Sliding pocket doors....good/bad?

Wailin

Getting some renovations done at home and we were thinking of getting the sliding pocket doors between sitting room and dining room.

After speaking to the contractor he explained that they are not such a good job in that the doors eventually warp and become misaligned. Also he said that the stud wall between the 2 rooms will have to be widened by about 100mm or so to accommodate the frame. Not really ideal as we don't want to lose space albeit only 100mm.

Anyone experience with these doors and is it true about them warping plus bigger stud wall?

BabysCoffee

I put a sliding door in my utility room to gain space. I love it!

I would heartily recommend a pocket door particularly in rooms that are tight for space.

Wailin

It will be a double sliding door just to clarify...so if they warp they will not align properly. Anyone have info on installation and if the stud wall will have to be widened for the frame?

BabysCoffee

Wailin wrote: »

It will be a double sliding door just to clarify...so if they warp they will not align properly. Anyone have info on installation and if the stud wall will have to be widened for the frame?

Mine hasn't warped - it has to align with the other side of the wall where it fits in to the other pocket when it is closed.

Why would a pocket/sliding door warp anymore than any other door?

Wailin

BabysCoffee wrote: »

Mine hasn't warped - it has to align with the other side of the wall where it fits in to the other pocket when it is closed.

Why would a pocket/sliding door warp anymore than any other door?

Wood tends to warp naturally. Not so noticeable on standard doors because they catch with the door frame when closed.

With double doors they don't slot into the pocket when closed so potential to warp.

cherryghost

We got one a few months ago in our en suite bathroom as its tight with a standard door. We have a door frame it 'pockets' into, leaving virtually no gap. It looks great and silent. Got some the doors&floors fellas in Crumlin. Highly recommend them.

bigbrotherfan

BabysCoffee wrote: »

I put a sliding door in my utility room to gain space. I love it!

I would heartily recommend a pocket door particularly in rooms that are tight for space.

I second this.

Ray Palmer

I have an older house with pocket doors and there is one problem if you don't do it right. You need an access point for the runners. They will at some point break and if you make it so they are sealed in the wall you are in trouble. You might need in 20 years or 2 you don't know.
The best option is to put in a shelf feature on one side to give access. Can be done very decoratively or simple your call.

tabby aspreme

Wailin wrote: »

Wood tends to warp naturally. Not so noticeable on standard doors because they catch with the door frame when closed.

With double doors they don't slot into the pocket when closed so potential to warp.

Most off the shelf interior doors are of engineered / laminated construction, when top hung from a rail they are unlikely to warp

Wailin

Thanks for replies all. We are not going to go with it as we will lose 100mm in the sitting room....doesnt sound like much but will make an obvious difference. Plus, as one poster already mentioned, will be a nightmare to fix if the rollers come off behind a sealed and plastered wall. Would be the perfect solution otherwise

bigbrotherfan

Wailin wrote: »

Thanks for replies all. We are not going to go with it as we will lose 100mm in the sitting room....doesnt sound like much but will make an obvious difference. Plus, as one poster already mentioned, will be a nightmare to fix if the rollers come off behind a sealed and plastered wall. Would be the perfect solution otherwise

Would say they are a much better solution, if starting from scratch, in a new build or extension, rather than in an existing room.

dos101

I'm thinking of having pocket doors installed in two locations at my place. Does anyone have a rough idea how much these cost to have installed? Any recommendations for an installer? Thanks!

cherryghost

dos101 wrote: »

I'm thinking of having pocket doors installed in two locations at my place. Does anyone have a rough idea how much these cost to have installed? Any recommendations for an installer? Thanks!

We got a basic door and fitter for around 250.

Flinchwhip

cherryghost wrote: »

We got a basic door and fitter for around 250.

What work did the fitter have to do, did you have the "pocket" for the door already in place?

sacramental

Would anyone recommend any particular company for pocket doors?just from personal experience if any

davedub2015

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