Rough Opening Pocket Door Framing Detail

Additionally because our pocket door was paneled we realized that it needed to look centered in the closed position.

Rough opening pocket door framing detail.

And avoid toenailing when possible. There are three simple rules to framing rough openings efficiently. Shim level and secure header to framed opening with screws not provided. This will give you room to space the door frame off of the sub floor.

The rough opening for pocket doors is actually created by the pocket frame system used. Make the rough opening for a pocket door two times the width of the door plus 1 inch with a height of 84 1 2 inches from the highest spot on the subflooring. Door widths vary but an easy way to size the rough opening is to use the door width plus 5 in. As the distance between the king studs.

Dimensions of rough openings for pocket door frames finish door size 2 0 2 4 2 6 2 8 3 0 rough opening height from sub floor for 6 8 door. The timely p series trim kit is designed to fit most common applications. By countersinking them you can hide them completely by adding a dab of caulk during the finishing process. Stand complete frame into opening plumb and anchor to sub floor.

The 1500hd series pocket door frame is designed to carry heavy solid core doors weighing up to 200lbs. The 1500pf frame kit is packaged for easy transport and fast installation for either single door or converging door applications. Specifications the 1500pf series standard duty pocket door frame is designed to carry heavy standard size doors up to 125lbs each in standard 2 x 4 timber or steel framed stud walls. 84 84 84 84 84.

You should add 2 1 2 to the height of the actual door. In some cases wood pocket frames are used that include a 3 4 strike jamb piece the full width of the wall. You can use trim screws in the head jamb to make them less noticeable. Maintain a simple consistent nailing pattern.

Note that any load bearing wall will need the ceiling above it to be adequately supported during remodeling and a new load bearing 2x header must be constructed above the rough opening. Ball bearing hanger wheels provide feather touch door operation making the 1500hd one of the smoothest rolling pocket door installations available. Using 2 4 studs frame a new rough opening to fit the dimensions for the door jamb indicated by the manufacturer of the pocket door kit. Just add 2 to the width of the actual door size.

Framing rough opening sizes are really quite simple. While this opening looks very large it must accommodate the door once it slides in the pocket to open.