Looking for Pocket Door Hardware? You've come to the right place

Pocket Door Hardware Guide

Looking for pocket door hardware? You’ve come to the right place.

Pocket door hardware includes all the components that work together to allow a door to slide smoothly in and out of a wall cavity. This can range from tracks and rollers to complete frame kits, as well as locks, pulls, and handles.

1. Pulls & Handles

These are used to grip and operate the door.

• Flush Pulls

  • Recessed into the door surface

  • Sit flush with the door

  • Ideal for doors that fully disappear into the wall

  • Available in various shapes (rectangular, round, oval, square)

• Edge Pulls

  • Installed on the edge of the door

  • Feature a small lever or cut-out for grip

  • Used to pull the door out of the wall pocket

  • Commonly paired with flush pulls

2. Locks & Latches

• Passage Handles

  • Latch the door closed

  • No locking function

  • Ideal where privacy is not needed

• Privacy Locks

  • Lockable from one side (thumb turn)

  • Emergency access slot on exterior side

  • Common for bathrooms and bedrooms

• Tubular Locks

  • Simpler locking mechanism

  • Installed in a standard 2 1/8” bore

  • Can replace a traditional door knob

  • Allows reuse of doors originally designed as swinging doors

3. Tracks & Rollers (Sliding Mechanism)

• Tracks

  • Typically made from heavy-duty aluminum or steel

  • Installed in the header above the door opening

  • Guides the door’s movement

• Rollers / Hangers / Trolleys

  • Mounted to the top of the door

  • Contain wheels or bearings for smooth operation

  • High-quality rollers ensure quiet, effortless movement

• Pocket Door Frame Kits

  • Include track, rollers, and framing components

  • Used to create the wall cavity for the door

4. Additional Components

• Soft Close / Soft Open Mechanisms

  • Gently slow the door at the end of travel

  • Prevent slamming

  • Increase longevity

• Door Guides

  • Floor-mounted or concealed

  • Keep the door aligned

  • Prevent swinging

• EZ Closer

  • Mounts at the back of the door

  • Pushes against a stud inside the wall

  • Two positions:

    • Closed: door sits flush with the jamb

    • Activated: push to release door into opening

Choosing the Right Hardware

When selecting pocket door hardware, consider:

• Door weight

• Door thickness

• Privacy and security needs

• Overall style and appearance