How To Repair Your Pocket Door

A step by step guide on how I repaired this pocket door that had come off one of its rollers. I hope this video empowers the handyman inside you to tackle the next DIY project on your list!

[@donparsons]

great video - have had a pocket door unusable for more than a year and finally focused on fixing it. I combined your instructions but didn't want to remove the door trim so followed the advice of a couple others here by loosening the track screws to let the door track sag down enough to be able to remove the first trolley and then was able to take the door out of the cavity. to get it back on, I took some wire and wrapped it around the bolt on the trolley and jacked the door up enough to be able to pull the wire with bolt onto the slot on top of the door and then lock it down with the plastic swing lock.

[@MallocArray]

Thank you! I was pretty discouraged when my pocket door feel off the back edge and wasn't sure how to even approach it. This was the first video I watched and it gave me the confidence to take the top casing off and I was able to repair it myself.

[@SpiritofaHandyman]

Yes! My favorite kind of feedback

[@g0g0Sutra]

This video gave me the motivation to tackle the pocket door in my basement that’s been of it’s track for the past year. It ended up being a different style and had to take a lot more trim off. I almost thought I’d have to open up the wall. I’m envious how easy you made it look, I have a lot of repairs to do now! Thanks for the great video!

[@archief1590]

The perfect tutorial, simple, You get to see the mistakes he makes, and it makes you realize how you will fix yours. I have a carbon copy problem and just updating my brain on the hardware and I was fortunate to see this video. Two thumbs up!

[@SpiritofaHandyman]

Thanks Archie! Glad this helped!

[@triffidgrower]

Thank you from the other side of the planet. I was able to get a good look at the workings before I 'go in'. Hearing the little man watching on in the background, reminds me of my grandson, who for an under three year old, has the most analytical, hands on approach that I have seen in a child. Hopefully I will live to 90 to see what becomes of him, 😀 Our young ones can learn much just from being around the workers. Great clip.

[@janetcooper4989]

Thank you so much for this video. My husband was going to cut a hole in the wall in order to fix it. What a relief when I found your video. The door works better than it did when it was first installed.

[@SpiritofaHandyman]

Glad to help!

[@JACLS]

excellent camera work and close ups which coincide with your explanations. Give your cameraperson a raise and kudos for innately understanding how close a true close up should be! I can confidently send this video to a non-handy homeowner to help them understand how to fix their three pocket doors. thank you

[@RelaxingCanadian]

Thank you for the video! I ended up loosening the rail from threw screws instead of removing the trim. That worked like a charm and made the job so much easier!!!!

[@yukig7000]

Thank you so much! My bedroom door feel off and I was totally lost. Was about to arrange maintenance then found your video. Really clear instructions! My door is now fixed. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@beckyw5257]

My pocket door is now fixed. Your video gave me the knowledge and confidence I needed to fix it myself. Thanks!

[@pamelabradford9496]

Finally! Thank you so much for this! I have 2 off track pocket doors in my bathroom where the rear wheels fell off and I’ve been stumped on repairs for a lot longer than I’m willing to admit! I now feel comfortable and knowledgable enough to take the both on tomorrow!

[@SpiritofaHandyman]

Yes!! Go get it and send a progress update afterwards!

[@FixChick]

Wow, someone that actually shows how the parts work and how too fix it. Instead of showing pictures of after the fact.. Been looking all day for a video without b.s. blah blah blah, stupid music unneccesary showmanshow. Thank you. You showed the actual work, the parts and did it. Thank you!!!

[@PacoOtis]

Thanks Dude! You are a patient man and were handed a tough situation. Well done, and we definitely owe you a beer!!

[@hill1178]

I used this video at the weekend to help me fix our pocket door. cheers for the help

[@rickbanack3487]

Great video, I couldn’t access my rollers due to the trim being in the way. This video showed how easy it was to remove trim & within 5 minutes my door was repaired and working properly!

[@mmvvdd]

Thanks! Super helpful to see how the hardware comes apart to know what to do. Much appreciated.

