Lay out the frame pieces and ensure that they are square.
How to convert a pocket door to a hinged door.
Cut the purchased door frame into four pieces two pieces that match the length of the door opening and two pieces that match the width of the door opening.
This means taking down the old swinging door removing the jamb and disassembling the wall framing.
There is no storage and it s damned inconvenient to have one s toiletries outside in the hall closet.
Step 2 remove the drywall from one side of the wall to uncover enough space for the door pocket.
How much trouble is it to convert a hinged door to a pocket door.
4 fill the holes left by the hinges latch or deadbolt with wood filler using a putty knife.
Then measure horizontally across the width of the opening.
Slide the door fully into the pocket opening and remove the wood casing and door stop on both sides and top of the jamb.
Remove molding from around existing pocket door.
Let the wood filler dry.
Remove strike side jamb cut out steel track above.
Remove the doorknob latch plate and hinges from the door with a screwdriver.
Remove the old door door trim and jamb.
Carefully cut drywall and pocket door frame to allow a 2x4 stiffener on hinge side of the new door.
Trim any added door length when converting your hinged door to a barn door you may or may not need to adjust the length of the door to ensure that it slides smoothly on the railing and ground track without scraping across the floor.
Slide the door fully into the pocket opening and remove the wood casing and door stop on both sides and top of the jamb.
Measure the length of the door opening from top to bottom.
To do this measure the door lengthwise and score a line across the bottom.
Move door to the fully closed position and remove it from the upper track by pushing the bottom of the door out then lifting up until the rollers detach from the metal track at the top.
I have a very narrow bathroom that is crammed full with just the bathtub shower toilet and pedestal sink.
To hang a pocket door you need a rough opening that is twice as wide as the door itself.