I Can't Believe I Waited So Long!!!....Best Way to Install Pocket Doors
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ค. 2024
- In this video we take a look at a new method for installing pocket doors... wet setting the pocket door jambs. I show my traditional approach to installing a pocket door along with this new method of wet setting the split jambs with adhesive. This is a great way to get a perfect pocket door installation.
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0:00 Pocket Door Installation Time Lapse
3:35 Intro
4:38 Shimming the Strike Side Jamb
7:28 Micro Shimming the Strike Jamb
9:44 Ripping Split Jamb Pieces
12:57 New Method For Split Jambs
17:07 Applying Adhesive to Split Jambs
18:00 Setting the Split Jamb
21:00 Installing Head Jambs
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I’m looking to buy a new table saw. You use a DeWalt, right? Will it cut dados? Can you please tell me the model? A corded model is fine for me. Thank you.
While you're at it - what's that extension table on your jobsite table saw? Something you made, or off the shelf?
Where can I purchase the fixings for the door to frame. Many thanks
What is the adhesive you recommended?
I like this way too , been doing 45 years, it's a great method
I’m a 76 yr old woman. I’ve been wanting to to replace a worn pocket door for a decade. The carpenters I’ve had over (about 5) have told me it’s impossible! They have ALL said it has to be done when the walls are OPEN! Well! Guess what? After watching your video I’m going to do it MYSELF! I’ve installed a kitchen sink and faucet, rewire d lamps, made molding, and some other DIY things. With your excellent guidance I’ll just do the door! THANK YOU! 🌹
Good for you girl! You sound like me. I had a plumbing job once that required thinking outside the box, the plumber on site said it couldn't be done.....Next time he was over I explained exactly how it could be done. He's said "oh, I guess that would work". :)
If you’ve had “carpenters” that said a pocket door can’t be replaced, they are not carpenters. Possibly it’s what you are asking to replace it with that’s the problem.
I’ve had clients insist that none of the trim be removed or a much thicker repurposed door be used without reframing. It is possible the customer does not understand what is required.
I love when a client believes they have a better understanding of plumbing or electrical…from a TH-cam video. Not saying I too can not learn, but 99.9% of the time there is no understanding of the mechanics and requirements behind the systems.
The pocket frame is existing. The trick he’s talking about is tricks for trim install
The tools required are expensive and take time to hone the proper skill off you should just look for a better contractor
So how'd it go
I'm a damn good carpenter. I've put in the time and work and am a constant student of the craft. That being said, literally every time I watch you do something new or a technique I am unaware of, I am blown away by your understanding and ability. I have learned several methods and techniques from you that I genuinely use all the time. You are a level above, my friend.
That's awesome. Glad I could expand your knowledge base brother.
Well he does a really good job boiling it down so us non-trade DIY'ers can do a decent job and not screw it up royally too.
It’s not just you know what you are doing, you are good at explaining it.
Just the preview was enough for me to do improvements on how I hang pocket doors. Still watched the rest of the video for pure joy. Always great content! Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
+1 to the solid walkthrough at the start, followed by a full explanation and detail. It's a nice video style that I don't see often enough.
I'm really liking your channel. I've been trimming custom homes for nearly 20 years with my two sons. A couple years ago they moved away so I'm on my own at 60 years old. Your videos have made me want to improve the quality of my work. I've learned some time saving, quality improving methods that I'm sure we'll separate me from the slam bang production guess. I've changed my " headed towards retirement thinking" to "I've got some good years left, make them the best". Thanks so much.
Scott
I started framing before you were born, started trim about when you were weaned and got into cabinetry probably about the time you got your training wheels taken off. I still learn tricks from you that make me wonder why I never thought of it. Keep up the clean work and keep teaching me!
Having set hundreds of pocket doors over the years, this is by far the best way to do them! Wish I had thought of it years ago. In my area we end up using the Johnson metal frames with a wood core 90% of the time. Attaching the split jambs to them is tasking. The "wet set" method would make it so much easier. Great video and explanation!
