Pocket Door Magic – Electrical Switches And Outlets Near The Door
Yes, I believe I’ve now earned the right to write a "how to" post on pocket door installation. One install and you know it all. Er, maybe not. But here is what I learned, in case you want to tackle one!door hinge spring
If you have found the most perfect flush pulls for your bedroom or bathroom door you can add pocket door jamb bolts for privacy locking. The jamb bolt is installed on the inside of the pocket door and operates like a rocker switch, physically preventing the door from returning to the pocket. There is a strike plate included that attaches to the door jamb to protect it from damage, as well as trim for an emergency release hole for outside the door in case someone accidentally gets locked inside.
This is a handy device for use as a privacy lock on pocket or sliding doors that do not have a lock installed. This pocket door jamb bolt is designed to be face mounted at the rear of a closed pocket door, acts as a privacy bolt to prevent door from opening. It works like a rocker switch. When pushed in, the other half pops out, physically preventing the door from returning into its pocket. For emergency access a small hole can be drilled through the door and a slim object can be inserted through the hole to flip the rocker closed. Made of solid brass and available in 7 popular finishes.
Sometimes the trim moulding is installed very close to the door. This gives you a very clean look, but it doesn’t allow much space for the pocket door pulls to clear the trim moulding when sliding the door in and out of the wall pocket. Most pocket door pulls will only require 3/32" clearance on both side of the door, however some will require 1/8" or more on both sides. Check the hardware’s specified projection (how far it sticks off the door’s face) to insure it can clear any existing trim mouldings
Once the frame is installed you drywall over the frame. Make sure you use short screws so that the screws don’t penetrate the frame and create a barrier for the door to slide. Next you’ll want to trim the door opening. You’ll need to install a narrow piece of jamb trim on each side of the door and also on the top (see the photo below). One of the pieces of jamb trim on the top will need to be easy to remove. If your door comes off the track the only way to re-install the door is to remove the trim so you can lift the door back on the track. If you notice in the photo we used some trim screws to attach one piece of the upper jamb trim. hardware for pocket doors
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The pocket door comes in handy in a tight area where you want a door but cannot fit a swinging door. Installation of a pocket door allows for nearly 10 extra square feet of usable space as compared with a hinged door. A hinged door can be impractical in a small bathroom or a kitchen where it can block a cabinet.
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If the design of your home presents a space where a hinged door would be in the way when left open, it should be considered for a pocket door. Walk-in closets, the door into the toilet/bath area of a bathroom, and walk-in pantries are all great places for pocket doors. Additionally, hinged doors used between rooms and kitchens should be replaced with pocket doors because hinged doors take up valuable wall space if swung into the dining room. They also block counters if swung into the kitchen and they interfere with refrigerators.
Pocket doors are made with various materials. Wood, steel, and glass are the most common ones. The first one is favored for its warm and cheerful vibe, while the steel provides durability and longevity. In the meantime, glass is used for a modern approach. It is sleeker and usually utilized as a room separator without blocking the source of light coming from another area. This allows the homeowners to save on energy cost. Furthermore, when the right pocket door hardware is used, people can close the door securely without even needing a locking mechanism. Categories of pocket door hardware
In certain cases, a homeowner will evaluate their floor plan and find great places to replace hinged doors with pocket doors. However, frequently they run into problems when the wall they want to put the pocket door contains a light switch, an outlet, or water pipes (like to a shower head). Special rearranging may need to be made in order to use the pocket door. For example, you may need to put the shower head at the other end of the shower or move the light switch to the other side of the doorway. But believe me, if you can eliminate an inappropriate hinged door, it will definitely be worth it in the end.
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The pocket door comes in handy in a tight area where you want a door but cannot fit a swinging door. Installation of a pocket door allows for nearly 10 extra square feet of usable space as compared with a hinged door. A hinged door can be impractical in a small bathroom or a kitchen where it can block a cabinet.a sliding wall and sliding door design and manufacturing company, with over 14 years of experience dedicated to pursuing the art and technology of interior division. Our patented TWINFRAME sliding door design and proprietary no floor track installation are signature features. We specialize in interior dividing solutions with over 13 technically advanced system configurations. Our doors are handcrafted in New York, USA and offer ADA compliant, as well as green options for residential, hospitality and commercial spaces.
