How To Frame A Pocket Door New Construction. Note that any load bearing wall will need the ceiling above it to be adequately supported during remodeling and a new load bearing 2x header must be constructed above the rough opening. Each manufacturer is slightly different so it s best to look up the specification or buy the frame before you frame the wall.
Level the king studs with a 4 foot level and affix them to the top and bottom plates of the wall with 3 inch screws. How to install pocket doors for new construction 1. Start with removing the molding and with a reciprocating saw blade cut the shims.
Then the pocket door frame header will rest on these nails while you make sure everything is level.
Replace the existing header. The placement of this nail in my case is determined by your finished floor height. Once the wall. Save my name email and website in this browser for the next time i comment.