How to install a cavity sliding door Sliding doors are great to use in small rooms where you don’t have room for a swinging door. Learn how to install a sliding door into a stud wall. We show you how to attach the frame. See how to attach rollers to the door. We also show you how to position guides so the door slides smoothly. Continue to Step-by-step instructions. Masonite packers are used to fill the gap between the frame and the wall. A great way to measure the length you need is to hold the packer up against the stud and mark the end with your finger. Then just snap the packer. This way you’ll never have a packer that is longer than the stud is wide.Put the sliding door frame together Knock out the spacer at the top of the frame and insert the sliding track into the cavity. Screw the track to the doorframe.  Hammer two nails into the top of the doorframe upright and put the opposite frame upright in place. Use two nails to hold it in place.Install the frame into your stud wall

In this video we are installing the door in an empty stud wall. If you already have plaster walls you are going to have to cut away the plaster.  Place the frame into the stud wall. Make sure it is flush to the outside of the studs so that when you put the plaster on there is no bulging in the wall. roller door motor for sale adelaideUse the nail gun to fix it in place.auto glass repair hilton headUse packers to support the framegarage door torsion springs repair cost When fixing the other side to the frame make sure you position it 10mm in front of the stud so that when you put the plaster on it is flush with the edge of your frame.ipad 2 screen repair gold coast

Use your spirit level to make sure the edge of the frame is level. Pack the gap between the stud and the frame with Masonite packers. Make sure you have support at the top and bottom as well as through the middle.Attach the rollers and hang the door Preparation is the key to successfully painting a room. glass doors for squash courtsWe’ll show you all the things you need to do before you get started.double glazed doors essex How to remove wallpaper Learn how to remove wallpaper using the chemical method and the steamer method. We’ll show you how to prepare the wall and remove the wallpaper. How to hang wallpaper New wallpaper can transform a room and also cover up any imperfections in a wall. We’ll show you how easy hanging wallpaper can be when you know how. D.I.Y. timber-look feature wall

Learn how to create a timber-look feature wall in your home How to build a stud wall Tips for building a stud wall inside an existing house frame How to patch plaster Find out how easy it is to patch a hole in a hard plaster wall. Just follow our step-by-step guide. How to install wall hooks When hanging something on your wall, it’s important to choose the right hook. We’ll show you how to screw different kinds of hooks into a wall. How to repair cracks in plaster It’s normal for cracks to appear in plasterboard walls from time to time. Learn how easy it is to repair them. How to hang a door Bring privacy to a room by installing a door. We’ll teach you how to hang one yourself. How to install a door handle Watch our easy step-by-step guide and learn everything you need to know about how to install a door handle. How to install sliding doors Find out how to install sliding doors. You’ll learn about the different styles of doors available, how to measure and fit the track, and how to hang your sliding doors.

How to install french doors French doors are a great way to add style and link your indoors to your outdoors. We’ll show you how to install them with the help of a couple of mates. How to install a door stop When you put in a new door, we’ll show you how easy it is to install a door stop to protect your walls. How to remove a door Learn how to remove a door safely without doing any damage. How to choose a front door for your home First impressions are often made quickly, and tend to last a long time. But with a little bit of help, choosing a new front door should be just as easy. How to paint a door It’s easy to freshen up your doors with a new coat of paint. We’ll even give you some tips on how to make sure you end up with a great finish. Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions which came with the equipment.

If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings team member.We’ll teach you how to hang one yourself.When specifying internal doors, hinged, swing models are all too often the default option, but pocket doors – which glide into a cavity in the adjacent wall – can add wow-factor and save a lot of space. They’re also a good solution in open plan rooms that can be closed off left open to create a flowing layout. “A normal hinged door requires a swing area of 7ft2, and no obstructions can be placed in this area; which is not always possible,” says Philip Jones, PC Henderson’s Technical Services Manager. Pocket doors operate on a top-hung track – leaving the floor free of obstructions. Such kits may or may not come with the door itself — meaning you’re free to choose your own model. There are two types of pocket doors on the market; those that slide directly into the wall cavity, and those that feature a metal cage, or ‘cassette’, that provides a self-contained pocket for the door to sit in.

