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Pocket doors are greatspace-savers.
They slide out when you need them and conveniently tuck away when you don’t need them.
Some pocketdoorproblems can be fixed without removing trim ordrywall.
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Most issues require the removal of trimbut it’s usually only select areas of trim.
Plus, there are ways to remove and replace the same trim without damaging it or the surrounding walls.
What is acting like a wall is actually a continuation of the pocket door system.
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So if the pocket door is 30 inches wide, the track is actually about 60 inches long.
The pocket door hangs from rollers that ride on this metal track.
Do not use oil or a water displacement lubricant.
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Instead, spray each roller once or twice with silicone spray.
Roll the door back and forth a few times to distribute the spray.
The visible, accessible half of the track can be tightened without having to remove the door or thetrim.
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With the cordless drill or a screwdriver, tighten the screws from below the track.
Be careful not to strip the screws.
Remove Pocket Door Trim
Most other pocket door repairs require you to remove some of the trim.
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It is important to gently remove the three sections of door trim so that they can be reused.
Use a putty knife and prying tool to carefully pry away the trim.
Next, move to the accessible area of the pocket door opening and unscrew the track.
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Remove the track entirely and replace with a new track.
Tip
Save the cutout section of drywall to use as a replacement when laterrepairing the wall.
Also, because of thisunevennessor misalignment, part of the door may jut out when the door is open.
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With a wrench, turn either or both of the two roller assemblies to raise or lower them.
This will move one side of the door up or down.
This can happen as homes age and the foundation subsides.
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Readjusting the rollers can help but only to a certain degree.
If the track is greatly out of level, it will need to be removed and reinstalled level.
With the door track removed, hold the bubble level up against the track’s attachment point.
If the attachment point is not level, screw plastic shims in place.
