FAQ - Rocket Pocket
What is a pocket door kit?
A pocket door kit allows a door to slide into a space inside the wall, as opposed to a hinged door which opens into a room. The Rocket Pocket door kit includes steel sections which creates the pocket and takes the place of the wall. This then is covered by plasterboard on each side.
The track that comes with the kit allows your door to be top hung leaving the floor free of obstructions.
Does the Rocket Pocket kit come with a door?No, but you will be able to use any UK standard door, sizes specified on our
Buy Online page. This allows you to choose your own door and door handles to match the other doors and door handles in your house.
Do you offer a double kit?Yes, we do, you just purchase 2 single kits. Joining brackets are included in each single kit to make the two kits a double. This can paired with a
double jamb kit.
What is the maximum weight and thickness of door the Rocket Pocket Kit can be used with?
The Rocket Pocket kit can be used with a door with a maximum weight of 60 Kg and can be 35-44mm thick.
Do you supply a jamb liner kit?Yes, we can offer timber jamb liners kits to finish off your opening of your pocket door kit. The liner finsihes off the gap between the metal frame and door, available in
single and
double configurations for four different wall thicknesses.
What stud work do the kits work with? The Rocket Pocket is supplied in three different frame sizes - 70, 75, and 90mm - further details can found
here.
Does the kit come with some sort of door damper or soft close mechanism to stop the door slamming into the door post?
All Rocket Pocket kits feature a robust spring-steel door brake that cushions the door as it closes, eliminating unwanted slamming. For ultra-smooth operation, consider adding the optional Pocket
Soft Close upgrade.
Is the Rocket Pocket kit suitable for external doors?
No, the Rocket Pocket kit is suitable for internal doors.
I've lost my installation instructions, can I download them?Yes, installation instructions and installationYoutube videos can be found
here
Do you offer a fire rated option?Yes, we can offer a fire rated option, details of FD30 kit can be found
here
What is the guarantee for the sliding door kit?
We are so confident in our product, we offer a lifetime warranty on the frame and rollers.