Pocket Door Plywood
Pocket Door Plywood | The plywood panels you see fit in between the steel-wrapped pocket door studs allowing you to hang heavy objects at the pocket. WATCH VIDEO BELOW (C) Copyright 2019 Tim Carter
Pocket Door Plywood - Use the Clip Set to Install
You can strengthen pocket door frames by installing 3/4-inch plywood in between the steel-wrapped studs. It takes just minutes to install the ingenious clips.
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Watch me install the LE Johnson plywood clips:
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I notice that the brackets mount with a tab on the door side of the studs. Did you ask johnson if they had any complaints of the brackets scratching the door? It would be a hard fix to get the bracket out of the door space after topping out.
The brackets are super thin. Perhaps 1/64th inch. Do the math: steel-wrapped studs = 3/4 inch each. Overall wall width = 3.5 inches. Door thickness = 1 3/8 inch. See how much room is left over??? It pays off in spades to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to these situations, wouldn't you agree?
I put in a LE Johnson pocket door many years ago and I wish they had the clips then. I lived in the house for many years after I installed the door and never had a problem with it. I only use their hardware for any sliding doors I install.
Great video Tim. Thanks for bringing these clips to our attention. I have installed Johnson Hardware pocket doors based on your recommendation and loved them. I am planning to use a pocket door in an upcoming bathroom remodel. Do you feel the plywood and clip combo will make the wall sturdy enough to hold large format porcelain tile?
Yes, the plywood and clip combo will support the porcelain tile. It's imperative that you space the screws holding the drywall at no less than 9 inch centers. Think about the chain of adhesion! What is the WEAKEST link in the adhesive chain in your situation?