Install door casing nailing it to the jamb and to pocket door studs.
Pocket door latch installation instructions.
Make sure the lock edges slip above the door and slide the lock into its place.
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If needed use a hand saw to cut the track that came with your pocket door hardware so that it s 1 8 inch shorter than the opening.
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Step 4 preparing door for latch plate.
Once the frame is in place it s time for the pocket door installation.
The pocket door kit should have come with door latch hardware.
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Use shorter nails to install the casing on the pocket side of the door jamb to prevent damage to the door.
Install the track according to the thickness of the header.
Install the latch hardware.
Step 3 installing pocket door latch.
Drill a hole and chisel a shallow mortise in that jamb for the strike plate which the door latch engages.
Some of this will be attached to the door and some will be attached to the wall.
The middle of the latch should sit right on the rectangular notch you just made.
The lock edges should sit on the door face.
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Use 6d finish nails to install the top and strike jamb casing.
Follow the instructions that came with the pocket door kit.