Generally, the second option are more expensive, as they provide extra reinforcement within the wall. “Those kits without a cassette are more than adequate in the home,” says Helen Butland of Doorstuff.co.uk. “The cassette-type kits tend to be more commonly specified in commercial buildings and in high-end projects.” The application of a heavy duty can be highly beneficial – even essential – in some instances, as Helen again explains: “If any heavy wall covering like bathroom tiling is going to be applied, we recommend using a reinforced kit.” High-traffic areas or rooms regularly used by guests or children can also benefit. “You’ll also need a cassette-type system if you’re installing a frameless glass door or a fire door,” Single pocket door kit, starting from £239 but made to measure options are available POA, from Eclisse, Pocket Door Shop Time spent preparing and planning for pocket doors is key to its smooth operation when it comes to both installation and use.

Installing one within an existing home in particular can be more complex than in a new build. You will need to think about where electrical wiring, pipes, switches and sockets sit on your walls. “You need to consider whether there’s obstructions such as windows, and radiators and the associated pipework, which could prevent you installing a kit.” says Philip Jones. The Sienna timber pocket door system sits outside of the wall, POA, PC Henderson “One situation in which you won’t be able to have a pocket door, however, is where you don’t have enough wall space next to the door opening; you’ll require a wall at least the width of the door,” Philip adds. Options, such as the Eclisse Novanta, which slides partially into a cavity with a hinged section which folds back, can work in this instance. Establishing whether an existing wall is loadbearing and non-loadbearing is essential when planning for a door too; loadbearing walls will invariably need propping up during the work, with the introduction of a lintel possible.

This is where the job’s best left to a builder or carpenter, preferably one with prior experience installing a pocket door. Kits for pocket doors are designed to be accommodated within a studwall, so solid walls can pose a challenge too. “It may be more appropriate just to use wall-mounted sliding door gear, than have the carpenter or builder construct and finish a single stud skin of their own design on the one side,” says Helen Butland of Doorstuff.co.uk. “This will be vastly cheaper for the same spec, although labour costs may be higher as the work is a little more time consuming. The finished wall thickness will be kept to a minimum this way too.” The Enigma pocket door is available in three different systems, visible, concealed and shadow gapped. These different styles ensure that the door will fit seamlessly into any scheme, POA, from Selo Sticking to a standard door width and thickness is a good idea for keeping a hold on costs, as non-standard sizes may require a bespoke option.

Bear in mind that the weight of your door will also have a bearing. Lightweight hollowcore doors are usually suitable for all systems, but this may not always be the case with some heavy solid doors. “Our system can sustain a load of 60kg, which will take a standard solid door,” explains Philip Jones of PC Henderson. Eclisse can provide systems to support a weight up to 120kg on request, for very heavyweight doors. You’ll usually have to specify hardware as an extra too. Among the most discreet options are finger pulls and spring-operated options such as Coburn’s ‘pocket plunger’. Pull handles may be preferable in homes with children, but bear in mind that pull handles protrude, meaning the door will not be able to slide entirely into the cavity. Single pocket door systems, £195, Slide Systems Architrave-free kits are great for contemporary homes; so too are glass doors, which can be used to introduce natural light. “If you’re going to specify frameless glass for the door then wait until you have begun to install the kit before ordering the glass,” advises Helen Butland.

“Then make a template from ply or cardboard to get the height perfect. This makes it much easier to fit, but also makes for a time-delay which needs to be planned for.” There are a number of configurations which you can opt for, including double doors which slide back into cavities either side (as the top image shows), or telescopically slide into one cavity, while a unilateral arrangement allows two adjacent doors to slide into the same cavity within a central wall. Among the most impressive options are curved doors. But as John Monaghan, Managing Director of the Disappearing Door Company explains, installation should be left to a professional. “Most systems come in standard sizes with a predetermined radius to build the studwork to. Drawing a template arc on the floor to the correct radius and using flexible plasterboard make for a professional job. Curved doors can be made by a quality joinery manufacturer, but ideally purchase ones that come from the same manufacturer as the pocket door system to avoid tolerance issues.”