Can You Install A Pocket Door In An Existing Wall

Namely the pocket door that we raved about in last week s vlog.

Can you install a pocket door in an existing wall.

We chose to save space by installing a pocket door frame in the bathroom freeing up the 8 or 9 square feet of floor space from the door swing opening up the area. Detail description of how i installed a pocket door frame kit without damaging or removing one side of the sheetrock drywall. Remember however when attaching the drywall with drywall screws it is very important not to use screws that are too long. Next install the slider track using the rails that came in your pocket door kit.

If you need a firm nailing surface you can temporarily slide a 2 1 8 wide board between the split jambs. 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 cut the exposed studs to make room for the new framing. This can be done with plenty.

Drill a hole and chisel a shallow mortise in that jamb for the strike plate which the door latch engages. Cut wall space. Install door casing nailing it to the jamb and to pocket door studs. To install a pocket door start by removing the existing door and the drywall on one side of the wall.

We used 1 drywall screws nothing must protrude into the wall pocket or the door will be damaged. The total space should be about twice as wide as the door. Use screws to install one side of the head jamb so you can remove the door in the event of a problem. That way you can remove entire.

If the pocket is not deep enough the door will not recess completely into the wall. With the old door removed you can cut a hole in the drywall next to the existing doorway for the pocket.