Hi,
Would you know where my best odds would be of purchasing a hardware trip
kit that has been discontinued by Stanely/National? I already have this
installed and the hardware/bearings/wheels broke.
The part is N190-801 -- the link is
http://www.natman.com/prodinfo_itemdetail.asp?cat=10&sub=44&prod=305&catalo
g=1782&item=7002
Thank you!
John
Pocket Door Hardware Manufacturers
Summary:
Pocket door hardware is manufactured by five major
companies. If you're thinking about installing pocket doors, here is a list of
questions and requirements to ask about pocket doors.
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Pocket Door Hardware Manufacturers
There are five players that I know of in the pocket door hardware business. That is what it really is after all - the hardware. You can use just about any door in a pocket door system. It is the frame, track and suspension that really matters in a pocket door - not the door itself.
I have personally installed many pocket doors. Early in my career, I used the inferior frames that had no steel supports or strengthening ribs in the frame. The result was a disaster. As the frame warped, the door rubbed as it went in and out of the pocket. I finally began to use the frame and hardware made by the L.E. Johnson Company. Once I switched to this system, I never had another problem.
When you begin to shop for a pocket door frame and hardware set here are the things you should look for. The more of these features you get with your system, the better it will perform.
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Look for a removable and a jump proof track. This is
standard on many models.
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Make sure the frame will support a 125 lb. minimum door.
Can the door frame support a heavier door?
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Are the frame uprights encased in steel? Are these rust
protected?
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Are the wheels one inch nylon?
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Can you adjust the door without removing the casing?
- Are the hangers three wheeled and self leveling ?
What? Too many things to ask? I will make it easy for you. It just so happens that the L.E. Johnson Company has all of the above features. Lawrence Hardware happens to come in #2. If I were you, I would simply contact all of the manufacturers below and see how they handle your request for information. Perhaps that will help you in making your decision.
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Stanley Hardware
800-622-4393
480 Myrtle Street
New Britain, Connecticut 06053
www.stanleyhardware.com
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John Sterling Corporation
800-367-5726
11600 Sterling Parkway
Richmond, Illinois 60071
www.johnsterling.com
Other pocket door hardware manufacturers:
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Craftsmen in Wood Mfg.
www.craftsmeninwood.com
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Prime-Line Products Co.
www.prime-line-products.com
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John Hartnett 30 Nov 2007, 15:35
Bert Wyman, Honey Do llc 17 Dec 2007, 10:11
In response to John Hartnett's letter asking where to find and purchase
Pocket Door Trim Kit #N190-801 from National/Stanley, the answer from the
manufacturer is you can't!!
Repeated efforts via the phone and internet directly to both National and Stanley's customer service and marketing yielded NOTHING. Apparently, National/Stanley is perfectly content to no longer support this existing product line currently in use in so many homes and businesses. Because of this, I advise my customers to stay away from these manufactures and use the reputable manufactures that Tim Carter listed above. That way you won't have to tear apart your trim and walls to replace this hardware when it breaks or becomes obsolete (or unsupported by the manufacturer in the case of National/Stanley).
Justin Light 11 Jan 2008, 22:55
I just found the trim hardware at www.fingerlelumber.com, part # 882PRT.
They listed for $11.39 a kit. I just placed an order, hopefully they are
not out of stock.
Steve 11 Mar 2008, 17:33
I'm looking to install a pocket door as entry way from garage to mud room
and would like to eliminate as much draft as would be possible.
Are there any examples of (new construction) a doorway where teh base is a inch or so below the floor. I'm working with concrete slab so I have good control over the exact placement of the panel and can be assured that there won't be any shifting. I can imagine this would complicate the encased portion of the frame but making this sort of thing work would be worth the extra hoops that might be required. thx --steve...
AsktheBuilder 14 Mar 2008, 08:01
Steve,
If you want to see this, go to a large retailer that has sliding doors. Study how they are weatherstripped.
Adam 07 Apr 2008, 14:35
I'm also looking for National part #N190-801.
I couldn't find it at that website. John, did you have any luck when you ordered it? Anyone have any suggestions?
Lyn 08 Jun 2008, 12:02
I have an interior pocket door that is between a hallway and my mud room.
In winter it blasts cold air from the pocket, and in the summer, the whole
area is hot. There is a crawl space above the mud room. Is there some way
to insulate the door and still be able to open and close it? When it gets
really bad, the only solution I have found is to tape it off. Any
suggestions, or a website where I can buy the proper supplies?
Judith 22 Jun 2008, 22:26
Hi..
We would like to know where we can find a double pocket door track for 2 hollow core doors.The 2 doors would be beside each other in the wall. One door would be pulled to the left to cover a kitchen entrance and the other door would pull to the right to cover a stair entrance.I would like to be able to easily remove the doors for painting. Do you know where I can buy track like this? Thanks... Judith
Mehul Patel 13 Jul 2008, 17:29
Need help.
Few months ago, I bought a pocket door frame and hardware set from homedepot manufactured by Everbilt. There were some parts missing in the box and unfortunately, I have lost my reciept. I was wondering if anybody knows any way to contact the manufacturer (website, phone anything). I have searched the web but cannot find any info. Thanks in advance for your cooperation. Mehul
lisa 28 Jul 2008, 16:11
i have 2 pocket doors in my bedroom. they have a 4 wheel roller with a
hook. yesterday my grandson knocked it off the track. but the roller came
off the end in the wall. i got the roller out but its impossible to get it
back on. i need help!
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