Pocket doors can be something of a mystery. We make an elaborate effort to obscure the inner workings of most house framing, and it feels like pocket doors – by their nature hidden when open — are ...

Door Material The door material can heavily impact the final cost to install a pocket door. There are a number of different choices, and the best one depends on the needs of the space and homeowner.

Q. I’m planning to install a few pocket doors in my new home. I already know at these locations I’ll have heavy mirrors and artwork on the walls where the door slides in and out of the pocket. I’m ...

Dear James: I like pocket doors because they save floor space, but they often don’t glide smoothly into the wall slot. What is the best method to install one? — Kevin D. Dear Kevin: As houses are ...

We recently attended a social function at the new home of an acquaintance. The home was spacious and had lots of natural light and high ceilings with nice appointments. During our visit, we had the ...

Dear James: When I was in college, our old dorm had pocket doors to save space, but they were hard to open and close. I would like to install pocket doors in my current house. Are the new ones any ...

Q: I am doing some remodeling in my home and I want to install more attractive interior doors. I also want them to seal better so I can zone heat and close off some rooms. Will pocket doors work? A: ...

We recently attended a social function at the new home of an acquaintance. The home was spacious and had lots of natural light and high ceilings with nice appointments. During our visit, we had the ...

Q: I’m planning to install a few pocket doors in my new home. I already know at these locations I’ll have heavy mirrors and artwork on the walls where the door slides in and out of the pocket. I’m ...

Q: I’m planning to install a few pocket doors in my new home. I already know at these locations I’ll have heavy mirrors and artwork on the walls where the door slides in and out of the pocket. I’m ...