This guide is applied to the door to show you exactly where to mark the door for cutting.
How do you install a pocket door lock.
This kit should contain the door split studs that allow the door to retract into the wall a track on which the door runs into the wall and door hardware.
We were well aware of the problems associated with historic pocket door repair because they are notorious for sticking being noisy to operate or worse falling off of their tracks.
Once the frame is in place it s time for the pocket door installation.
Install the pocket door pulls that accompany the framing kit.
If you have a set of two pocket doors that come together often called converging pocket doors you can create a locking set with two round pocket door locks.
Here we show how to drill out the recess for the handle and what the process looks like to complete.
Learn how to install pocket door handles and pulls.
For doors inch thick install the track flush with the header.
Most are under 100.
Your lock will probably include a paper template.
Step 6 hang new drywall.
You may be able to find pocket doors at lumberyards too.
Hang drywall to cover up the area behind the open pocket door.
Before installing a lock in an existing pocket door be sure that it rolls smoothly in the track and lines up correctly with the frame.
Position the guide very carefully and tape it in place.
Purchase a pocket door kit at a hardware store.
If needed use a hand saw to cut the track that came with your pocket door hardware so that it s 1 8 inch shorter than the opening.
Install the track according to the thickness of the header.
Before you begin installing your pocket door read the directions for the pocket door kit you re installing to get an overview of the process and what s involved.
Simply install the cups of the passage lock on one door and a privacy lock on the other.