time for the pocket door installation.
Before we get into pocket door installation it s important to understand the function and design of this door type.