Monday, February 10, 2014

How To Properly Install Pocket Door Set

By Eula Nichols


People who live in a small area wanted to save space on small units without having a swinging door through the use of pocket door set. This entrance serves as entryway to another room and dematerializes into the wall when there is no need for privacy. Here is the step by step guide in installing doors and maximize usage of cramped spaces.

First of all, take visit to the hardware store and purchase the entire kit composed of track, doors, and split studs. Specifically designed to collapse flatly adjacent to the wall, this passageway object comes with various specifications, styles, and models to choose from. Therefore, it is highly recommended for the user to properly go through the installation manual that comes along with the product to ensure that the process goes smoothly.

Prior to the actual installation, the area and the frame needs to be prepared first. Carefully measure the wall to ensure that the revolving barrier at the entrance will fit properly to the open space when mounted to the wall. Likewise, it is highly advisable to check also for plumbing and wirings that might be dislocated during the process.

To attach the header, take off the plates, studs, sills, and drywall taking note that the header's size is commensurate to the door's weight. Then the split studs which are made up of hollow channel wrapped in metal needs to be mounted to the header and the floor. After that, mount the hanging brackets to the top portion of the revolving barrier at the entrance.

For the frame, determine the width of the rough opening and make sure to measure the actual size of the frame's face to ensure that it fits in the opening. Take extra care in mounting the nails to properly level off the track to the frame. Proper caution is also required when reattaching the dry wall to make sure that the nails or screws are properly fitted in place.

After mounting the frame, the installation comes next making sure that the manual that comes along the product has been followed to the letter. To make the process easier, call a friend to help in the insertion of wheels into the track. Then snap the sliding revolving barrier at the entrance into its correct placement using a tilted roller wheel. Examine the revolving barrier at the entrance to make sure it functions just perfectly or you will need to adjust the revolving barrier at the entrance frame's fitness.

For the finishing touches of the installation process, mount screws, panel adhesives, and drywall compound to the drywall. Let the material dry then repeat the process to put additional layers of compound. Finally, cut and install the trim casing at the door's top and side portions to complete the installation process.

It is actually easier to install the pocket door set when new construction is underway since cutting of studs will not be done anymore. But for those people who feels like pocket revolving barrier installation is too burdensome, then the can also opt to have an open door which is mounted to the outside wall's interior. So what are you waiting for, save some space on your tiny area.




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