Pocket Door Frame Kit Selector Guide
Hartford Building Products
Find the Right Pocket Door Frame Kit
Compare operation, pocket-wall support and door-weight capacity. Then choose your wall thickness and door layout to shop the matching kit.
Which Features Fit Your Project?
Soft Open cushions the door as it enters the pocket. An EZ Closer helps release a fully recessed door with a push.
| Option | How it works | Choose it for |
|---|---|---|
| Standard operation | Manual sliding on ball-bearing rollers; you control the stop. | Simple, smooth everyday operation. |
| Soft Close only | Gently pulls the door closed near the jamb. | A controlled closing stop. |
| Soft Open only | Slows the door as it enters the pocket; does not push it back out. | A controlled opening stop. |
| Soft Close + Soft Open | Cushions the door at both ends of travel. | Controlled opening and closing. |
| Standard rollers + EZ Closer | Manual sliding with push-to-release retrieval. | Easier access to a recessed door. |
| Soft Close + EZ Closer | Combines gentle closing with push-to-release retrieval. | A soft close and easier door retrieval. |
| Extra studs | Adds steel studs along the pocket wall. | Additional wall support; does not raise the hardware weight rating. |
| Premium standard rollers | Heavy-duty manual operation, rated up to 400 lb per door. | Heavier doors. Current kits below include an EZ Closer. |
| Premium standard rollers + EZ Closer | Combines 400 lb rollers with push-to-release retrieval. | Heavy doors that need easier retrieval. |
| Premium soft operation | Soft Close + EZ Closer or Soft Close + Soft Open; up to 330 lb per door. | Heavier doors needing a controlled stop. Shop the listed combinations below. |
01 · Everyday choices
Standard Pocket Door Frame Kits
Choose your wall and door layout, then select the operation you want.
Soft Close or Soft Open: Both use the same linked product listing. Follow the listing’s selection and installation instructions for the desired operation.
2 × 4 Wall · Single Door
2 × 4 Wall · Double Doors
2 × 6 Wall · Single Door
2 × 6 Wall · Double Doors
02 · Additional wall support
Pocket Door Frame Kits with Extra Studs
Add support along the pocket wall with the operation that suits your project. Stud counts vary by kit; extra studs do not increase door-weight capacity.
Soft Close or Soft Open: Both use the same linked product listing. Follow the listing’s selection and installation instructions for the desired operation.
2 × 4 Wall · Single Door
2 × 4 Wall · Double Doors
2 × 6 Wall · Single Door
2 × 6 Wall · Double Doors
03 · Heavier doors
Premium Pocket Door Frame Kits
For heavier doors: up to 400 lb per door with standard rollers + EZ Closer, or up to 330 lb per door with soft operation. Current complete-kit combinations are shown below.
2 × 4 Wall · Single Door
2 × 4 Wall · Double Doors
2 × 6 Wall · Single Door
2 × 6 Wall · Double Doors
Check These Details Before Ordering
- Door: Confirm actual width, height, thickness and weight.
- Opening: Match the wall framing, single or double layout, and required rough opening.
- Soft operation: Confirm the minimum and maximum door weight for the specific kit. A door that is too light may not activate the mechanism.
- Double doors: Weight limits apply to each door.
Select the required size on the product page and review its kit contents and installation instructions.
Need Help Choosing?
Email your door measurements, door weight, wall thickness and single or double layout. Include photos if helpful.
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