Whenever Mr. Spock left
the bridge of the Starship
Enterprise, the
pocket door hissed open automatically
and disappeared into the wall.
You probably won't be asked to
install this kind of high-tech hardware
anytime soon, but there are a
few tricks to hanging plain old
hand-operated pocket doors that
will keep your installations efficient
and trouble-free.
Why Use a Pocket Door?
Pocket doors save floor space
because the wall area to one side of
the opening doesn't need to be kept
clear to make room for the swing of
the door. This makes them useful in
entries, laundries, or other rooms
where the door remains open most
of the time. They are also a practical
solution for tight spaces, like the