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Do you have a pocket door that you want to remove, change, or perhaps upgrade? We’ve got the best ideas on how to remove and replace it. Read on!
Pocket doors are like disappearing doors that go into a crevice inside the wall when you open it. It is stylish and definitely saves a ton of wall space and path clearance. It is also convenient to use and adds more privacy to a room when it’s closed. Even bigger rooms like the dining room can benefit from them.
Among their drawbacks, pocket doors do have the occasional noise or screech, though, whenever you close or open them. Older people might have difficulties operating them as well.
But don’t worry, that’s why we’ve got all the best ideas on how to remove the door in case you don’t want it anymore or want to replace it with a better solution. Check these out!
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How Do Pocket Doors Work?
Pocket doors work by having a recess to slide the door into making it easier to integrate into a new wall. It is practical, artistic, and saves a ton of space. They easily slide into the adjacent wall so there’s no need to provide any room for the door to swing open.
Before removing or replacing pocket doors it is important to know all about the parts that make them work.
Pocket Door Hardware
In order to have a pocket door that is both smooth, easy, and convenient, you’ll be needing the best pocket door hardware. There’s a lot of hardware that you need for your pocket door. These are door frames, edge pull, wheel, track, door bolt, rollers, and guide.
Pocket Door Track
It’s important to have the best track for your pocket door as it can hold up over a long period of time and let the door glide smoothly. Some come with rollers and others are easy to use and durable. It should also be seamless and the soft close is soft.
Pocket Door Rollers
Rollers are one of the most important hardware a pocket door can have. It is much quicker to slide a door with rollers and it comes in many varieties like a single roller or even multiple ones. It is easier to operate the pocket door by using this hardware compared to others.
Pocket Door Wrench
A pocket door wrench is your best friend when it comes to installing, fixing, or adjusting your pocket doors. It’s easy to use and provides a great value for your pocket door. It can fit a tight space above the door and it’s used for adjusting the bolts on the hangers up and down.
Pocket Door Trim
Pocket doors need to be trimmed on the top and pocket side. It consists usually of both metal and wood materials. You can utilize the space-saving feature of the pocket door by doing this and it can match all the other doors you have in your home when it comes to function and beauty.
How to Remove a Pocket Door
Removing a pocket door is a common task and easy to do as it is straightforward. After removing, you need to trim it to accommodate to the new floor. The steps are simply examining the top to check how the rollers are attached, removing the glides from the bottom, and angle the door so the front edge will clear.
Watch this Youtube video to see the process of removal in action.
How to Adjust a Pocket Door
Before installing pocket doors, adjustments should always be in mind. The narrow space at the top of the door where the nuts meet the hanger is where you can adjust it. Just turn the nut clockwise to raise the door and vice versa. If the door is crooked, adjust the opposite nut to make it even.
Here’s another step-by-step video that details the process well.
How to Remove a Pocket Door Without Removing Trim
Removing a pocket door without removing the trim may seem hard to do but it’s not that difficult if you follow these simple options:
The first option is to open the door all the way and tilt it off the track. You can then remove the roller and the door might slide out.
Or cut the door in half and lift it off the track.
Cost to Install Pocket Door
The price of installing a pocket door depends on the size and of course, it’s much cheaper to do it on your own. The average cost is around $500 for new buildings and $3500 in an existing wall. This is for doors that are around 30 inches and can be more expensive depending on the materials.