Definitely going to implement on next install.
Thanks
After 40+ years as a commercial carpenter I know my way around the job site. But I always seem to find a new trick when working around my house by watching you. Thanks so much for your contact.
Love the new intro style where you show the entire process, then explain it. Gives you an opportunity to take it in, then understand the instruction better.
Literally EVERYTHING you put on here is a “Master Class”. Dope content as always 🔥🔥
I appreciate that!
Absolutely agree. Thank you for everything.
when the rail is uneven it is a problem, because you put the outside door level and inside it does not give the level, it is better to fix it, right?
Whatvi notice is your consistency to detail, no stone left unturned. I did my first mitre crown job last week. There were other contractors on site . They thought I had been doing this a while. I give ma y thanks for you share your years of knowledge to us. You made me look good. I will never tell them it was my first. Job came out very good. .details..details
Dope? How classy. More like ghetto.
Great idea for the split jams.I could make one suggestion when installing the top split jam.I screw in the top split jam on the side with the door leveling adjustments nuts with screws with finishing caps.And I also do not nail the top casing to that jam.If the door warps or when the house settles or framing twists.I can readjust or remove the door with out doing damage to the finish trim. Happy wood working.I enjoy your channel.
I’ve been a production trim carpenter for 22 years, I installed three pocket doors this way today, I’m not sure if it’s faster but the quality is great and it’s a lot easier.
Unfortunately that's the trade off... Quality or Quantity when it comes to production work.
Oh I'm so glad for you. I live in Grand Junction CO and we have baseboard heaters out here, kin to radiators. In the Master's bath we have a baseboard heater and to the left of it is the linen closet with bifold doors. The doors are misaligned and are ganking up the wall. I am trying to convince my daughter to remove the drywall around the baseboard heater and install a pocket door. I am encouraging her to watch this video and your comment has encouraged me that this is possible to help her along.
I have to install a pocket door today and I knew reviewing your channel would save me hours of “reinventing the wheel”. Thank you so much for making this video. Just got home and can I say the pocket door looks better than everything else in the house. Thank you so much for the video!
Dude, this is gold! A master ninja class,...you explain the "why" and the "how" all while you're filming yourself doing it.. Where is HGTV and DiY Network? You really need to go main stream. Your last few videos are totally next level!
I have wondered this myself! He should have his own HGTV show!
I have seen and worked with some of the very best in carpentry. You are right at the top with them. Often, you one up them. Great video's. Great teacher. Keep it up Mr Lewis
Great pocket door install! Can not for the life of me figure how someone could dislike this video!?!
Paul Bettencourt, Maybe a painter that likes to paint all the doors outside in the garage at once? But I agree, it's a great video.
My father is a carpenter and I really like watching carpentry videos. Glad I found this channel
Good tip. After 30+ years to still learn new tips is awesome. I will definitely try on my next set of dredded pocket doors.
Everything you do is high quality, from your carpentry work , to your video and editing! That says a whole lot . I learn a lot from your videos . Thank you so much . God Bless 👍🏼
Ok. That’s pretty awesome. I’ve probably hung 40 pocket doors maybe more . Usually 1 every now and then. That’s the slickest thing I’ve seen in a long time. Thanks
You sir are a true craftsman. As a hack, I installed one pocket door and was just happy to see it slide into the wall. Your technique and attention to detail is orders of magnitude higher. Wish I saw your video first.
I love when someone is able to teach me something... at my age I'm not exactly a good student as I get set in my way of doing things. I very much appreciate your sharing of your experience.
Dear Sir, I can tell from the comments that other gentlemen are quite impressed with this method. I am going to encourage my daughter to watch this for me to help the problem that I have in my bathroom. Thank you. Love from CO, USA
I've been in this business for many years doing all different types of carpentry. I've learned a lot by watching and listening to your videos. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us it is much appreciated.
I find it hard to believe that you don't wear safety glasses. I personally have avoided numerous eye injuries because of safety glasses. I've had one too many close calls especially working on the table saw. I do not should people. However I do believe safety glasses are a must when working with power tools.
