Convert Regular Door To Pocket Door

To do this measure the door lengthwise and score a line across the bottom.

Convert regular door to pocket door.

I ve used this kit myself. Measure the width of the door you are going to install as a pocket door with a tape measure. Step 2 remove the drywall from one side of the wall to uncover enough space for the door pocket. Slide the door fully into the pocket opening and remove the wood casing and door stop on both sides and top of the jamb.

Yes the typical pocket door kit is just the rollers and half studs and you re expected to use a standard door slab. You have to open up the wall and cut out the old studs to make room to use the metal half thick studs but it was actually pretty easy and very high quality rollers. Cut it back to the middle of the next available stud and to a height corresponding to the top of the door header. Trim any added door length when converting your hinged door to a barn door you may or may not need to adjust the length of the door to ensure that it slides smoothly on the railing and ground track without scraping across the floor.

To hang a pocket door you need a rough opening that is twice as wide as the door itself. Remove the old door door trim and jamb.