Step 2 remove the drywall from one side of the wall to uncover enough space for the door pocket.
Convert regular door to pocket door.
Slide the door fully into the pocket opening and remove the wood casing and door stop on both sides and top of the jamb.
Cut it back to the middle of the next available stud and to a height corresponding to the top of the door header.
You have to open up the wall and cut out the old studs to make room to use the metal half thick studs but it was actually pretty easy and very high quality rollers.
Remove the old door door trim and jamb.
Measure the width of the door you are going to install as a pocket door with a tape measure.
This means taking down the old swinging door removing the jamb and disassembling the wall framing.
To hang a pocket door you need a rough opening that is twice as wide as the door itself.
Using a drywall saw and utility knife remove drywall from the wall inside the closet to accommodate the.
I ve used this kit myself.
Step 2 move door to the fully closed position and remove it from the upper track by pushing the bottom of the door out then lifting up until the rollers detach from the metal track at the top.