You will now have complete access to the roller and track.
Replace pocket door with regular door.
Remove molding from around existing pocket door.
Over time an interior pocket door can become outdated worn or warped causing it to track poorly or not close properly.
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To hang a pocket door you need a rough opening that is twice as wide as the door itself.
Remove the old pocket door from the opening and detach the hardware so it can be reused on the new one if necessary.
Bypass or pocket doors give more space in a room and can be installed in the space where a hinged door already exists but there are some things to consider.
Replacing a regular swing door with a sliding or pocket door is an efficient way to take full advantage of more room area.
Bypass doors require twice the width of an ordinary door so you will need to enlarge the door opening unless you are replacing double doors.
Remove strike side jamb cut out steel track above.
Putting the door in the wall frees up the usual swing path area of the standard door and allows the wall usually hidden by a swing door to be used as a part of the rest of the room.
How to replace a pocket door.
Electric drill with screwdriver attachment.
To replace your pocket door you will need to cut a hole in the wall for access to the rollers and track system in addition to removing the frame of the door.
You can remove the old door by tilting it downward and removing it from the rollers.
This means taking down the old swinging door removing the jamb and disassembling the wall framing.
Cut the existing door out of frame.