Thank you for the content that you produce and I hope you continue to do so!!!
Thanks for sharing mate, really great info. Your channel is quickly becoming a shrine for carpentry knowledge
That's the goal!
It is a pleasure to watch a true craftsman work their trade.
Very impressive - thank you for your tips. This is the best way I've never tried installing a pocket door, but will next time. Sharing with friends! I've been renovating Brooklyn brownstones for 30 years - these are never air conditioned spaces, there's never any room, you're always fighting plumb, square, straight, etc. Not to mention the NYC overhead. This saves time and there won't be any call backs for repairs. Cheers!
Man! I was struggling just thinking about how to install these doors and after I saw your video I just feel like an expert without even installed one before!
You are the MAN!!
You could easily become a master instructor, you explain everything so well. Glad I found your channel!
Welcome aboard!
Per anni ho cercato un video come questo! Finalmente qualcuno che si distingue, e fa vero artigianato!!
Bel lavoro!!!
Spencer,
My team and I routinely watch this before pocket installs and I just wanted to say thanks. We all know it takes time and energy to make, edit and manage these videos and this channel. So thanks for all you dedication to our trade. Hope this goes towards tacos! Cheers,
Stephen
Thank you for the tacos Stephen! The support mean a lot and I'm glad to know it's helping your team. Thanks!
U are insanely good, I developed a great method after 15 years doing high end finish carpentry, but this one is just sick. For paint grade trim there is nothing that can beat it
Really great video. I have been trying to master pocket doors for years, and they never seem to come out right! This is amazing. Thanks for the content as usual sir!
I have to install a pocket door. I have done many of them in my life but I wanted to check TH-cam for new ideas. Wow! Glad I did. Wet setting is awesome. I love smart people! Thanks man. Needed this.
Oh. My. God.
This is one of the best things I've learned this year.
The first 3 1/2 minutes of this video were so useful to me. I eventually watched the entire video and gained more insight. In a pinch, though. I was very grateful. Never setting a pocket door another way if I can help it! I love your videos!
Great idea with the wetset technique. A few things I like to do to take pocket doors to the next level is... notch the flat jamb up into the track space to cover the framing...who wants to look at framing in a finished home? Another great upgrade is to dado the flat jamb 5/16" and slightly wider than the door so it sits into the pocket. This insures there is no gap if things move around in the future, it also balances out the look with the rest of the jambs. Lastly, I also set the guides on the inside of the split jambs so you can't see them or have them break. This of course is on cheaper pocket door hardware. Ideally I like to use a roller guide and a track set into the bottom of the door. Also on this level using a soft close mechanism is appropriate.
Excellent suggestions!
Doesn't concealing the guides limit future adjustment?
@@bonzai55 I find that with the guides set in, they are protected and more stable and once set correctly, they don't need future adjustments.
Such a good video. Very clear explanations and step by step process. Great camera work. Good use of high-speed. I like the idea of a time lapse installation intro. Many videos don't show the end product until a very brief shot at the end. It's good to have seen the target end product and then showing how you got there. I've installed pocket doors before and this is definitely a better process.
The editting, voice-over, and sequencing of this video is just as good as the content --and that's saying something!
Keep up the fantastic work, Spence!!
I appreciate the feedback. I’m always trying to maximize the power of video communication and get better every video. 👍👊
The best tutorial by far for pocket doors installation ! Bravo!!
*The trim crew is what makes a great interior because when we Painters would come in we would have to fix big gaps as we caulked and puttied out the house, then we would prime it all out top to bottom. Of course prepping all of the windows. After priming came the fun work of sanding her out. Great video man!!!!*
Mate the content you put on TH-cam is the Gold Standard 🦘👌
You have a real gift for clearly and concisely explaining your process.
I have ONE pocket door...thankfully. This vid was a massive help! Keep up the good work.
Nice Job.
I like the way you make as many of your projects as possible a series of similar steps.
