Recommend a sliding pocket door system

[Mr_T25]

Can someone recommend a pocket door system that they have actually used? Is there much difference between the different ones on the market?

If the plasterboard wall the pocket door is going into, separates a kitchen and a utility room, should I be concerned about the kitchen cupboards etc being hung on that wall and any mechanical issues that might arise in the future? I guess what I am asking is whether the pocket door wall should not have any weight loading screwed into that area where the pocket door slides into.

And finally, if I went for a regular door, is it possible to get a hinge that will allow the door to open almost 180 degrees so that it stays open flat against the wall (165 degrees maybe)?

Thx.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Ask in the woodwork section.

 

[oldbutnotdead]

No idea with your pocket door. Opening door to 180 degrees- Parliament hinges are what you want

 

[unclebob1]

I'm in the process of getting a Portman FD30 fire rated pocket door installed - though i've placed it next to an existing brick wall. So far seems to be going well...Using it to seperate out between living/dinning/kitchen and hallway/staircase etc.