If the design of your home presents a space where a hinged door would be in the way when left open, it should be considered for a pocket door. Walk-in closets, the door into the toilet/bath area of a bathroom, and walk-in pantries are all great places for pocket doors. Additionally, hinged doors used between rooms and kitchens should be replaced with pocket doors because hinged doors take up valuable wall space if swung into the dining room. They also block counters if swung into the kitchen and they interfere with refrigerators.
Pocket doors are made with various materials. Wood, steel, and glass are the most common ones. The first one is favored for its warm and cheerful vibe, while the steel provides durability and longevity. In the meantime, glass is used for a modern approach. It is sleeker and usually utilized as a room separator without blocking the source of light coming from another area. This allows the homeowners to save on energy cost. Furthermore, when the right pocket door hardware is used, people can close the door securely without even needing a locking mechanism. Categories of pocket door hardware
In certain cases, a homeowner will evaluate their floor plan and find great places to replace hinged doors with pocket doors. However, frequently they run into problems when the wall they want to put the pocket door contains a light switch, an outlet, or water pipes (like to a shower head). Special rearranging may need to be made in order to use the pocket door. For example, you may need to put the shower head at the other end of the shower or move the light switch to the other side of the doorway. But believe me, if you can eliminate an inappropriate hinged door, it will definitely be worth it in the end.
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I’ve heard many homeowners make the comment that they would not have a pocket door in their house because they know a friend who had one installed and they have nothing but trouble with its operation.door hinge installation
The Johnson Hardware 2000 Series Sliding Pocket Door Frame kit is an easily assembled, structurally strong pocket door frame designed for fast installation in standard 2 x 4 timber or steel frame stud walls typically sheeted with drywall. Versatile frame can be adapted for use in thicker walls or cut down to accept any smaller size door. Removable aluminum track with low friction convex track rails, guaranteed jump proof smooth rolling tricycle hangers, rust resistant zinc plated steel reinforced timber split studs and self adjusting floor anchors.
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A carpenter will charge $587 to install a 36-inch pocket door, which includes labor and material; but if you have carpentry experience and tools, you can buy the door and hardware system for $235 and do it yourself, saving 60 percent. The best online source of information that we know is Johnson Hardware , the manufacturer of the hardware. All of their installation instructions are available in PDF files so you can see what’s involved before deciding if you want to tackle the job or hire a pro.
As great as pocket doors are they can also be rather expensive. Keep in mind that no electrical outlets can be in the area that the door will slide back into, on either side of the wall. Installing one means moving framing around and also means your project is spilling into the room adjacent to the bathroom. Construction of the pocket door will involve the drywall of the next room, sometimes not just the drywall on the wall, but also the ceiling, this opens up texture matching issues and repainting. You’re also going to be dealing with trim in regard to base boards also.
If you like good hardware you will LOVE Accurate’s Full Mortise Hardware Locks I’ve installed a lot of pocket doors in my career, but these doors I installed recently with this hardware are by far the most satisfying. They are expensive and worth it! Special thanks to Webber + Studio Architecture who specified these for the remodel project we completed together. The sliding door hardware is by Hafele and is the HAWA Junior model This combination makes for the best available pocket door system I’ve ever experienced. Accurate 2002 Pocket Door Lock / Pull The slider track is Hafele HAWA Jr. Notice the flush tile to wood transition. bathroom door locks
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Don’t let your remodeling budget go over-board by hidden surprises – understand what the average Cost to Install a Pocket Door is in your zip code by using our easy to use calculator. If you’re looking for 2013 breakdown Cost to Install a Pocket Door with materials, and how much a contractor might be, you’ve come to the right place.
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For privacy locking we also offer double pocket door locks The hardware is the same but the installation is different than for a single pocket door. In this case one door will serve as the active door and will contain the latching mechanism, the other will be the inactive door and will have an edge pull, two flush pulls and the strike plate installed. The active door will have the same lock/latch body as a single door configuration, but instead of installing the strike on the door frame as with a single door, it will be installed on the inactive door so they will latch or lock firmly together in the middle. Since the inactive door has no internal mechanism installed, it does not interfere with the strike.
A pocket door is designed to slide away into the pocket of a wall cavity taking up virtually no wall space and requiring no room to swing out and open like a traditional door. This feature makes a pocket door the ideal choice for entry into a room where space is at a premium but privacy is required. Two pocket doors are often used to create a grand entrance into a dining room or parlor. A pocket door is actually a system that includes hardware and special framing, which is sold separate from the door. The door can be any flat surface or a paneled, hollow or solid door, so it’s style can be matched to other doors in a home.
