The Complete Guide to Pocket Doors

Pocket doors have grown in popularity in recent years, and there are many brands on the market now, so how do you make sure you're buying the right product, or that you'll be able to install your pocket door the first time?

In this blog, we'll answer the most frequently asked questions, giving you a complete guide to sliding door gears. We've compiled this quick quiz so you can make sure you're on the right track with pocket doors.

Any door can be used with pocket door gears if the overall dimensions of the door are correct - height, width, and thickness. If it's an existing door, make sure it doesn't have any cutouts for hinges and handles, as most interior doors are side-hung swing doors. If you cannot use your existing door, check that the new door blank meets the standards you need; is it a single-pocket door system or a double-pocket door system? Fire-proof level? Of course, also check the size and thickness. Pocket door gear will also have a maximum weight limit, so make sure new or existing doors are under the weight limit, including any operating furniture such as flush pull handles.

The required wall thickness will depend on the brand of pocket door gear and the door blank used. Since pockets or cassettes need to be inserted into the wall to accommodate the door, be sure to check the product specification details. Typical pocket door thicknesses are 35mm to 44mm.

Yes, pocket sliding door gears and the door itself can be accommodated if the walls are of the correct construction and thickness. Check the individual manufacturer's data sheets and technical information for specific details. Plumbing or electrical equipment may need to be moved, so ideally pocket doors should be located in areas free of these obstructions. If the wall is load-bearing, the lintel may need to be replaced, depending on the width of the door opening plus the width needed for the pockets.

Applications for pocket doors vary, but in a home setting or office, the Wekis Hardware range is the perfect space saver, maximizing the available space in a room while remaining discreet and often enhancing the aesthetics of the room.

To operate the pocket door, a flush handle assembly can be installed, consisting of two round flush handles for mortising the door face and a concealed finger handle for the door edge.

A variety of flush pull handles are available for sliding and pocket doors, so hardware designs and finishes can be matched to various door types.

Pocket doors can be used for any interior doorway, from one space to another, such as a hallway to a bathroom, or from a room to a closet or storage space. Since bathrooms and showers tend to be the smaller rooms in a house, installing pocket doors would be a welcome space-saving solution. Installing locking sliding doors between the ensuite and bedroom also provides a seamless, unobstructed walkway and an inclusive look.

The above briefly introduces some common problems with pocket doors. If you want to buy pocket doors and pocket door hardware, please contact us.

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