Build A Pocket Door Frame

This makes a room more versatile since it can be closed off from the rest of the house when necessary.

Build a pocket door frame.

Attach to the ceiling by screwing through the frame into the ceiling joists. Framing a pocket door refers to the first stage of installing a concealed door. Here s how to install a pocket door in 4 easy steps. Prepping the framing for a job hung pocket door.

Ohhh the pocket door. If your door is 80 high standard size construct a rough opening of a header and two studs at a minimum height of 84 1 2. If you follow me on instagram you might remember a few posts about installing the pocket door it was the very first diy project we did in the new house i talked about the pocket door in this post about our living room finally looking like a living room 2 1 2 months after we moved in. Find the right pocket door hardware then follow these simple steps to create your own pocket door frame system.

Cavity sliders pocket door frame kit for 3 wide x 6 8 high doors. 1 x research source this is a great way to maximize your living space and with a lot of patience and a little bit of know how it is a home improvement goal. By sliding against the wall the door opens up flow in a room but can still be closed off for privacy. Cavity sliders pocket door frame kit for 3 wide x 8 high doors.

Eclisse pocket door system steel frame kit for 28 x 80 doors. Our old door measured 78 1 2 so we. Pocket doors are an excellent historically appropriate option for closing off small spaces. Prepping the framing for a job hung pocket door.

Frame the rough opening. Make sure the frame is level.