[@Red-primate]

Used this tutorial yesterday, door slightly different but followed along and it all worked out. Thanks

[@jon-williammurphy9780]

Swoop! This is excellent. I did not need to pull the trim off, as there is sufficient clearance to work on it in my case. Thanks for showing how the Pin-Cleat-locking plate mechanism works, thats the key. Once I had the door off the pin I could get needle nose pliers in there and tighten the pin back up. Then, the door’s cleat didn’t want to go back into the pin, it’s on a roller so it just rolled away. So I used a string around the pin to pull it back into the cleat. Kind of hard to work in that tight space but taking off trim is not my forte, so worth it for me. Thanks!

[@toddf2660]

Good tutorial - I had a different issue with my pocket door but your tutorial provided the correct approach. Thanks!

[@K-John]

This is exactly what's happened to my door. I really appreciate this video!

[@Kiaa5679]

Nice fix. Got to love KZbin. The ultimate repair resource!

[@SpiritofaHandyman]

Thanks Roger!

[@naveen874]

I watched this video after struggling with the door for one hour .. after that it took literally one minute! Thank you!

[@lanuch58]

Many thanks! Had a different roller system but your video got me to that back roller and the reseating of disconnected roller was a breeze. Thank God for people like you that take the time to demonstrate DIY repairs. Prior to watching your video I was thinking hmmmm....do I need to cut out the drywall to fix this? Thanks again!

[@kellimarone2734]

Ok so this just gave me the courage to try and fix my door! Thank you

[@theknifeshow5238]

Thank you just went through this and very informative. A handy man wanted 500$ to fix it. But I did it myself thanks to this perfect video.

[@giavanti0003]

Thanks my guy. This helps out a lot. I have 3 pocket doors to repair.

[@My3nMy4]

Friend, you just saved me hours of frustration. I've seen the pocket doors whose trolleys were just one-sided, like those on bypass closet doors, but mine were double-wheel with the keyhole screws and after watching your video, it's become quite clear. Thank you for posting!

[@SpiritofaHandyman]

Glad to be of help!

[@joseluismota3871]

Great video, I struggled for about 30min before checking for some insight in KZbin, and after seeing this video it took me only about 5min 😅

[@mcdonelectric]

The pocket door to our laundry room slipped off one roller 20 yrs ago. Found out the kids were racing down the hallway and would use the door for a stop. Told the wife when they grow up, I'd rehang it. Now the other roller has came off and I will have to finally fix it. Thanks for the helpful video.

[@bbs2183]

You gave me courage to do myself, thanks.

[@TheWallygatorca]

Thanks! Great fix! On my to do list. After watching this, I’m on it tomorrow.

[@distanceandmeaning89]

Thank you!! I thought I was going to have to cut a hole in my wall. LOL Pocket door fixed thanks to you!!

[@SpiritofaHandyman]

Way to go @Trisha!

[@qrtrhrskid]

Same. Really glad it was this easy. The hardest part in my fix was getting all the wood filler out of the screw heads so I could take down some trim.

[@bettylousimages]

Thank you so much for this! We just fixed ours ourselves, thanks to you!

[@famillebussieres-mainville4831]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Great jingle, Spirit of a Handyman!

[@vessel4thelordjesus]

The lock is the key. God bless you! It worked thanks.

[@JennyBarnesCaldwell]

I wish I had watched this first before I ruined my wall! Great video!

[@casperaudi7476]

I been dying to do this and it’s been off the track for a while because now it’s annoying the heck out of me Yes this will empower me to do it thank you.

[@ColtsHouse]

Started a handyman business.. this is my first watched video for my first job 🤘

[@SpiritofaHandyman]

Heck yes!! Way to go!

[@_-mysterious-_]

Awesome video, I followed the instructions was able to fix 2 loose screws in my pocket door. Thank you so much!!

[@ejcheck]

Thanks, this really helped. Had a freak occurrence today. A Closet installation company today put in a bolt that appears to have kicked the carrier release lever and allowed the carrier to disengage. Go figure, what are the odds of this, more likely the bolt would have just blocked the movement, to be corrected by a shorter bolt.

[@kennethmurphy4802]

I came up with a way that took about two minutes. After watching your video I realized I really don't want to take the trim and frame off, there has to be an easier way. I put the job on hold for a week then thought why can't I drill a small hole through the trim and frame just big enough to put a screwdriver through. The screwdriver would then hold the roller in place while I slide the door onto it. It worked perfect and I was a bit surprised! Now all I have to do is fill the small hole that I drilled. I should have taken a video of it.

