Tuesday, 11 February 2014

Step By Step Guide In Installing Pocket Door Set

By Eula Nichols


The advent of pocket door set allows occupants of tiny abodes wanted to free up some space on their area sans the need for swinging door. This object functions as a passageway to a separate room and when privacy is not needed anymore, it disappears into a wall. The following are the steps in easy installation guide for people who wanted to do the process on a do-it-yourself scheme.

The very first thing to do is buy an entire kit containing the split studs, doors, and track from the hardware store. There are different models, styles, specifications that are designed to fold flat against the wall. Hence, it is best to carefully read through the manufacturer's direction to have an overview and advice of the installation process of the particular product that you bought.

Take note that the area and the frame need to be prepared before doing the actual installation. So properly measure the wall to make sure that there is just enough space on the wall to mount. Inspect also the wirings and plumbing so that these portions will not be affected in the installation process.

Make sure that the door's weight is proportionate with the header that will be used. The plates, drywall, studs, sills, and split studs all need to be attached with extra precaution to ensure proper functioning later on. The hanging brackets should also be attached to the top most part of the door.

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 the frame has been properly secured into place, follow the manufacturer's manual to the letter when mounting the revolving barrier at the entrance. This process can be accomplished easier and better with the assistance of a friend particularly when the wheels are inserted into the track. Take note that the door's position is in a titled position when the sliding revolving barrier at the entrance is snapped into the roller wheel. Once done, check the door's appearance and functionality to make sure everything is in place otherwise there might be a need for the frames to be adjusted.

For the final touches, install the drywall compound; mount screws and panel adhesives to the drywall in a careful fashion. Repeat the process and add some more compound layers once the materials have already dried up. Complete the installation process by cutting and mounting the trim casing at the top portions of the revolving barrier at the entrance.

Installing of pocket door set can also is actually easier when done during the new construction since there is no need any more to cut some studs in the process. But if the process of installing the device is too much hassle for you to go through, then better put an open pocket door instead which is attached to the interior of the outside wall. So go ahead and make the best of your tiny space.




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