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Posted by MiamiCuse on July 29, 2007, 10:27 pm
> On Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:42:29 -0400, "MiamiCuse"
>
>>I have a very tight opening to a bathroom where there is no good way to
>>use
>>a standard door. If I hang the door to swing left it will block off half
>>the tub, swing right it will block off the sink. Both ways are awkward.
>>
>>To the left of the existing door is a closet which opens out to the
>>hallway.
>>I am thinking of closing that closet, and make it accessible from the
>>bathroom instead as a linen closet. This will mean the space covered by
>>the
>>current closet door will be available, and there is no plumbing or
>>electrical that run through it.
>>
>>Will this be a good use of a pocket door?
>>
>>I have been looking at various web sites on installation of pocket doors
>>and
>>it does not seem too complicated. Just wondering what would be the cost
>>difference between a normal swing door versus a pocket door (door itself +
>>specialty hardware + installation), is it double, triple or even more?
>>
>>Also, is it possible to do rough framing for the door before I know
>>exactly
>>what brand of pocket door I will buy? I know I want a 30" wide door and
>>80"
>>tall, so I think I need to frame 61" W and 85" H, I believe...hope it
>>works.
>>
>>MC
>>
>
> Sounds like a good place for a pocket door. They are not my favorite,
> but when you need one, you need one.
>
> Buy the kit first. It will include steel wrapped thin studs to use
> because there isn't room for regular framing members, and it will
> spell out the proper RO dimensions.
>
> Best hint I can give is to use a solid core door instead of a flimsy
> hollow core. It makes a world of difference on how the door feels
> sliding, and also blocks sound much better; important for a bathroom.
>
> As for cost, a pocket kit with track, rollers, and special framing
> members can be had for well under $100. To that you add the cost of
> the door and whatever type of latch you want.
>
> If you have reasonable carpentry skills it's not all that hard a job.
> Trickiest part is trimming it out in such a way you can remove a piece
> of trim or two and get the door out if you need to make repairs in the
> future.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Paul
>
Thank you VERY MUCH it's greatly appreciated!
MC
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