The recipe for success.
This is one of my favorite channels.
Keep up the good work.
I just did 4 pocket doors like this on a project. Amazing how efficient this was and how easy you made the process Thanks
Have never heard of "wet setting" but it looks like a game changer! Thanks.
Your videos never disappoint. I wish I could train under someone like you.
Watching your content makes me want to become a trim/finish carpenter. I live about 35 miles west of where your based. I’ll certainly reach out if/when we ever need wood work in our house!
You’re putting out really helpful content for anybody that is aspiring to be a finish carpenter
I have been installing them doors for years . I really like that " wet set " idea I will definitely try that. thanks for the tip.
Excellent explanation for installing pocket doors. Thank you, Spencer, for sharing your knowledge!
Glad it was helpful!
Wow. Super cool. I've been doing this a long time and I've never seen a pocket door installed that way. I try to avoid pocket doors as much as possible because of how poorly they work overtime. I only watch 4 minutes in the video and I am on board. Nice work great job thanks for the video
Love you’re videos my friend, you’re awesome at what you do and you’re also a great teacher, I just started my own business and you have helped me a lot. Thank you!!!
this is not this guys first rodeo , BRILLIANT craftsman
Thanks for putting this out. I'm going to share this with my employees. 👍
When I’m trimming windows and doors I cut shims from various plywood’s and thin plastic. Use a divider in a bucket. Then I can shim any and all gaps ... but really like the adhesive idea.. need to incorporate it for sure
I Also use drywall shims cut to proper length, and save all the thin plywood pieces i can find! for "flat" shimming
This guy is amazing at his job. Please keep making content I want to be this efficient. Everyone of your videos has taught me something, just got my Collins coping foot. Thanks!
I appreciate the kind words. Glad the videos are helping!
HGTV better get him..before DIY Network does. Spencer is a Ninja!
Just wow! This tip is a game changer. Thanks. Also the painters are going to thank you. I always try to look out for other trades following me..
One of the best systematic repeatable methods I’ve seen in a long time.
Your good real good 👍
i’ve been a joiner all my life and I’m still learning thank you
excellent craftsmanship 👍👍👍👍
Catching up on some earlier vids here. Awesomeness. Hello from Monday March 14 2022. ya got 156k subs and this vid has 578,505 views. Thanks Spencer for this delight of a channel and your incredible eye for detail. Hope your week is a perfect one.
I installed aluminum Cavity Sliders pocket door frames. Easy to install, no warping and buttery smooth operation. The split jambs you rip to around 1-1/4" wide and then rip a dado down the back of it and it snaps into the aluminum jambs with the provided clips. No worry about the track being off centered and no warping like wood frames.
They are more expensive but you're going to get a perfect install if you just install the frame level and plumb as one piece of aluminum frame after easy assembly. Also great for heavy solid slab doors that break cheap rollers of the cheaper wood frame sets. I got the soft close option and it's awesome.
Getting ready to do some pocket doors for the first time on our log home build, plan to try this technique thanks so much!
Got one coming up . I’m going to give it a try. Pretty excited to try this out.
I love the grk trim screws with reverse threads. So easy to tweak trim back out if need be
Now we are doing soft close pocket doors around my side of town!!! Nice technique will try!!!
Excellent tutorial!! Always looking for ways to raise the bar and this just took what I previously considered crap to a craftsman level.
I can hardly believe someone used pocket doors for every door in the house! We typically only use them when absolutely necessary. I love this new method and will now design in a few more to try it out. 😅 Thanks for sharing!
I have hung a lot of doors but never liked pocket doors. I have seen a fair amount of trouble with them down the road. I would never use them in my own house unless absolutely necessary. That just my take on them.
I have an 880 sq ft bungalow. I'm replacing one existing pocket door and converting two other doors, both bathrooms, to pocket doors. Pocket doors along with recessed baseboards save an enormous amount of space that doesn't have to be allotted to the 3-ft swing in or out of a hung doorway.
