- Frame the wall that will hold the door. Pocket doors are attached to rollers and tracks that are hidden in between two walls that are very close together. The two walls should be framed using 2-by-4 lumber and drywall or paneling. Leave a 2-inch space between the two walls; however, don't attach the wall sheathing until the pocket door tracks are hung, doing so will prevent you from reaching the space between the walls. If framing the two walls presents a problem of thickness, then turn the 2-by-4s flat; the wall may be a little flimsy at first, but it will sturdy up once you attach the wall sheathing.
- Attach the upper and lower tracks onto which the pocket door will ride. The upper track must be attached to the center of the pocket door opening. For example, if the opening between the framed walls is 2 inches, make a mark on the overhead framing at 1 inch and center the track. The overhead door track will run into the wall and out over the door opening; the bottom track will be attached inside the pocket walls and will not extend out onto the floor of the opening.
- Insert the rolling hangers into the tracks. The rollers can be inserted into the tracks easier while unattached. After the rollers have been inserted, tilt the rollers 90 degrees and attach the roller brackets to the top of the pocket door. Attach the locking hardware onto the door jamb. This will allow the door to be closed and locked. Install the door trim that is supplied with the door using a trim nailer. Prime and paint the door using interior latex paint and primer.
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