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Perfect for tight spaces and areas with limited clearance, pocket doors will transform your space with no trace of hardware. Add design and interest to any space when you install a Rustica pocket door in your home. Handmade here in Utah with the customizations you desire, explore our list of interior pocket doors, double pocket doors, glass pocket doors, and even bathroom pocket doors to find the perfect door for your unique space.

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Pocket doors are a unique type of sliding door that comes with many advantages. They are ideal for closing off small areas, but also can be used in wide openings. But what sets them apart from any other type of door is their ability to slide into the wall.

As you might imagine, installing a pocket door isn’t as straightforward as a traditional hinged door or sliding barn door. You not only need to know what a pocket door is and how it functions, but you also need to know its specific hardware and installation requirements. That's why we’re doing a deep dive into everything you need to know about a pocket door so you can confidently choose the perfect one for your space.

What is a Pocket Door?

A pocket door is a type of sliding door. Unlike a regular door, a pocket door slides in and out of a wall on a track. A pocket door is hidden when opened, appearing as an open entryway when it’s not in use. It can easily be pulled out when you want privacy, and it can be locked just like a regular door. Installing a pocket door is a great alternative to a traditional swinging door or doorless wall opening between rooms.

Pocket doors are helpful when you have limited space in a room. Perhaps a standard door won’t fit, or you want to maximize your space in other ways. Bathroom pocket doors are popular, as well as in closets, laundry rooms, pantries, and offices. Pocket doors are also used to achieve a specific design or style and are on a rising trend in the home remodeling industry.

Pocket doors have become a trendy door style in home design and remodeling. Whether you are using a pocket door to maximize your space or achieve a certain look, a pocket door installation is straightforward and doable for homeowners.

Pocket Door Hardware

When you are installing a pocket door, there are many hardware options available for your pocket door. Some pocket door hardware is necessary for installation, while other options may simply add to the design and style of your pocket door. There are a variety of finishes available that can be customized for your specific needs and budget.

When you are looking through pocket door hardware, you will find pocket door latches, pocket door edge and flush pulls, pocket door locks, rollers, handles, door frames, tracks, door fasteners, brackets, door jambs, soft closes, pocket door lock with keys, interior door knobs, and more. A door kit is a very popular option for a pocket door installation. A hardware kit usually includes almost everything you need for your pocket door install, such as the door frame, door hardware, accessories, trim, door jamb, door fasteners, and pocket door tracks.

The actual doors used for your pocket door installation are available in a wide range of styles. You also can find different materials, such as wood, metal, or glass pocket doors. Beyond just a single pocket door, you can find different pocket doors sizes, styles, and shapes to fit different openings. You can opt for double pocket doors, converging pocket doors, corner pocket doors, stacked or bypassing pocket doors, mortise pocket doors, and more. Budget pocket doors can be found at big box stores like Lowe’s, Menard’s, and Home Depot, but choosing Rustica’s handmade pocket doors will provide a superior finish and craftsmanship of the highest quality.

Benefits of Pocket Doors

The number one benefit of pocket doors is that they are space savers. Since it is a sliding door that disappears into a wall, a sliding pocket door takes up far less space than a traditional swinging door. Pocket doors can be a stylish and smart space-saving solution in many rooms of smaller houses. They are perfect for smaller rooms like bathrooms, closets, and pantries—no matter the size of the house—and can provide optional privacy to nearly any room in a home. Pocket doors are hidden when not in use and can function just like any other door with a lock.

Pocket doors have greatly improved over the years. Today, you can find a wide range of stylish high-quality hardware options and pocket door styles in a variety of sizes, shapes, and openings. High-quality finishes provide a look of high-quality craftsmanship without sacrificing space. Use your creativity, and don’t be afraid to think beyond a single sliding pocket door—for example, you may prefer a double pocket door, stacked pocket door, or converging pocket door that perfectly suits your specific style and needs.

Is a Pocket Door Right for You?

Pocket doors are a great option for homeowners who want a smart and stylish way to save space. Interior pocket doors are often installed in small rooms like bathrooms, closets, pantries, laundry rooms, and offices.

Sometimes, homeowners decide to install a pocket door because the current pocket door is old or outdated. Many times, a pocket door can be restored with a new door frame, door jamb, and heavy duty door hardware. A pocket door replacement is a popular remodeling project that can be done in a short amount of time with the right materials and tools at hand.

Whether you are replacing your current pocket door or installing a new one to maximize your space, the process is fairly straightforward. You can typically plan on spending less than a day on your pocket door install. You should be able to cut the opening, install your framing and hardware, attach the door, install the new drywall, and install the finishing in just a handful of hours. Then, your pocket door will be complete and ready for family and guests to enjoy. You will have a new skill under your belt and the satisfaction of completing this fun and rewarding remodeling project.

Does a Pocket Door Require a Thicker Wall?

