2007-02-10 05:28:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Since you are building the wall, get the door kit first and set it where you like and then frame to its location per instructions. Don't forget to take into account framing for passage opening trim on its closed side if you decide to trim the opening. Keep a level handy and use it often.
2007-02-10 10:41:23 · answer #1 · answered by Pat C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in a new wall, frame the opening 2 times the size of the door you want to use, plus 2 inches for shiming. you will need a new header for above this door. use a 4x10. for example if you want a 36" door youll need 72" + 2" = 74 " between the framing studs and approx 84" from the finish floor. be sure there arnt any intersecting walls, and no plugs,wires or anything in or on the wall area to be fixed
2007-02-11 11:58:28 · answer #2 · answered by mlcabodi@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually your pocket door will come complete with all the framing needed. So if you're putting this pocket door into an existing structure it may be necessary to remove the existing wall to accommodate the new pocket door assembly
2007-02-10 07:16:21 · answer #3 · answered by elmar66 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pocket door frame replaces the existing 2x4 framing. Wall board will have to be removed to install.
2007-02-10 07:47:50 · answer #4 · answered by zocko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pocket door is going to take most of this space to install. It's O.K. if you don't have finished walls up. But, if you have to tear walls down to install, then your like, cutting off your nose to spite your face for the work and expense.
2007-02-10 23:29:12 · answer #5 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