Start by removing the old slider.
Replacing a sliding door with a hinged door interior.
Providing both doors can fit into the same frame this replacement can be done quite simply.
To check for plumb run a beam from a laser level.
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Measure the length of the door opening from top to bottom.
The cripple studs are the studs sawed through and the bottom 2 3 removed to make room for the pocket door assembly.
You ll need a set of sliding door hardware as well as a door that s large enough to cover your opening.
Next install the hardware.
Nail it into place at both ends and use screws to attach it to the cripple studs in the middle.
Make sure the opening is plumb and level.
Cut a 2x4 long enough to be the new header for the pocket door.
You can easily increase your home s energy efficiency by replacing an old glass slider with new insulated hinged doors.
Then measure horizontally.
We wanted to give her a sliding barn door for the pantry doors because they are visible from so many rooms in the house and giving this space a custom look would not only serve a function it would look beautiful on the wall.
A sliding door that no longer slides smoothly may at times need to be replaced with a hinged door.
Typically a sliding door you replace will include two doors.
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Step 1 removing the sliding door.
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Save the trim to be used elsewhere.
Cut a 2x4 header to fit the new opening.