[@andypollina7890]

Thanks for your tip. I'm glad I saw it before taking the frame apart. I drilled a hole in the molding, stuck a small screwdriver to hold the roller and was able to lift door back on track. Saved me a ton of time, and aggravation. Thanks!!!

[@ajduker]

My girlfriend and I just did it with a piece of twine to hold the roller in place, and then a skewer to flip the latch. Thanks for the view of the pieces, wouldn't have been able to work blind without it! (we didn't remove any trim)

[@SpiritofaHandyman]

Well done!

[@ajduker]

@@SpiritofaHandyman couldn't have done it without your guidance! Keep it up sir. Well done.

[@puckwrx1]

Good deal man, thanks for the comprehensive video instruction! Helped me confirm what I needed to do to get ‘er done!

[@richardmontano2701]

This is exactly what happened to mine. Thanks. Took 10 minutes to fix.

[@Richard47able]

Thank you for the video, it did show me how the male connection went into the female slot on the roller mounting bracket. I did not remove the molding I found that a hacksaw blade was thin enough to hold the stud in place while you pushed up the door into the slot, then locked into place with the nylon locking mechanism. Saved a whole lot of time.

[@cd-ux9ot]

I didn't take apart the frame either. I lined up the screw with the hole and screwed it in. There wasn't enough room for my fingers but the nut had groves in it that I could twist with my 5 in 1 tool.

[@Mid-American]

Good job, Dad. Sometimes it's just the little lock arm that works loose and you can snap it back in place with a small flat blade screw driver. Happened to me today.

[@winna101ify]

Thanks for a great instructional video. I have a pocket door needing some adjustment, now I think i can do it.

[@MariaLopez-nk6cx]

Thank you! you are so likeable straight and to the point!...I hardly subscribe but it did!...much appreciated

[@MozammelShishir]

It’s really helpful video. Thanks a lot

[@shawsseven]

This just happened to me. I watched your video, popped over to Home Depot and had the door fixed within an hour. Thanks for making the video!

[@LukasBradley]

Thanks so much. This got me 90% of the way there!

[@awesam]

Wow! What a great video. I was looking for a solution. I like your attitude... "just take a stab at it!!!"

[@SpiritofaHandyman]

Thanks @awesam! Were you able to solve your problem?

[@awesam]

Yes, I was. I was fortunate that it was the front roller that had come off. So I didn’t have to remove the whole door. My biggest problem was finding the roller to replace the old one. But we got it done. Thanks!!

[@SpiritofaHandyman]

@@awesam Way to go!

[@tardiscommand1812]

Love the opening!

[@sunnyheart4749]

I was going to fix my sliding door but no idea how do take the door off. Thanks so much!

[@michaeljkurland]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@ralphyboy3856]

The Daddy handyMandy strikes again💪💪💪 now ima try this on my sister in laws door Yeahh it came off like your door did😂😂

[@daddyfixit5188]

Great vid thanks. I think the nut should have been a locking nut which locked against wheel plate where you glued. I have a customer who has same problem and gonna fix it now. I owe you a beer 😁👍👍👍👍

[@joaquincarranza7569]

Excellent work 😮

[@fatman2407]

Dude thank you i used your video and a camera and was able to fix the door. I knew what i ahd to do but now with some assistance from your vid that helped me alot. Too bad my plastic thingy broke off while repairing the door.

[@SpiritofaHandyman]

Woot woot!

[@rogercraven2667]

Thank you. I will repair mine right after breakfast in the morning. Stay tuned for an update.

[@zaurike]

Great video! Keep up the good work.

[@chriscorde6065]

Thank you, really helpful

[@IsaacJohnsonCompaniesLLC-vl3qt]

Thanks for the video.

[@harryobrien4779]

Thanks for that i fixed mine today and it work perfectly so thanks you

[@CharlieVN]

FYI, depending on door design, I was using the Masonite from home depot, it fell off the track. I loosened half the track, but loctite on the bolt, and was able to put the bolt back, slide in the door after wedging the screw, then pop the screw guide back on. Reinstall the track. No trim harmed!

[@Cjackson6672]

Thank you for being one of the very few that show us that we don't have to pull out an entire wall just to fix this😂

[@AlexCruz-bz9yj]

Well done. This video was very helpful.

[@SpiritofaHandyman]

Glad it helped you!

