Pocket Door
These clever sliding doors disappear inside the wall when not in use. A great alternative to a swinging door, learn the nuts and bolts of pocket-door installation and where to buy one. See the differences these space-saving doors can make in a variety of installations.
This story shows how to install a pocket door .
"Install a single pocket door to save floor space … more elaborate double pocket doors are available for areas … must be room for the pocket door to travel inside the … or ductwork. The pocket door frame shown here is …"
Articles
Interior and Exterior Door Remodeling Ideas
… one panel that slides. Pocket doors slide into the wall. A pocket door is perfect for a space … a door to swing open. Pocket doors are easily installed during … installed as hinged doors, pocket doors , bypass sliding doors …
… the NKBA recommends they be 36 inches wide. Including a pocket door instead of a standard swinging door is a space-saver and … agree with your suggestion; let's use "challenges" . Pocket doors also reduce the risk of accidents -- including head injuries …
… Many older homes have interior pocket doors , which slide into the wall when … without taking up any floor space. Pocket doors are making a comeback; many styles … available, single and double. A pocket door requires wall space that cannot …
Videos
Pocket Door Frame Installation from Johnson Hardware
Now, builders, remodelers and handy homeowners can see just how simple it is to create space-maximizing interiors with pocket doors from Johnson Hardware.
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On this remodeling tour, see how one couple updates an old house for their young family. Transformations include new cabinetry, replacement windows and doors, a fireplace facelift, and added storage.
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Slide Shows
… That's the beauty of pocket doors . These paned-glass interior … from the living room, the pocket doors open on to an airy sunroom … hinges add visual interest. Pocket doors are the perfect solution … up less space. A single pocket door with frosted glass panels …
… Limestone flooring accented with blue continues from the bathroom into the hall that leads to the bedroom. Frosted-glass pocket doors enclose the bath for privacy. In the bedroom, heavy crown moldings and a paneled ceiling link the room to the trimwork …
… keep the paint from forming a seal along the top and bottom tracks. Like any door, you can paint sliding closet doors (or pocket doors ) in place, but you'll get easier application and a better-looking surface if you remove the doors. To remove sliding …
Storage Central: The Ultimate Bonus Room
… drawers. -- To the left of the media storage cabinet, wide pocket doors open to the adjoining family room. -- This enables the … and create a noise barrier when needed. Here's a tip: Pocket doors slide back into the wall, which means you don't have to …
… comfortably spacious gathering place. A blend of sophisticated yet friendly styles, the kitchen is open to the family room. Pocket doors control light, noise, and privacy without isolating the room or hindering traffic. Cozy Eatery Sophisticated yet comfortable …
… in pairs or fours," Salk says. A decorative grouping makes a design statement while it visually enlarges your space " Pocket doors or sliding barn doors add space and reduce the extra room needed for the door swing," says Edgar Blazone, founder and …