A pocket door frame is often installed to conceal a certain door. This makes a certain room versatile enough and because it would simply be isolated to different areas of the house if possible. This can be a better way of maximizing the space of your living rooms. You can even accomplish it all by yourself if you are equipped with the right knowledge and patience as well. To aid you in the whole process, some effective tips are provided.
Distinguish whether a certain wall that you picked is an excellent candidate for your installation. The wall should be wide to accommodate the size that is twice the door. You would also check whether a certain wall is bearing a heavy load. You can identify this by simply checking the placement of your wall in the house.
Verify that the wall should not have any electrical wiring or some pipes that is running through it. Search for the switches and electrical outlets to ensure safety. If you have an attic or a certain basement, wiring may be rerouted through it. But, if you find some pipes, you can never put a frame in it.
Change the present header with the use of a saw that has a metallic blade that can cut through the nails to further remove the jamb. Take away all the pieces of board by using a blade that is designed for woods. Do it carefully to have a shallow cut. Utilize the part of the drywall which is over the door to make a frame for another header.
Remove the existing door by simply pulling it off from the molding. This will often create a certain gap which can be used to access the shims. Use a saw over the cluster of nails that is surrounding the shims. Always tip the blade of the saw downwards to cut shallowly into the drywall and take it away from the studs.
Leave a visible margin that is about two or three inches away from the ceiling upon removing the drywall from the header. A reciprocating saw is often used to remove such. You can also cut through the studs to form another space for the frame. See to it that you cut the nails that connects the studs to its soleplate.
Know the height of your header and add three and one fourth inches to the length and after, add it to the height of your soleplate. This is essential especially if the floor is carpeted. If no carpet is present, brackets could be installed simply to the floor.
The stud must be cut in a peculiar length to have another support for a new header. Measure the opening and put the stud in it while observing a certain distance which is the same to its other side. Nails and screws may be used to place the new header and install it directly to the soleplate in the floor.
Finish the installation of your pocket door frame according to the instructions of the manufacturer. Be sure that when framing, the rough opening is plumb and the header is at level or else, it will not slide smoothly. Use some trim screws in the head of the jamb to make it less noticeable as well. You may also paint it prior to the instructions so as to prevent moisture from causing it to warp.
Distinguish whether a certain wall that you picked is an excellent candidate for your installation. The wall should be wide to accommodate the size that is twice the door. You would also check whether a certain wall is bearing a heavy load. You can identify this by simply checking the placement of your wall in the house.
Verify that the wall should not have any electrical wiring or some pipes that is running through it. Search for the switches and electrical outlets to ensure safety. If you have an attic or a certain basement, wiring may be rerouted through it. But, if you find some pipes, you can never put a frame in it.
Change the present header with the use of a saw that has a metallic blade that can cut through the nails to further remove the jamb. Take away all the pieces of board by using a blade that is designed for woods. Do it carefully to have a shallow cut. Utilize the part of the drywall which is over the door to make a frame for another header.
Remove the existing door by simply pulling it off from the molding. This will often create a certain gap which can be used to access the shims. Use a saw over the cluster of nails that is surrounding the shims. Always tip the blade of the saw downwards to cut shallowly into the drywall and take it away from the studs.
Leave a visible margin that is about two or three inches away from the ceiling upon removing the drywall from the header. A reciprocating saw is often used to remove such. You can also cut through the studs to form another space for the frame. See to it that you cut the nails that connects the studs to its soleplate.
Know the height of your header and add three and one fourth inches to the length and after, add it to the height of your soleplate. This is essential especially if the floor is carpeted. If no carpet is present, brackets could be installed simply to the floor.
The stud must be cut in a peculiar length to have another support for a new header. Measure the opening and put the stud in it while observing a certain distance which is the same to its other side. Nails and screws may be used to place the new header and install it directly to the soleplate in the floor.
Finish the installation of your pocket door frame according to the instructions of the manufacturer. Be sure that when framing, the rough opening is plumb and the header is at level or else, it will not slide smoothly. Use some trim screws in the head of the jamb to make it less noticeable as well. You may also paint it prior to the instructions so as to prevent moisture from causing it to warp.
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