One of the many benefits of a pocket door is the ability to discreetly tuck it away into the wall. Perhaps you’re considering a pocket door for this exact purpose. If that’s the case, you’ll want to make sure the space in mind can accommodate a pocket door. Essentially, you need to check if the wall is thick enough to install a sliding pocket door.

So, does a pocket door require a thick wall? Yes, pocket doors require thicker walls, as there must be enough space in the wall for the door to easily slide in and out of.

Standard pocket doors are two inches thick, so the wall they slide into must be at least 4 inches, ideally more, to accommodate the pocket door and track. The thicker the pocket door, the thicker the wall needs to be.

If you’re remodeling a home or designing a new construction, keep this important installation piece in mind if you plan on adding a pocket door. You’ll need to make the wall thick enough and long enough for the door you need.

How to Install a Pocket Door

Installing a pocket door yourself can be a great money saver since you’re cutting out the need to hire a contractor. Whether you’re into DIY, DIT, or have only done a few home remodeling projects, a pocket door installation is an achievable task. Once you’ve selected your materials, such as the hardware, accessories, and finishes, the pocket door installation should take less than a full day to complete.

Step 1: Gather Your Materials and Tools

When you’ve decided that a pocket door is right for you, gather your materials and tools. While the exact tools and materials needed vary from situation to situation, common materials and tools needed for pocket door installation include:

Pocket door hardware
The pocket door
2x4(s)
Tape measure
Multi-tool screwdriver
Stud finder
Level
Drill
Nails
Wood screws
Reciprocating saw
Hack saw
Drywall
1” drywall screws
Panel adhesive
Joint compound

If you’ve purchased a pocket door kit, the instruction manual will list what tools and materials you’ll need to complete the pocket door installation.

Step 2: Cut the Opening

The first step in your pocket door installation is to cut the opening for the pocket door, which will either be a modification of the current door opening or a new, rough opening. Before making any modifications, you need to figure out if you’re working with a load-bearing wall or if there is any wiring or plumbing within the currently closed area. Plumbing within the wall is a red flag, and if you have a load-bearing wall, you’ll have to provide support during the pocket door install process, plus install a new, longer header. Any wiring within the wall will need to be moved by a professional.

If you currently have a door in the wall where your pocket door will go, you need to remove both the door and the door jamb. Take the molding out and remove the shims with a reciprocating saw. Cut through the nails to take off the frame.

Construct your rough opening by using the dimensions provided by the door manufacturer. The opening needs to be twice the door width, plus an inch. Make your cut above the header but still a few inches below the ceiling. Be careful to remove the drywall in small portions. You should only have to remove drywall on one side.

Remove the current header with a saw, if necessary, as well a portion of the current stud to make room for your new framing.

Step 3: Install the Framing and Hardware

To create a new header, decide whether you need a new soleplate, which will determine the height. The new header height can be calculated by adding the door height and the height of the soleplate, plus 3 1/4”. Determine the appropriate length, install a new stud on the opposite side of the existing stud for the opening, then screw or nail in the header. If needed, cut and install the soleplate to the ground.

Using the manufacturer’s instructions, cut the door track to the recommended length with a hacksaw. Install it using the fasteners and brackets that are included, then make sure it is level.

Next, install your two split studs to the floor and header. This forms the passageway where the pocket door will slide in and out of the wall. One will be flush with your nailer header, and the other will be halfway into the pocket wall. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for exact locations. Once installed, ensure they are plumb by using a level.

Install the hanging hardware that holds the door. Ensure it is level and secure it into place.

Step 4: Attach the Door

Before hanging the door, add any desired or necessary finishing touches, such as paint or stain. Once the door is ready to hang, slide it into the door track by using the two hangers. Make sure the door is level and adjust the hangers as needed. After the door is hung, install the door handle, lock, and pull by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Once you’ve made sure that the door fits and works properly, take it off to install the drywall and trim.

Step 5: Install the New Drywall

Install the new drywall by hanging the drywall with panel adhesive and 1-inch drywall screws. Use drywall tape to seal the seams, then use joint compound to cover it. You can use a damp sponge to smooth it out and sand it down more as needed, once it is dry. Make sure that you keep the wall interior clear for the pocket door to slide in and out properly.

Step 6: Install the Finishing

Once the drywall is complete, you can reattach the door and install the guides, which help the door slide smoothly and also center it. Next, install the split side and header jambs to the studs in the pocket part of the opening, which need to be flush with the drywall. Use screws on the steel studs so you can remove the door, if needed, and ensure everything is level. Then move on to install the trim casing to the jamb and studs, using either nails or screws. Make sure the nails do not protrude deep into the wall.

Once the trim is up, the pocket door installation is complete! Well done.

How to Fix a Pocket Door Off Track

Sometimes, pocket doors fall of their tracks, making them frustratingly hard to open and close. If the door is heavy enough, you may not be able to open or close it at all.

