Can You Install A Pocket Door In An Existing Wall

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Can you install a pocket door in an existing wall.

Remember however when attaching the drywall with drywall screws it is very important not to use screws that are too long. We used 1 drywall screws nothing must protrude into the wall pocket or the door will be damaged. 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. Drill a hole and chisel a shallow mortise in that jamb for the strike plate which the door latch engages.

Tools required to complete this project circular saw http amzn to 1osfhdq impact driver http amzn to 1jitse0 level http amzn to 1wtqg0n stanley. To install a pocket door in an existing wall you have to remove drywall and it s easier to uncover the entire wall instead of trying to work in a limited opening. If the pocket is not deep enough the door will not recess completely into the wall. Install a full width strike jamb on the opposite side.

Detail description of how i installed a pocket door frame kit without damaging or removing one side of the sheetrock drywall. If you need a firm nailing surface you can temporarily slide a 2 1 8 wide board between the split jambs. Namely the pocket door that we raved about in last week s vlog. That way you can remove entire.

Then cut the exposed studs to make room for the new framing. Next install the slider track using the rails that came in your pocket door kit. This can be done with plenty. The total space should be about twice as wide as the door.

Install door casing nailing it to the jamb and to pocket door studs. With the old door removed you can cut a hole in the drywall next to the existing doorway for the pocket.