How To Make The Wall Of The Pocket Door

A pocket door is a door that can be hidden in the wall, it does not take up additional space, and is suitable for installation in areas with more compact space, such as bathrooms, cloakrooms, etc. The following introduces you to the common pocket door wall practices:

Materials and tools:

The materials to be prepared include keels (light steel keels or wooden keels), drywall, expansion screws, self-tapping screws, sound insulation foam (optional), and woodboard (reinforcement required). Tools include electric drill, screwdriver, tape measure, level, cutting machine, hammer, etc.

Determine the position and size of the door:

Use a tape measure to accurately measure the position and size of the door, and determine the opening direction of the pocket door and the thickness of the wall. In general, the thickness of the pocket door wall is thicker than the ordinary door wall, usually around 12-15 cm, to accommodate the door sliding inside the wall. According to the size of the door, determine the installation position of the track and mark it on the wall.

Build the Keel Frame

Light steel keel:

In accordance with the marked position, install the top keel and the floor keel first, and use expansion screws to fix them to the ceiling and floor. Make sure the keel is level and firm. Then install the vertical keel, according to the width of the door and the specifications of the keel, determine the spacing of the vertical keel, generally 40-60 cm. Insert the vertical keel between the top keel and the ground keel and secure it with self-tapping screws.

Wooden keel:

If you choose wooden keel, also install the top and bottom of the wooden square first, with expansion screws or wooden wedges and nails fixed. Then install the vertical wooden keel, pay attention to the wooden keel to fire and anti-corrosion treatment. The connections between the keels can be made using nails or wood screws.

Install track:

After the keel frame is built, install the track of the pocket door in the predetermined position. Screw the track to the keel according to the type of track and the instructions. Make sure the rails are installed level, otherwise the door may get stuck when sliding.

Install sound insulation cotton (optional) :

If there are high requirements for sound insulation, you can fill the keel frame with sound insulation cotton. Cut the sound insulation cotton to the appropriate size and fill it between the keels, taking care to fill evenly without leaving gaps.

Install one side drywall:

After the rails are installed, install the drywall on the side of the pocket door first. Cut the drywall to size, cover the keel frame, and secure the drywall to the keel with self-tapping screws. The screw spacing is generally 15-20 cm, and the screw head should be slightly lower than the surface of the gypsum board.

Install and debug the door:

Install the door panel of the pocket door through the track to check whether the door slides smoothly. If necessary, fine-tune the track to ensure that the door can be opened and closed properly.

Install the other side of the drywall:

After the door is adjusted, install the other side of the drywall, also with self-tapping screws. After the installation is completed, the wall is treated with putty and sandpaper to make its surface smooth and smooth, and finally the decoration of paint or wallpaper.

During the entire construction process, it is necessary to operate in strict accordance with the construction specifications to ensure the quality of the wall and the normal use of the pocket door.