Pocket Door Kits

At P C Henderson, our range of pocket door kits are a great way to save space, increase accessibility and introduce flexible living options to the home. When open, pocket doors slide along the track and into an adjacent cavity wall - saving valuable floor space that would typically be required when installing a traditional swing door. As such, pocket doors are a great addition to areas with limited space including bedrooms, bathrooms, ensuites, offices and utility rooms. 

Pocket Door 

Our popular standard Pocket Door kit offers a cost effective solution for lightweight doors up to 60kg. The system has been designed with easy installation and smooth operation as a priority. To enhance the system even further, why not upgrade to our dual soft close?

Pocket Door Pro

For a more professional system, Pocket Door Pro caters for wooden doors weighing up to 120kg each. Loved by trade professionals, the system features a high quality aluminium cavity frame and has been designed for easy maintenance after installation. 

Fire Rated Pocket Doors

Our fire rated pocket door kit offers a sliding door solution with both soft closing and seld closing options which have been certified to FD30 standards to ffer 30 minutes of fire protection. 

Automated Pocket Doors

Our Evolve Pocket Door Pro offers an automated pocket door kit for single and biparting doors. The system can be operated by motion sensor, push of a button or remote control to offer easy access to home and commercial applications.


Pocket Door Accessories

Learn more about our popular pocket door accessories - designed the enhance the operation and aesthetic of the sytem. 

Soft Close

Our Pocket Door systems have been designed with the option of an included dual soft close to enhance the user experience by gently catching the door and bringing it into the open AND closed position - preventing slamming.

Jamb Kits

Our timber liner kits has been designed to fit the profile of our pocket door frame exactly, providing a flush surface for the addition of architraves and creating a professional finish.

Self Close Kits

Our timber liner kits has been designed to fit the profile of our pocket door frame exactly, providing a flush surface for the addition of architraves and creating a professional finish.

Simultaneous Action Kits

For bi-parting applications, our simultaneous kits allow for the synchronized movement of doors, maximising the opening width and allowing for easy access between rooms.

Pocket Door Handles

Shop our range of sliding door and pocket door handles, designed to be routed into the surface of the door for a flush finish.

Pocket Door Locks

For bathrooms or applications requiring privacy, view our range of sliding door locks.


Which Pocket Door Kit Do I Need?

Unsure which pocket door kit you need? Take a look at our specification guide below.

  Pocket Door Pocket Door Pro Pocket Door Pro Fire Rated Evolve Pocket Door Pro
Max. Door Size 2315mm x 930mm 2315mm x 930mm 2315mm x 930mm 2315mm x 930mm
Max. Door Weight 60kg 120kg 120kg 80kg
Soft Close Yes Yes Yes No
Jamb Kit Yes Yes Yes Yes
Self Close No Yes Yes Yes
Other Features   - FD30 Fire Rating Automated

Why P C Henderson?

Made in Britain

As proud members of Made in Britain, we manufacture all of our pocket door kits at our factory in County Durham using the latest processes and technology.

10 Year Manufacturer Warranty

For ultimate peace of mind, our pocket door kits are tested to BS EN 1627 in excess of 100,000 cycles. This is the equivelent to opening and closing the door 5 times a day for 55 years

Technical Expertise

At P C Henderson, we have an extremely knowledgable team who are always on hand to assist with specification advise and quotations for even the most ambitious of projects.

100 Years

Established in 1921, P C Henderson have over 100 years experience in the design and manufacture of sliding and folding door hardware solutions.


Pocket Door Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is a pocket door?

    A pocket door is a type of sliding door that disappears into a cavity wall when fully opened. Unlike traditional swing doors, pocket doors slide within the opening to save valuable floor space - making them a space-saving option for rooms where space is limited, like small bathrooms, closets, or tight hallways.
  • What is a pocket door jamb kit?

    A pocket door jamb kit, also known as a liner kit, is a set of timber components designed to frame and finish the doorway of a pocket door. A jamb kit typically includes timber header and uprights, as well as brush strips and acoustic seals.
  • Can your pocket door kits be cut to suit my door size?

    Yes. Whilst our pocket door kits cater for most standard door sizes, all kits can be cut to suit non standard door sizes. Full instructions on how to do this can be found in our fitting instructions.
  • Do you offer a pocket door kit for double doors?

    For double pocket door applications, two pocket door kits should be purchased. During installation, butt both timber headers together and soffit fix this to the lintel. 
  • What is a flush pull?

    A flush pull is a handle that is recessed into the surface of a door - creating a flush appearance. As a result, flush pulls are perfectly suited to sliding door and pocket door applications. 
  • How thick does my wall have to be to house a pocket door?

    Our Pocket Door Pro system requires a minimum finished wall thickness of 120mm or 125mm, meanwhile our standard Pocket Door kit requires a finished wall thickness of 120mm.

  • Are your pocket door systems easy to install?

    Yes! Our pocket door systems have been designed with the installer in mind to make installation as easy as possible. 
    Our standard Pocket Door comes complete with a wrap around floor guide to remove the need for routing, as well as a pre-assembly header and track mechanism. For installation guidance, we also have a helpful installation video
    Our Pocket Door Pro has been designed with an aluminium frame and push together parts for rapid installation. The liner kit has also been designed to fit the profile of the pocket door frame exactly.