Our system’s unique design provides the ultimate in versatility in the heavy duty pocket door frame market. We offer an all-inclusive kit for a complete installation by the consumer. Kits are available in all standard sizes and Christner specializes in custom sizes and applications for any width, height, and wall thickness. We manufacture frames for single doors, pairs, and multiple doors stacking in one pocket. We create arches and can provide hardware for surface mount sliding doors.
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When purchasing pocket door hardware, homeowners should be well aware of their needs. Some do not include locks because they will just use the pocket door to separate rooms, while others specifically look for privacy. People who belong in the latter must be careful when choosing locking mechanisms that they are going to utilize for their doors. A room that needs latches and locks includes the home office, bathrooms, closets, and storage space. In some cases, homeowners include a release hole outside the pocket door. This is used for emergencies so a person who is locked inside can be easily rescued. Of course this is a good addition that has a lot of benefits, though it is not really required. Common questions about pocket doors
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Don’t let your remodeling budget go over-board by hidden surprises – understand what the average Cost to Install a Pocket Door is in your zip code by using our easy to use calculator. If you’re looking for 2013 breakdown Cost to Install a Pocket Door with materials, and how much a contractor might be, you’ve come to the right place.folding pocket door
For privacy locking we also offer double pocket door locks The hardware is the same but the installation is different than for a single pocket door. In this case one door will serve as the active door and will contain the latching mechanism, the other will be the inactive door and will have an edge pull, two flush pulls and the strike plate installed. The active door will have the same lock/latch body as a single door configuration, but instead of installing the strike on the door frame as with a single door, it will be installed on the inactive door so they will latch or lock firmly together in the middle. Since the inactive door has no internal mechanism installed, it does not interfere with the strike.
A pocket door is designed to slide away into the pocket of a wall cavity taking up virtually no wall space and requiring no room to swing out and open like a traditional door. This feature makes a pocket door the ideal choice for entry into a room where space is at a premium but privacy is required. Two pocket doors are often used to create a grand entrance into a dining room or parlor. A pocket door is actually a system that includes hardware and special framing, which is sold separate from the door. The door can be any flat surface or a paneled, hollow or solid door, so it’s style can be matched to other doors in a home.
Our system’s unique design provides the ultimate in versatility in the heavy duty pocket door frame market. We offer an all-inclusive kit for a complete installation by the consumer. Kits are available in all standard sizes and Christner specializes in custom sizes and applications for any width, height, and wall thickness. We manufacture frames for single doors, pairs, and multiple doors stacking in one pocket. We create arches and can provide hardware for surface mount sliding doors.
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When purchasing pocket door hardware, homeowners should be well aware of their needs. Some do not include locks because they will just use the pocket door to separate rooms, while others specifically look for privacy. People who belong in the latter must be careful when choosing locking mechanisms that they are going to utilize for their doors. A room that needs latches and locks includes the home office, bathrooms, closets, and storage space. In some cases, homeowners include a release hole outside the pocket door. This is used for emergencies so a person who is locked inside can be easily rescued. Of course this is a good addition that has a lot of benefits, though it is not really required. Common questions about pocket doors
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Pocket Door Magic – Electrical Switches And Outlets Near The Door
Yes, I believe I’ve now earned the right to write a "how to" post on pocket door installation. One install and you know it all. Er, maybe not. But here is what I learned, in case you want to tackle one!If you have found the most perfect flush pulls for your bedroom or bathroom door you can add pocket door jamb bolts for privacy locking. The jamb bolt is installed on the inside of the pocket door and operates like a rocker switch, physically preventing the door from returning to the pocket. There is a strike plate included that attaches to the door jamb to protect it from damage, as well as trim for an emergency release hole for outside the door in case someone accidentally gets locked inside.
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This is a handy device for use as a privacy lock on pocket or sliding doors that do not have a lock installed. This pocket door jamb bolt is designed to be face mounted at the rear of a closed pocket door, acts as a privacy bolt to prevent door from opening. It works like a rocker switch. When pushed in, the other half pops out, physically preventing the door from returning into its pocket. For emergency access a small hole can be drilled through the door and a slim object can be inserted through the hole to flip the rocker closed. Made of solid brass and available in 7 popular finishes.