[@robinhorst9805]

Thanks for this video. It encouraged me to do the same and it worked out! :)

[@Moluccan56]

I like it! Must get to work!

[@PierreMichael2020]

Thank you, this video is very helpful, i have the same problem, but mine is in an enclosed rail... not sure how to access those bolt that you were showing. I will open the top as you did and see... will write an update later... thanks again.

[@SpiritofaHandyman]

Keep us posted!

[@ifeartheghost]

This video empowered me to fix my pocket door, too!

[@SpiritofaHandyman]

Marcus Lincoln that's AWESOME! You make these videos totally worthwhile

[@nathanjohnson6815]

Attach the split jamb with screws, that way you can just unscrew that one piece of split jamb to access the hangers. You don’t have to take off all the casing if you do that. You can always spackle the screw heads to hide them. Also, I would suggest just adjusting the door up a little more to ensure that enough of the screw threads are in the lock nut in the hanger so it won’t come unscrewed again.

[@mutntninjanerdle]

Thank you, all I needed was to know how that front roller worked and I had it fixed in less then 2 min.

[@joshlussiana9679]

My front roller just came off too. Were you able to fix it without taking off the trim? I looked at it and there’s just so little room to work

[@samlee3332]

Thanks man!! Great video!!

[@MallocArray]

Well, this looks to be on my to-do list

[@remander3873]

I'm thinking this is the same issue with my son's pocket door to his bathroom. I'm going to investigate and hopefully use this technique. Thanks!

[@chayes826]

You are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!! IM DREADING FIXING OUR STUPID POCKET DOOR! COME HELP!!

[@dianebies5670]

Great video. You made this job quite simple and wonderfully successful.

[@pRiSmt3d]

thank you for the video!

[@TheLookingOne]

Thank you for showing how to do it. Can a second nut be added to the screw that holds the door attachment to the roller body? A lower nut can tighten the screw to the door attachment. An upper nut can tighten the screw to the roller body and prevent the screw from coming loose (with some loctite).

[@SpiritofaHandyman]

Two nuts are always better than one if your thread count will allow it

[@tedd7028]

Might I suggest threadlock instead of wood glue

[@brucewilliamsstudio4932]

Works much better if you get the right kind of threadlock...... Loctite is very good, used it for the past 20 years.

[@TheCMLion]

When I was a kid, my parents had a pocket door for their bathroom. The door came off it's rails, so my dad's solution was to push it all the way in and seal it off! He then hung two closet shutter doors. If only we had KZbin back in the 70's!

[@bertroost1675]

He did the right thing. Pocket doors are stupid. They rarely get used in a bathroom, unless it is the main entrance (usually they are just a separation between the toilet area and the sink/bath area) they are just like the double sinks people used to put in. How many times do couples actually use both sinks at the same time? This stuff just isn't used.

[@kangaroozach]

Thanks! I think I have exact same issue. Will give this a shot.

[@benignoandradejkmkkmmklola7056]

Good , you did perfect.

[@SusanLeger]

Thank you. Gotta do this.

[@SeoulLifts]

Hehehe.... "I'm going to be releasing the caulk".... Got my script for the wife for tonight

[@SeoulLifts]

... and then the whole "finishing up that seam" part. But seriously, very helpful video, thanks!

[@1cherieka]

But how did you removed the attached weel???

[@orlandoflorez205]

Thank you for the info

[@jamaladams1121]

Thanks for sharing!

[@gtsecc1]

Thank you.

[@dunnleaddress]

great video, thank you!

[@darrylsjodin3962]

FYI, a curved carpet knife works great for cutting the caulk line clear through😊

[@louis84100]

it's 1am I'm deep cleaning my bathroom and the pocket door came off the track. I should have just went to bed 😂

[@mikemilam525]

That nut on the screw is supposed to go up against the roller and lock the screw in place. That way it can't get out of adjustment.

[@mikejrexec]

Good job

[@mikehitsiniwanhaud8000]

Looks good, only my door is over 50 year old and not the same hardware, no plastic rollers all metal and all attached

[@jpindsm]

Thank you - totally helped me re-hang ours!!

[@robertb3214]

Thanks.

[@englishfordummies1873]

Where can I find these replacement rollers?

[@jameyteasley3555]

Thanks wasn't sure how to fix this type of door going into our bathroom.