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Pocket doors - to use architrave or not?

6 years ago

What are people's thoughts on architrave when it comes to pocket doors? the double pocket doors will be left open most of the time. We will have this type of glazed double pocket door from a kitchen-dining room into a living room (although our glass will be clear, not frosted). There will also be a single glazed (frosted) pocket door into a small study area off of the kitchen.

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