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Welcome to Interior Doors Direct

Pocket Door Information

What is a pocket door?
How do I install a pocket door?
Can you supply me with the pocket door frame kit that I need?
Can I get pocket doors that lock?

What is a pocket door?

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A pocket door is a door that slides into and out of a hollow cavity, or pocket, in a wall. When opened the door will be hidden within the confines of the wall, by actually sliding back into the wall. Pocket doors can be utilized as space savers, to provide easier handicap access, or to help solve a problem situation. Basically any standard door in the 1 3/8'' to 1 ¾'' thick range can be used for a pocket door application.

How do I install a pocket door?

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The whole pocket door concept revolves around the frame kit. The frame kit consists of the track and hardware used to hang and house the door. The installation of the frame kit is most easily achieved in new construction. If you are remodeling you will first have to make sure you are not going to dismantle a load bearing wall to insert the frame kit. If you do not know what a load bearing wall is, stop and seek the help of a professional. Click here to view the installation instructions.

Can you supply me with the pocket door frame kit that I need?

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At Designer Doors we keep fifty five different sizes of pocket door frame kits in our inventory. Chances are good that we will have exactly what you need on hand. The frame kits will usually ship the same day that they are ordered.

Can I get pocket doors that lock?

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You determine if your pocket door locks by the type of pocket door pull that you purchase. We have a large selection of passage (non-locking) or privacy (locking) pulls and other pocket door hardware to choose from.