Replacing a Pocket Door With a Swinging Door
A sliding pocket door can easily be replaced with a standard swinging door.
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The sliding door in this master suite was broken, so it was replaced with a swinging door.Materials and Tools:
tape measure
chop saw
hammer
crowbar
reciprocating saw
screw gun and screws
level
finish nailer
2x4s
drywall and drywall mud
pre-hung door
trim
paint
Steps:
1. Remove molding from around existing pocket door. Cut the existing door out of frame. Carefully cut drywall and pocket door frame to allow a 2x4 "stiffener" on hinge side of the new door. Remove strike-side jamb, cut out steel track above.
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