Pocket Door Frame Installation Instructions

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.

Pocket door frame installation instructions.

Install the track according to the thickness of the header. Before we get into pocket door installation it s important to understand the function and design of this door type. In some older homes a sliding pocket door was used to create privacy and separate a living room from a parlor or dining room. The sturdy construction of our pocket walls are reinforced with steel stiffeners and choices in hardware make the installation of pocket doors easy.

1500 series pocket door frame. A pocket door slides into a metal and wood cage that is installed as the walls are framed. Item 760753 model jw191600003. 152068pf 152468pf 152668pf 152868pf 153068pf.

View and download johnson hardware 1500 series installation instructions online. The existing bathroom door swung to the right as you. Thanks for watching i reused the door and used a retro fit pocket door handle. When the nails are cut you can remove the door frame.

A f pocket door frames are made from select lumber our own roll formed steel and the highest quality track and hardware. Door kit 751 instructions. Pocket door frame kits contain all necessary hardware for a single pocket door installation in a 2x4 stud wall door jambs drywall door locks door pulls hidden pocket door guide kit not included. 1750 series bu pocket frame installation instructions and hardware installation instructions.

For doors inch thick install the track flush with the header. Today i am installing a pocket door frame in an existing wall that happens to be for our guest bathroom. Start with removing the molding and with a reciprocating saw blade cut the shims. Jeld wen pocket door frame with frame and hardware.

Once the frame is in place it s time for the pocket door installation. If you re replacing a door with a pocket door you ll need to get rid of the existing door. 1500 series door pdf manual download. All frames can be cut down to fit smaller size door.

Prebuilt to save time and labor in the field with quick and easy installation. Door jambs aren t nailed against the studs in the wall they re just spaced with wooden shims. 1500pf series pocket door frames. Extension kit instructions for built up pocket door frames.