Pocket Door Guide: Sliding Doors That Vanish Into a Wall Cavity, Frame Kits and Tracks, Wall Depth, Plasterboard or Brick, Sizes, Weight, Locks and Handles, Indicative Rates and Planning in Pakistan
A pocket door slides into a hollow space inside the wall, so when open it disappears completely, and it is the best door for tight spaces, though it must be planned before the wall is built. Costs run from about PKR 25,000 to PKR 90,000 including the frame kit. This page covers sliding doors that vanish into a wall cavity, frame kits and tracks, wall depth, plasterboard or brick, sizes, weight, locks and handles, indicative rates and planning. For related pages see folding doors, PVC sliding doors and barn doors.
How it works
A pocket door hangs from a track inside a wall cavity. A frame kit forms the pocket, the door slides in and out, and only the edge shows when open. It frees the swing space of a normal door.
Indicative rates
These ranges show common figures.
| Item | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Frame kit and track, per door | PKR 12,000 - 40,000 |
| Door leaf, flush | PKR 8,000 - 25,000 |
| Flush pull and lock | PKR 2,500 - 12,000 |
| Wall building and finishing | PKR 8,000 - 25,000 |
| Total per door | PKR 25,000 - 90,000 |
Prices move with brand, model, size and stock. Use these ranges to judge a quote, then compare the exact model and what is included.
Wall depth and construction
The wall needs to be thick enough for the leaf and the pocket, usually 140 to 150 millimetres with studs and boards, or a brick wall built to leave a cavity. Brick walls need a purpose-made frame. Plan electrical points and pipes away from the pocket.
Sizes and weight
Typical leaves are 0.7 to 0.9 metres wide and 2.1 metres high, up to about 40 millimetres thick, with weight limits of 40 to 80 kilograms depending on the track. The wall beside the opening must equal the door width.
Locks and handles
Use flush pulls and special door locks, hook or latch types, since normal handles will not fit into the wall. Soft-close dampers prevent slams. Check the hardware before the wall is closed.
Repair and access
Once the wall is closed, the track and rollers are hard to reach. Choose a kit with removable trim or an access panel, and good bearings, because repairs after plastering are costly. Fitting should be done by a trained carpenter or fixer, and the frame and wall checked for level before the door is hung.
What to check before buying
- Frame kit. Rated for the leaf weight
- Wall construction. Planned in advance
- Hardware. Pocket-door lock and pull
- Access. Removable trim or panel
Before you decide
Decide before the wall is built, choose a quality kit and plan access for repairs. A door is a neat answer for tight spaces when it is planned and fitted well. Keep the kit drawing and the hardware details with the house papers.
Frequently Asked Questions
A sliding door that slides into a hollow wall cavity and disappears when open. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering.
As indicative ranges, about PKR 25,000 to 90,000 including the frame kit, leaf and hardware. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
Usually only if the wall is rebuilt or thick enough. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise.
A special pocket-door hook or latch lock with a flush pull. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
Repairs are costly after the wall is closed. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay.
Usually the same working day once you send the quantity, the size or rating and a photo. The reply is a written rate with the model, warranty and delivery listed, so you can compare it against other quotes line by line. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
Planning a door?
Send the details and a photo. We reply with a written rate.