Pocket Door Trim Dimensions

Trimming pocket door jambs.

Pocket door trim dimensions.

Installing a pocket door isn t very difficult but it does require some different trim details. Kit width is the nominal door width less 1 2 for standard stop and 1 less for inverted stop. The thickness is typically 1 2 inch but can range up to 3 4 inch thick for a more substantial casing or more detailed profile. Door casing and window trim are typically the same width and are interchangeable.

Note that any load bearing wall will need the ceiling above it to be adequately supported during remodeling and a new load bearing 2x header must be constructed above the rough opening. The trick to pocket doors is trimming the jam on the top and pocket side. Measuring for a pocket door is based on the size of the door opening the wall area needed to install the frame and the width of the. Pocket door frames are available with single and double doors.

Pocket door frames consist of both metal and wood components. Jeld wen pocket door frame with frame and hardware. Many trim designs begin with door casing. The most widely used door casing is 2 1 4 inches in width but can range up to 3 inches.

Since the timely pocket trim kit is designed to replace this component there will be a conflict when using this type of frame.