How To Hang A Sliding Pocket Door

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How to hang a sliding pocket door. In some older homes a sliding pocket door was used to create privacy and separate a living room from a parlor or dining room. When the back pocket door hanger is off the track it is a bit more of a problem. For doors inch thick install the track flush with the header. Mar 2 2015 a pocket door is a great way to.

Then cut the exposed studs to make room for the new framing. A pocket door slides into a metal and wood cage that is installed as the walls are framed. Once the frame is in place it s time for the pocket door installation. You are going to have to remove the pocket door to get the hanger out where you can work on it.

To install a pocket door start by removing the existing door and the drywall on one side of the wall. Moving the door when the back side is sliding on the ground is a little difficult. Use a pocket door wrench to turn the hanger a quarter of a turn at a time until the door is parallel with the jamb. Install the track according to the thickness of the header.

If you have a gap at the bottom of the door that is causing rubbing towards the top of your door you can lower the door by adjusting the hanger that is positioned the furthest away from the door latch. Next install the slider track using the rails that came in your pocket door kit. When a swinging door takes up too much space just slip it inside the wall with a pocket door. Thanks for watching i reused the door and used a retro fit pocket door handle.

Locating the back pocket door hanger.