Sometimes the trim moulding is installed very close to the door. This gives you a very clean look, but it doesn’t allow much space for the pocket door pulls to clear the trim moulding when sliding the door in and out of the wall pocket. Most pocket door pulls will only require 3/32" clearance on both side of the door, however some will require 1/8" or more on both sides. Check the hardware’s specified projection (how far it sticks off the door’s face) to insure it can clear any existing trim mouldings
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Once the frame is installed you drywall over the frame. Make sure you use short screws so that the screws don’t penetrate the frame and create a barrier for the door to slide. Next you’ll want to trim the door opening. You’ll need to install a narrow piece of jamb trim on each side of the door and also on the top (see the photo below). One of the pieces of jamb trim on the top will need to be easy to remove. If your door comes off the track the only way to re-install the door is to remove the trim so you can lift the door back on the track. If you notice in the photo we used some trim screws to attach one piece of the upper jamb trim.
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Pocket doors happen to be one of the top ten most overlooked items when many architects and builders plan a home. It’s actually unfortunate because pocket doors are wonderful for many reasons. You can pick up an average of ten square feet of floor space when you use a pocket door instead of a traditional hinged swinging door. Also, modern high-quality pocket door hardware and frames allow these doors to remain trouble free for the life of the home. bathroom door lockpocket door alternatives
A pocket door is a sliding door that slides along its length and disappears, when open, into a compartment in the adjacent wall. Pocket doors are used for architectural effect, or when there is no room for the swing of a conventional door. They usually travel on rollers suspended from an overhead track, although some also feature tracks or guides along the floor. Both single- and double-door versions are used, depending on how wide an entry is desired.
The next type of pocket door hardware that we have available is our pocket door pulls. We have both economy priced pocket door pulls and heavy duty pocket door pulls. These are available in a variety of materials and finishes. They are available in solid brass, solid bronze, and wrought steel. These pocket door pulls are available in both passage and privacy functions. A passage function allows you to only open and close the doors with a pull on the side, and an edge pull built into the edge. It is meant to shut the door securely, but not as a very secure lock.
Heavy duty pocket door frame featuring heavy gauge all steel split studs for maximum wall rigidity. New all steel split stud design makes a pocket door wall sheeted with standard wall board material comparable in stiffness to standard non pocket door stud walls and eliminates warpage. The 2060 is designed like the rest of our pocket door frames so it can be used for single or converging pocket door applications. The 2060 is packaged for easy transport and fast installation in standard 2 x 6 timber or steel framed stud walls. Versatile frames can be adapted for use in thicker walls, block walls and cut down to accept any smaller size door size.
Pocket doors are sliding doors that retract into a wall. They are commonly used in partition walls for bathrooms off of a master bedroom or in closets where a regular, hinged door would intrude into the space in the room. Installing a pocket door requires removing a section of the existing wall to accommodate the framing and rails of the pocket door, so plan on demolishing and re-finishing the plaster or drywall on the wall after the door is installed.
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Installing The New Pocket Door
How long does it take to install a pocket door? Framing an opening during new construction takes no longer than framing for a swinging door. A retrofit will take longer. Installing the pocket-door frame and hardware and hanging the door usually takes less than 30 minutes. Johnson Hardware’s Universal pocket-door frames have several features which speed installation.Hang door- Rollers mount to top of door and hang on a metal track provided with the kit. Be sure your door is not warped, or it will rub on the pocket frame! 5. Sheet rock- Hang sheet rock over the new frame. Be careful to use screws that are short enough that that won’t penetrate through the frame and scratch or scrape the door with their pointy tips. This will be hard to correct later, once the wall is re- assembled. 6. Trim- Trim around the new door installation. Be careful about penetration here too. If you want tomething fancier, there are online sites that sell reproduction hardware. diy garage door installation
As with most home construction projects, your first step is to do the framing. For a pocket door, the rough opening will seem gigantic, because you’re actually framing for the width of two doors (your framing needs to accommodate the door for both the open and closed positions). Frame your opening to the width the manufacturer of your pocket door kit suggests - usually twice the width of your door, plus 1" - so if you’re installing a 32" door the rough opening will be 65" wide.
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Choosing the hardware for the pocket door is quite easy as long as the basics are understood well. One of the most important issues the homeowner should consider is the door thickness as well as the clearance between the trim moulding and the face of the door. There are times when the trim moulding is placed too closely to the door. This gives off a neat vibe; however there is not enough space for the pocket door pulls to operate correctly. That is why the thickness of the door is an essential component the homeowner should know when buying pocket door hardware.
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