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When open, it is not there.
Pocket doors · Inspiration
Space to move. Your specification.Pocket doors
A classic opening
Made for your room
Explore pocket steel doors across different interiors, finishes and glazing choices.
Every door is specified for its opening. Glazing, hardware and any fire-rated or thermal specification are confirmed for your project.
How it’s built
The door leaf slides into a cavity built into the wall. When fully open, the door is invisible. A steel frame surrounds the opening. The pocket is formed during construction or renovation.
Where it works best
Hallways, bathrooms, kitchens and any space where a swinging door would interrupt the room. Best planned at the build stage, but retrofittable into a stud wall.
How to order it right
Confirm opening width and wall thickness. The pocket cavity needs to be at least as wide as the door leaf. Specify glass, finish and flush pull hardware. Lead time 8 to 10 weeks.
From a recent project
“The pocket door made the bathroom feel twice the size. No door swinging into the room.”Architect, Bristol
The details, answered
Your questions
Clear answers
Can a pocket door be retrofitted into an existing wall?
Yes, into a stud wall. The contractor removes the plasterboard, installs the pocket frame and track within the existing stud depth, and re-plasters. A solid masonry wall is more complex and may need a structural assessment. We advise based on your specific construction.
What wall thickness is required?
The pocket cavity needs to be at least the width of the door leaf plus the frame, typically requiring a wall depth of 120mm to 150mm. We confirm this against your wall build-up before fabrication starts.
What handle works on a pocket door?
A flush pull. This is a recessed fitting that sits flat with the door face and gives enough purchase to slide the door without protruding into the room. We specify flush pulls as standard and offer several finishes to match the door.
Can a pocket door be glazed?
Yes. Full-light and half-light configurations are both available and particularly popular on bathroom pocket doors, where borrowing light between rooms matters but privacy is still needed.
Is a pocket door suitable for a bathroom?
Yes, it is one of the most common applications. The flush pull should be specified in a corrosion-resistant finish. If there is a lock requirement, we can incorporate a slim bolt into the door edge.
Can a pocket door be fire-rated?
FD30 pocket fire doors are available. The fire rating affects the frame, seals and hardware specification. Confirm the requirement at the time of order so we can design the pocket accordingly.
Is a floor channel needed?
No. Our pocket doors are top-hung. The floor beneath the door and into the pocket is completely clear, which also makes them easier for the builder to install and finish.
How long does manufacture take?
8 to 10 weeks from drawing sign-off. We recommend confirming the pocket opening dimensions with the builder before fabrication begins.
Do you install the pocket door, or do we need a builder?
We supply the door frame and leaf. The builder installs the pocket frame into the wall during the construction or renovation phase. We co-ordinate the dimensions and recommend the pocket build specification, and we can install the door leaf and frame once the pocket is ready.
What warranty do you offer?
Ten years on frames and glazing, five years on hardware. The track and pocket mechanism carry a five-year warranty subject to normal maintenance.
Start your project
Tell us about your wall
construction and opening
We will advise on the right pocket configuration.
