What Door Size Do I Need?
How to Measure - Current Door Installed
If you currently have a door installed and are looking to replace it with a new PINKYS door, you will first need to obtain both the width and height measurements, as described below.
Width: Measure from the inside of the left door jamb to the inside of the right door jamb, omitting the projected door stops on both sides. Add 2" to this number to get the width of your new PINKYS door.
EX: 94" (width measurement) + 2" = 96" PINKYS door width
Height: Measure from the floor to the bottom of the top of the frame, omitting the projected door stop on the frame itself. Add 1" to this number to get the height of your new PINKYS door.
EX: 95" (height measurement) + 1" = 96" PINKYS door height
How to Measure - Visible Studs / Rough Opening
If you are working with a new construction, or have your wall opened up to the studs, then you will be able to measure for the rough opening itself. Rough opening measurements can be obtained as described below.
Width: Measure from the inside of the left stud to the inside of the right stud. Subtract 1" from this number to get the width of your new PINKYS door.
EX: 97" (width measurement) - 1" = 96" PINKYS door width
Height: Measure from the floor to the bottom of the header stud. Subtract 1" from this number to get the height of your new PINKYS door.
EX: 97" (height measurement) - 1" = 96" PINKYS door height
You could also input these rough opening measurements into our What Size is Right for Me? calculator located in PINKYS Information Center
What does Net Size Mean?
When ordering a new PINKYS door, it important to note that all of our interior top track sliding doors are pre-hung, meaning they include the door panels, frame, as well as tracks required for the door to operate.
In terms of our interior top track pocket sliders, the net size is the overall size of the sliding unit, including it's pre-hung frame, but excluding the dimensions of the pocket cavity that gets inset into the wall itself.
What is Jamb Size?
Jamb size refers to the depth of the door's jamb and frame, which correlates directly with the depth of the wall in which your door will be installed.
The jamb size of our interior top track pocket slider will be the depth of the top sliding track itself. This measurement will also be the depth of the cavity space required within your wall to house the sliding door panel, along with it's included pocket inserts.
Jamb Size | Cavity Depth
The necessary cavity depth, which is the jamb size of the interior top track pocket slider, is going to come standard at 3.7"
You will want to make sure you have this 3.7" of space within your finished walls, at minimum, to ensure that your pocket door will smoothly slide in and out of your wall cavity.
Cavity Width
The necessary cavity width is going to be determined by the width of the door panel that will be pocketing into the wall. A simple equation to calculate your approximate cavity depth can be found below.
Approximate Cavity Width Calculation
Take the net width of your slider, then divide that width by the number of panels your slider contains. Add 2" to get your approximate cavity depth requirement.
Example: 42" wide slider | 1 Panels
(42" / 1) + 2" = 44" Cavity Width
FAQs
Will PINKYS come and measure for my door size?
Unfortunately, we do not do home visits. However, we do have the information needed for you or a contractor to make the correct measurements needed. Please refer to the "How to Measure" video or directions located in the "Size" section of this informational pop-up.
This informational video and directions provide you with two ways to measure for your door size needed, depending on if you have a current door installed, or if you have your wall opened up with visible studs.
If you have your rough opening dimensions, you could also utilize our What Size is Right for Me? calculator located in PINKYS Information Center.
Is the displayed size the size of the doors themselves, or is the frame included in the sizing?
When ordering a new PINKYS interior top track pocket slider, it important to note that it will come with the necessary track and rolling hardware. The sizing displayed are the dimensions of the top track slider door(s) themselves, excluding the pocket cavity width.
Please refer to the "How To Measure" section of this information pop-up for a more detailed guide.
Do you provide installation guides for your doors?
Yes! We have video guides explaining each and every step of the process, as well as a full installation guide. The videos and link will be provided to you with your door via easy to scan QR codes on our packaging, as well as through email correspondence post purchase.
Do interior top track pocket sliders lock?
No, our interior top track pocket sliders do not have a locking mechanism.
Do your interior top track pocket sliders come with the hardware?
Yes, our interior top track pocket sliders come with all necessary hardware required for installation, except for fastening bolts, which will need to be provided by your installer. This hardware will include top track, the jamb, the rolling wheels, the necessary pocket cavity inserts, the bottom guide pin, and the door panels themselves.