How To Frame A Pocket Door In A 2x6 Wall

Then goes a layer of 1 2 plywood.

How to frame a pocket door in a 2x6 wall - I start with that prefab frame and install it centered in the r o. Framing a pocket door refers to the first stage of installing a concealed door. The pocket door kits johnson 2700 pre fab frame were designed for 2x4 walls. This makes a room more versatile since it can be closed off from the rest of the house when necessary.

Then i add a layer of 1 2 sound board for insulation. I install many in 2x6 walls. Whether you want to frame out your existing 2x4 wall to 2x6 is another matter. By adding osb and gyprock we considerably stiffened the rather flimsy pocket door frames.

I m sure there are other methods but this one works for me.