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What is a Pocket Door?

When it comes to saving space, pocket doors are loved by designers, builders and homeowners alike. Pocket doors are hung from the top and slide along a track that is mounted inside the wall. When open, the door “disappears” into that space inside the wall.

Slab doors, readily available in a variety of styles, are available at home centers, can be used as either pocket doors or swing doors. You can also custom-order a door to suit your needs.

Is a pocket door right for you? Here’s a look at some of the pros and cons.

Pros of a Pocket Door

1. Pocket doors are a great way to save floor and wall space. They are especially handy in small spaces such as Jack-and-Jill bathrooms and small bedrooms where a traditional door would take up valuable space.

2. Pocket doors disappear when they are open, which results in more available wall space and a cleaner visual aesthetic than you have with a traditional swing door. You can hang pictures or a mirror next to a pocket door frame and you’ll still be able to see it when the door is open. And, in homes with modern decor, open pocket doors disappear, maintaining an uncluttered look.

Cons of a Pocket Door

1. Since pocket doors run on a track, when something goes wrong with the hardware, it can be more difficult to make repairs. To prevent problems, purchase and install the highest-quality hardware you can afford.

2. Before you decide to install a pocket door, check out the operation of the hardware to make sure you are comfortable with how the door will open and close when installed. People with certain physical limitations may find pocket doors harder to operate than traditional swing doors.

Pocket Door Repair

How to fix sticky, noisy or just plain broken pocket doors

Do you have a pocket door that sticks or doesn’t open or shut all the way? Don’t replace it if you don’t have to—just install a new track, new rollers or both, and your pocket door will work like it did when it was new.

If you need both a new track and a set of rollers, get them from a builders’ supply store, or order them from your local home center.