How To Install Pocket French Doors

Hang doors and install door hardware according to manufacturer s instruction.

How to install pocket french doors. To install a pocket door start by removing the existing door and the drywall on one side of the wall. Fiberglass doors are a great alternative to traditional wooden doors they are easy to maintain and offer superb durability insulation and versatility in appearance and style. Test fit the new doors before securing frame permanently. Unlike pocket doors and sliding doors french doors command more space for operation.

Then cut the exposed studs to make room for the new framing. Then put the hardware and door into the slider track. Finish the joints with drywall tape and several coats of drywall compound. These are heavier than hollow core wood doors so they will be a little more expensive to secure and install.

Be sure to screw the brackets into the studs. When installing double or french pocket models the largest cost consideration is in the demolition rewiring and framing of the space required. Whether it s an interior or exterior door plays a part too. Remove the door and then install drywall over the door pocket using construction adhesive and 1 inch drywall screws.

Next install the slider track using the rails that came in your pocket door kit. Once everything fits and is plumb secure frame permanently with screws. Whether you are installing interior or exterior doors be sure to plan for space around the door swing. Once the frame is in place it s time for the pocket door installation.

Installation costs do not differ by material. On top of the cost of the actual door other factors like how easy the door is to install will dictate some of the installation cost. But the good news is our professional independent installers will work with you to find the best door for your needs and one that will fit. Make adjustments if necessary to make sure doors open and close properly.

For doors inch thick install the track flush with the header. Measure cut and install trim around the door starting with the top header trim piece and then the side jambs. Take the width of the door and layout a radius around the pivot point on both sides of the jamb to see how much space you ll need to allow. 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.

For the casing trim outside use finish nails just long enough to bite into the 2 x 4s longer nails might extend too far into the door chamber and scratch the door during opening and closing.