A pocket door can go off track if it slips from one of its hangers. So, in order to put a pocket door back on its track, the door needs to be reattached to the hanger.

The first step is to determine which hanger the door slipped from. Before starting this, you may want to visit our Parts of a Door post to brush up on door terminology, otherwise this process may be more confusing.

With the door fully in the wall, look at the bottom of the door where it aligns with the door jamb. If the door is touching the floor and there isn’t space between the door, the door jamb, and the floor, then it’s the front hanger that is detached. If there is a gap between the floor, door, and door jamb then the back hanger has slipped off.

Pocket Door Front Hanger Off Track

A detached front hanger is a bit easier to work with. If the pocket door is detached from the front hanger, locate the hanger and bring it over the track into the center of the door opening. If the hanger is not visible from the door opening, you may need to get a flashlight and pull it out from within the wall. You may even need to use a wire with a hook on it or pliers to slide the hanger out into the door opening. From there, you can put the door back on the track by realigning and reattaching the hanger.

Pocket Door Back Hanger Off Track

If the back hanger is off, you may need some help as you have to take the door out and completely off the track. To do this, you’ll need to release the retention clip on the door hanger. After setting the door aside, you’ll need to locate the back hanger. It may be pushed all the way to the back of track, so you may need a yard stick or something similar to drag it out.

Once you have the back hanger out, you’ll need to put the door back on the track by aligning it to the back hanger first. You’ll need to get the hanger aligned with the bolt and wheel assembly inside of the track. This back side of the door is called the pocket side, while the lock side is called the strike side. You will need to angle the door so that the strike side is out of the opening.

After you reattach the back hanger, you can move onto the first one and repeat the process of realigning the door to the hanger. You may need to watch a video tutorial to see the process step-by-step, as the type of retention clip you have on your pocket door will also affect the way you hang your door back on the track. Once both hangers are on, you can slowly push your door back into the wall, making sure the retention clips are engaged and everything is moving smoothly.

Where to Use Pocket Doors?

One of the greatest benefits of the pocket door is its versatility – you can use them in just about any kind of home décor setting, providing a modern door or a traditional, more rustic door treatment. You can use pocket doors basically anywhere in your home where the architecture can accommodate them, especially if you’re looking to maximize the space available. Pocket doors are especially great for connecting adjoining rooms, or any room where space is tight and a door that swings open and closed just won’t work.

Some popular applications of pocket doors include closets, bathrooms, dining areas, pantries, laundry rooms, and more. Many homeowners choose to use pocket doors to separate kitchen and dining areas with ease. This allows for easy flow between the rooms while making sure that each area can feel private when needed. Some homeowners choose to make a powerful statement by using pocket doors as glass external doors, further decreasing the barrier between their internal and external living areas. Pocket doors used in this way can dramatically increase the flow of the home.

Your first task when considering installing a pocket door is to consider all the spaces in your home where space is tight but you’d still like to make a design statement. These are your ideal places to start. You can work with a design expert or contractor to determine whether the architecture in that area can accommodate a pocket door without compromising structural integrity.

One other point to consider is whether your home needs to make accommodations for family members or visitors with mobility issues. If so, pocket doors can be an effective solution because they provide no obstruction(s) for wheelchairs, walkers, etc., like a swinging door would.

Which Style of Pocket Door Should I Choose?

The great news is that you can find a pocket door to fit just about any style or budget. For example, there’s the single panel classic pocket door, like Rustica’s Lewiston Single Pocket Door. Featuring a simple, timeless style, this understated pocket door can fit in with any type of decor. Or you might choose something like the Z Double Converging Pocket Doors if you want the same type of simple, classic look for a larger door frame that requires double doors.

And for a striking, sleek and contemporary look, you could choose the Traction Double Converging Pocket Doors. The combination of sleek metal and glass provides a stunning entry into any room. If you prefer the rustic, unfinished look of farmhouse decor, Rustica’s Reclaimed Pocket Door comes in both a single and a double version, depending on the size of your doorway. But if you’re more into the classic, Colonial look of a paneled pocket door, you can choose from options such as the Colonial Single Pocket Door, the 8 Panel Single Pocket Door or the 5 Panel Single Pocket Door. You even have the option to choose a pocket door made from scrap metal if you’re more into an industrial look.

With many of Rustica’s pocket door options, you also have the freedom to choose your materials—from metal finishes to wood stains and colors, including the type of glass you’d like used in the glass pocket doors. The sky is the limit when it comes to personalizing your pocket door so that it becomes a functional work of art in your home.

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Pocket doors can be a highly stylish and effective solution in tight spaces where you’d like to maintain privacy. With their sleek profile, wide array of materials and designs and space-saving functionality, pocket doors are both versatile and chic.
If you’re ready to see how a pocket door can best work in your home, our team at Rustica.com would love to help! So don’t wait—browse through our collection today and let our team of experts help you bring your custom pocket door design to life

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