I set a few pocket doors years ago. Wish we woulda thought of this method. Good info to know for the future. 🏠🔨
This is revolutionary. Great work
Lucky man. The right angle, vertical, horizontal is always good. You can work with good quality material. The result is excellent. Congratulations
I am not a carpenter and have "zero" carpentry skills, but I regularly watch your videos because I am mesmerized when viewing your skills and what has become a legendary teaching ability to share your knowledge. First class all the way! So help me out here, guys, and don't nail me to the wall for asking a dumb blonde question (I am a brunette). How do you get the door inside the opening once the doorway is framed? And how do you remove the door from the small opening if it would ever become necessary? Our son's home has a pocket door that leads to a major room in his house. It forever drives me wild to open and close it because it has reached a level of nightmarish dysfunction and has never ever been fixed correctly. I shared this video with them by email. I can only pray they find a solution by watching it! Keeping my fingers crossed!
I’ve always hated trimming pocket doors. After seeing this video I can’t wait for my next pocket door install. Thanks brother this is a game changer
You're an excellent instructor.
I have set quite a few pocket doors and prefer to hang the door before drywall. Not always possible, I must say that I learned something watching this and appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Keep getting up mister. well done.
you're a very fine carpenter , I really enjoy your tutorials
Well thought out...
Nice job... really like the wet set idea
Just found your channel and subscribed..I’ve done a ton of pocket doors & thought I had it down but man I love to try something new..your wet jamb method is new to me..when you started screwing the blocks on I said wth is he doing then was like ohhh..keeps reveal at 1/4”, keeps plumb & flush with door & square..a lot of benefits for a little work..thanks..I installed 3 pocket frames today and got 4 tomorrow so I’ll be trimming them soon..can’t wait
I think it's the only way to go after you try it. Enjoy!
Dude. You totally deserve the subscribes. This is one of the best Pocket door videos I've seen.
Another excellent informative video, Thxs for taking the time to show your methods 🙏
Definitely will try this in my next project.
Great video! 👏🏼
Great video. I would also like to see how your hardware fit & floor slides when finished. Thanks again for great ideas, craftsmanship as well as explanations
Wow you guys have such amazing product in the states, where I live in Canada, even your trims and Doors stores selling these garage built in ready with boring hardware the crooked and hard to install.
Great stuff as always !
Getting ready to install doors in new project, great tips and simple to follow
Beautiful work. I am now installing doors in a new way.
Super accurate, proven method. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for you video. I'm going to install two packet doors this week. I really liked the way you installed them and I'm going you use your method. Thanks for all the tips 👍 God bless
So simple and easy! Thanks for the video. 👍
Like how you mitered the door trim. Looks amazing!!
Suddenly, I don’t hate pocket doors anymore. I always thought they had potential, but the struggles involved made them a nuisance… not no mo’. I may just have to slap one in my house for good measure. Thanks for the insight, Spencer!
Thanks Mr. Lewis for the information I appreciate it.
Very impressive! Beautiful work!
Was worth a second view, excellent technique vid!
Wow! Game changer!! Thank you for sharing!!🙌🙌
Hell yeah! This makes so much sense, and I’m surprised I haven’t seen or thought of it before. Pocket doors are a nightmare you slowly perfect over time, but honestly I’ve never been 100% satisfied with my results. This seems like the solution. Thanks Spencer
Wow I didn’t know that about pl premium! That’s all we’ve been using, but this definitely makes sense to use 375. Awesome tutorial!
PL375 also cleans up so much easier than Premium.
Another awesome class, thanks Spencer!!
I like your videos. I believe you do high quality.
A couple of thoughts on the pocket door installs.
I've started leaving one side of the top jamb removable so the door can be removed to paint or replace.
Also, you need to remind people to shim the strike side to a point that leaves the proper remaining opening so door fits. We can't assume the framers left the proper opening.
One other thing I've started doing is creating a groove in the strike side so as to hide any gap left from a loose fitting latch, especially on a bathroom scenario.