Closet and pocket doors need hardware just like other doors do, but it's a little different than standard door hardware. Standard doors swing out into a space. Sliding or pocket doors slide on a track horizontally, opening the full passageway when they are open. Modern sliding closet doors require specific tracks and hardware parts to ensure proper operation.

Sliding Doors vs. Pocket Doors

Because sliding closet and pantry doors don’t swing open into the room, they're ideal in rooms with smaller dimensions. They are also a fantastic way to divide rooms, because they can be opened to allow for clear passage when they aren’t in use. Both sliding and pocket doors slide horizontally along a track, making them ideal for ADA compliant designs. Once you’ve determined that sliding or pocket doors are ideal for your home, shop for the hardware and parts you need to install the pocket door properly.

Sliding Doors

Sliding doors are mounted on tracks, allowing them to open and close by sliding them horizontally along the length of a nearby wall. These can include sliding patio doors, sliding barn doors, and more. The sliding door itself is often decorative, acting as a focal point both when the door is open and closed.

Pocket Doors

Pocket doors slide on a track, just as sliding doors do. The main difference lies in the fact that pocket doors slide in between two pieces of wall, disappearing completely when they aren’t in use.

Types of Closet and Pocket Door Hardware

Closet and pocket door hardware comes in two general types: One for privacy and one for passage. First, consider which pocket door lock options make the best fit for the space. Then, add in a sliding closet door track and the remaining hardware needed to complete the installation.

Privacy Locks

Privacy hardware for closets allows you to latch and lock the door. Not all closets require this type of sliding door hardware. Privacy locks require you to install the handle, which is often recessed into the door, and a latch with a locking mechanism. You can get privacy locks for closet doors that require a traditional key or the type that only requires an emergency key. Magnetic latching keyed-entry handles provide an added measure of security, and many are even designed for commercial doors.

Passage Pocket Door Hardware

Passage locks for closets are best for spaces that don't need to lock. In most cases, passage hardware latches, but not always. Non-latching hardware is just there so you can grip something to open and close the door (and for aesthetics).

Dummy Locks

When there’s absolutely no need for locking or privacy, dummy locks are another option. This type of pocket door hardware doesn’t actually latch closed at all. Instead, they allow the door to slide open and slide closed, but there are no working mechanisms to latch the door shut.

Mortise Locks

When you’re looking for a little added strength and security, pocket door mortise locks are also available. Mortise locks feature components that are chiseled into the door and the door frame. The result is a flush lock that you can lock securely when necessary.

Pocket Door Pulls

Door pulls are finger holds that provide the grip needed to slide your pocket door open or closed. These door pulls come in two primary different styles, according to the needs of your door and your design preferences.

Flush Door Pulls: You can use flush pulls on any door that you want the handle to be flush with the door's face. The grip surface of flush door pulls is recessed into the door; it doesn't stick out at all, which means you can use them on pocket doors (which tuck away between the walls when you're not using them), cabinets and closets. If you're using a flush door pull on a pocket door, you'll also need to install an edge pull - that way, you can get the door back out of its pocket.
Edge Door Pulls: Edge pulls are only designed for pocket doors. Edge door pulls provide you with a finger grip that you can pull out to slide a door from its cozy nook between the walls. Some types of edge door pulls feature a ring, and others have a small, recessed area so you can flip up a small door lever to grasp the door.

Pocket Door Tracks and Slides

When you’re installing a sliding door, there are a number of pocket door parts you’ll need. One of the most essential of all pocket door parts are the closet and pocket door hardware tracks themselves. You’ll need a sliding door track for any sliding cabinet, sliding closet door, or sliding pocket door. These tracks arrive with the installation hardware needed to mount them in place.

There are several types of tracks, including steel double-tracks, trolley tracks, and aluminum tracks. The type of sliding closet door track you choose depends on how much space you have, where you want the weight of the door carried, and what type of door you're using. There are even three-door sliding door tracks for longer expanses of space.

Finding the Closet and Pocket Door Hardware You Need

Once you know what modern pocket door hardware parts you need for your sliding door, it’s time to choose the exact design styles you’ll feature on the sliding doors throughout your home. The pocket door parts and hardware you select act as the jewelry for the door itself, providing an opportunity to jazz up the look of the door with eye-catching style.

Pocket Door Hardware Styles

One of the easiest ways to refresh the style of your closet and pocket doors is to change out the door hardware. As you shop the vast array of options, keep in mind the overall design style of the room. Look for closet and pocket door hardware with design details that help to reinforce the style you’re trying to achieve. You may even want to coordinate the style of your door hardware to the style of your door knobs, door hinges, bathroom fixtures, or bedroom lighting solutions.

Shop by Finish

One of the keys to choosing closet and pocket door hardware for your home is to keep the finish consistent with the other interior door hardware selections and metallic elements showcased throughout the space. Nickel, brass, black, chrome, and bronze are among the most popular selections.

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