Pocket or Standard Door - Bathroom off Kitchen
12 years ago
My small bathroom - 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 plus vanity jog, is located just off my kitchen. We had a standard door which swung into the bathroom to the left, going just about 90 degrees before hitting the toilet. Directly across from the toilet is the Sink and Mirror to the right of the door opening.
This diagram shows the room I have available. Currently it is gutted and we were going to put a pocket door in to give me more room inside the bathroom. We were moving the doorway down a couple inches since we are replacing the toilet with an elongated one that is about 1 1/2" longer than old toilet.
My dilemma is the sight line from my kitchen into my bathroom. Before if the bathroom was left open, the door hid the toilet from view. Like this -
With the pocket door I think it will have to be kept mostly closed to get the same effect. And if someone goes in just to wash hands, the toilet will be in plain view. I don't know if this is a big deal or not, as it mostly just my husband and myself at home anymore and we entertain seldom and then it is usually family at the holidays.
I have added a copy of my proposed kitchen layout so you can see the bathroom doorway in relationship to the kitchen as a whole. The bathroom is at the bottom of the kitchen layout.
Do you think I should go ahead with the pocket door for the added room in the bathroom, or would a standard inswinging door be a better choice?
Any input you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
Pamla
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Comments (9)Geoffrey, Thanks again. The problem is that I can't build the pocket door assembly infront of the 2x4 because that is our hallway. I can only come into the bathroom space for the extra space. I could have an extra wall built for the shower, that bumps into the room at the shower area. I just got off the line with Johnson Hardware people. They stated that they recommend sheathing the pocket area, once constructed, with 3/4" ply. Then on top of that goes the cement board for the tile installation. I asked if the ply should be exterior grade, and the customer service rep. said they didn't think so, or it would have been specified that way by their people. I also indicated in our conversation that I would be using their framing kit that includes the steel clad split studs, and all the hanging hardware. I don't know if that made a difference in the recommendation of the plywood or not. What do you think of that plan? I had hoped to use the hardware from Hafele, but not the framing kit, that is way expensive. But I thought the Hafele might be a good system. I watched an independent Youtube video on Hafele pocket door and it was mentioned sometimes people use the Johnson combined with the floor channel kit from Hafele, to keep the door centered. I was about ready to throw in the towel and do a barn door in the hallway side of the room. I don't know, it might just be a lot easier and I still might do this....See MorePocket door pulls for bathroom suggestions, please!
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Comments (9)You have to spend money on the handle if you want something more than "a big box". I looked and looked. Now others may have differing experiences. I spent around $80 or 90 for my locking set. And I had to buy a pull separate because the set didn't come with a pull. Door pull is: SUG-YK-W100 Sugatsune Stainless Steel Recessed Door Edge Pull (Satin) Door latch is: cant find it oops sorry. I will post again when I find the brand that is shown in my pictures I have posted a link to the hardware hut where I bought the recessed pull. They have simple door insets for the flat side of the door for opening. Here is a link that might be useful: simple door handle...See MoreRelated Professionals
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