How do soft close pocket doors work?

And when the door is pulled closed, and is 2 inches from the strike jamb, the soft-close mechanism automatically engages and the door glides to a stop. The soft-open/soft-close mechanism works quietly and smoothly, prevents pinched fingers, and eliminates slamming and bouncing that are common with most sliding doors.

Are there special doors for pocket doors?

As long as the measurement is correct for the pocket opening, the door is the right thickness, and the door hasn’t been pre-drilled for a standard door lockset or hinges, you can use any kind of door for a pocket door.

What is a pocket door system?

Pocket Doors. Similar to a flipper door, a pocket door uses a ball bearing or track system to slide doors out of view. The difference is that pocket doors open outward, like a traditional door, but then retract into the cabinet space.

What is a soft close door?

A soft closing door mechanism, or door check, is used to prevent doors or drawers from slamming when they’re closed. For larger doors, the device normally consists of a roller at the end of a spring loaded short arm which is attached to the door, and a coupling link which is attached to the door frame.

What is soft-close sliding door hardware?

An optional Soft Close device is designed for popular Pemko sliding door hardware. It brings sliding doors to a smooth and controlled stop, preventing the door from bouncing or slamming shut. This eliminates pinch points, reduces noise, and extends the lifespan of doors and hardware. The Soft Close device is an easy to install option and

What are pocket sliding doors?

Traditionally, sliding pocket doors were used in small spaces because they slide into an existing wall and they take up less floor space than a traditional swing door. Today, pocket doors are considered a design feature that elegantly opens up a space or lets light flow from one room to another.