Use shorter nails to install the casing on the pocket side of the door jamb to prevent damage to the door.
Pocket door latch installation instructions.
Install the latch hardware.
Use 6d finish nails to install the top and strike jamb casing.
Make sure the door is still sliding easily on the track and that the latches line up as needed.
If needed use a hand saw to cut the track that came with your pocket door hardware so that it s 1 8 inch shorter than the opening.
Follow the instructions that came with the pocket door kit.
Drill a hole and chisel a shallow mortise in that jamb for the strike plate which the door latch engages.
The middle of the latch should sit right on the rectangular notch you just made.
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Install the track according to the thickness of the header.
Step 3 installing pocket door latch.
The pocket door kit should have come with door latch hardware.
Once the frame is in place it s time for the pocket door installation.
Some of this will be attached to the door and some will be attached to the wall.
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Make sure the lock edges slip above the door and slide the lock into its place.
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Use screws to secure the lock onto the door.
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