Pocket door hardware is a specialized type of hardware designed for pocket doors. When fully opened, these doors slide into a compartment in the adjacent wall, offering a unique space-saving solution for homes and businesses.
Choosing the right pocket door hardware is crucial for the functionality and longevity of your pocket door. The hardware ensures that the door slides smoothly and securely, providing a seamless operation that enhances the overall user experience.
Types of Pocket Door Hardware
The hardware for these doors includes various components such as door slides, locks, pulls, installation kits, and more.
1. Locks & Latches
Apocket door lock andlatch keep the pocket door securely closed. The difference is that locks require a key to open the door, while latches do not.
Both options are available in various lengths, widths, plate thicknesses, designs, and finishes to accommodate different pocket door styles, dimensions, and personal preferences.
2. Pocket Door Pull
Instead of the door handles you would find on standard doors, apocket door pull slides the door open and closed.
A flush pull at the door's edge is often the most convenient option for pocket doors because it is perfectly level with the surface of the pocket door, allowing the doors to pass over each other.
3. Pocket Door Slides
Pocket door slides are essential to pocket door hardware as they ensure a properly functioning pocket door.
These sliding mechanisms allow pocket doors to slide open and close smoothly with horizontal, vertical, and lateral adjustments.
Pocket door slides also protect pocket doors from scratches when opening or closing.
4. Pocket Door Hardware Kits
Pocket door kits come with all the pocket door hardware you will need for your specific project.
Hinge Outlet, Inc. sells aPocket Door Hardware Installation Kit for standard-sized pocket door installation. The kit includes steel studs, a track set, four-wheel handers, and more.
We also offer aPocket Door Replacement Kit compatible with Stanley and National pocket doors. This kit includes mounting plates, floor and wall brackets, and all other necessary pocket door hardware.
Benefits of Pocket Door Hardware
1. Space-saving
One of the main benefits of pocket doors and their hardware is the space-saving design.
Unlike traditional doors that swing open, pocket doors slide into the wall, freeing up valuable floor space. This is especially helpful for small bathrooms and narrow hallways.
2. Aesthetic Appeal
Pocket doors offer a sleek look that can enhance the aesthetic appeal of any room.
The hardware is often designed to be minimal and unobtrusive, adding to the clean lines and streamlined door appearance.
3. Easy Installation
With the right hardware and some know-how, pocket doors can be relatively straightforward to install.
Hinge Outlet’s pocket door hardware kits come with detailed instructions, making it possible for DIY enthusiasts to tackle the project.
4. Variety of Designs and Finishes
Pocket door hardware comes in a wide range of designs and finishes, allowing you to match the hardware to your door and overall room decor.
Whether you prefer a modern chrome finish or a more traditional bronze look, there's a pocket door hardware option to suit your style.
How to Choose the Right Pocket Door Hardware
1. Factors to Consider
When choosing pocket door hardware, consider the size and weight of your door, the finish that matches your room's decor, and the type of hardware that suits your door's functionality.
2. Measuring the Door and the Space
Before purchasing pocket door hardware, measure the thickness of your door and the space between the door's face and the trim molding around the wall's opening compartment. This will ensure you choose hardware that fits perfectly.
Final Thoughts
Pocket door hardware plays a crucial role in the functionality and aesthetic appeal of pocket doors, and Hinge Outlet, Inc. has everything you need to ensure successful pocket door installation.
Please contact us for additional questions about our pocket door hardware or the installation process. Our team is happy to help!
FAQs
1. What is the best pocket door hardware?
The best pocket door hardware depends on your specific needs and preferences.
If you are just beginning the installation process, Johnson has several high-quality pocket door hardware sets to choose from.
For minor updates to your current pocket door, like lock changes, Schlage and Kwikset products are affordable without losing reliability.
2. What type of pocket door hardware is needed?
The type of pocket door hardware needed will vary based on the project scope.
Typically, a pocket door requires a track set and the hardware that mounts on the door. This includes door slides, locks, and pulls.
However, if you are making updates, you will likely need less hardware than if you were installing a pocket door for the first time.
3. Can any door be used for a pocket door?
Any door can be used for a pocket door, so long as the pocket opening measurement is accurate, the door is of suitable thickness, and it has not been pre-drilled for standard door hinges or locksets.