How Do You Install A Pocket Door

Drill a hole and chisel a shallow mortise in that jamb for the strike plate which the door latch engages.

Use shorter nails to install the casing on the pocket side of the door jamb to prevent damage to the door. Step 5 install the door pulls install the pocket door pulls that accompany the framing kit. Tools required to complete this project circular saw http amzn to 1osfhdq impact driver http amzn to 1jitse0 level http amzn to 1wtqg0n stanley. Then install the guide at the bottom of the door to ensure that the door will operate without rubbing.

Generally a 1 by 4 2 54 by 10 16cm plate will enable the door to clear the carpeting without cutting it. To install a pocket door start by removing the existing door and the drywall on one side of the wall. Use 6d finish nails to install the top and strike jamb casing. Determine the height of the header by adding 3 1 4 inches 8 26 cm to the length of the new door and then add the height of the soleplate which will only be necessary if the floor is carpeted.

Next install the slider track using the rails that came in your pocket door kit. Install door casing nailing it to the jamb and to pocket door studs. Position it at roughly a 15 degree angle to make sure it engages. Align the door with the frame by lifting one side and adjusting the dials on the hangers until it s in proper vertical position.