Sliding Pocket Doors Diy

Since i wanted to make bi fold doors i knew it would be harder than sliding doors.

Sliding pocket doors diy.

Attach the split studs 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 through. Pro tip for removing molding. The molding will get re used so be as gentle as possible. When the door is at an angle and past the jamb you can pull it off completely.

Pocket doors are fancy and modern style of door that naturally saves space. Not just another pretty face our sliding mirror not just another pretty face our sliding mirror closet doors are 3 4 in. Sliding pocket doors were very popular with turn of the nineteenth century builders and they can be seen in different style and design such as double pocket door prehung pocket door wood pocket doors. Sliding doors are a modern and practical way to save space or even create a new room.

The pocket door track is a metal channel with wooden nailing strips on each side. Plycorr a densely corrugated cardboard that performs like wood without the added weight with the mirror laminated directly to the surface. Pocket doors are designed to be removed with some ease. In a range of different materials you can choose from traditional panel to contemporary glass styles.

The first step in installing a pocket door is to pry off the existing molding with a pry bar and hammer. Slide the door to just a few inches of being closed and release the clip that s closest to the strike side of the door. Apparently i couldn t find a good example online of how to size my panels correctly which was a bit frustrating. Use a razor blade to cut the caulk.

The channel is marked for various door widths so it s easy to cut it to the right length. These are perfect for smaller areas where a normal door opening wouldn t be possible such as cupboards or small bathrooms. Remove a door from a j track by following the instructions in photo 5 but instead of pulling the top toward you push away to pop the rollers out of the track. Attach the split studs to the floor and to the header checking for plumb.

The existing bathroom door swung to the right as you. Pull out a door that s stuck in the pocket by alternately pulling the top and bottom edges. This will help the molding come off easier and you don t risk peeling the wall paint off. Other mirror doors are simply mesh backed mirror in a lightweight frame.

Today i am installing a pocket door frame in an existing wall that happens to be for our guest bathroom. You need to take into consideration the door hinges and just space needed for them to fold.