Flush Pulls for Sliding and Pocket Doors

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A flush pull sits recessed into the door so nothing sticks out to catch on, which is exactly what a sliding or pocket door needs. The whole point is that the door can pass into a wall pocket or slide by another panel without a knob getting in the way. Depth and cutout size are what you actually have to match.

Rectangular and round pulls both work; the choice is mostly about the look and the router bit you have. What matters is that the mortise depth suits your door thickness so the pull sits flush and the door still clears.

Emtek Flush Pull Square Brass, 2-1/2" X 2-1/2", Fits Standard 2-1/8" Door Prep, Satin Nickel

Emtek Flush Pull Square Brass, 2-1/2" X 2-1/2", Fits Standard 2-1/8" Door Prep, Satin Nickel

From Emtek, this is a flush pull finished in satin nickel.

The listed size is 2-1/2". Match it to the door or opening it serves and confirm the mounting suits your surface.

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Emtek Flush Pull Square Brass, 2-1/2" X 2-1/2", Fits Standard 2-1/8" Door Prep, Flat, Matte Black

Emtek Flush Pull Square Brass, 2-1/2" X 2-1/2", Fits Standard 2-1/8" Door Prep, Flat, Matte Black

Emtek offers this as a flush pull, finished in matte black.

The listed size is 2-1/2". It does one job well; the main thing is sizing it to your opening.

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Emtek Flush Pull Modern Rectangular, 1-3/4" Width X 4" Length, Flat, Matte Black

Emtek Flush Pull Modern Rectangular, 1-3/4" Width X 4" Length, Flat, Matte Black

The Emtek entry here is a flush pull finished in matte black.

It measures 1-3/4" in the dimension the feed calls out. Check the mounting and dimensions against what you have before ordering.

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Emtek Flush Pull Modern Rectangular, 1-3/4" Width X 4" Length, Satin Nickel

Emtek Flush Pull Modern Rectangular, 1-3/4" Width X 4" Length, Satin Nickel

From Emtek, this is a flush pull wearing a satin nickel finish.

It measures 1-3/4" in the dimension the feed calls out. It does one job well; the main thing is sizing it to your opening.

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Cal-Royal Drive In Finger Pull Without Nails, 2-1/8" Diameter, Bright Polished Brass

Cal-Royal Drive In Finger Pull Without Nails, 2-1/8" Diameter, Bright Polished Brass

Cal-Royal offers this as a flush pull, finished in bright polished brass.

It measures 2-1/8" in the dimension the feed calls out. Match it to the door or opening it serves and confirm the mounting suits your surface.

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Cal-Royal Drive In Finger Pull Without Nails, 2-1/8" Diameter, Antique, Satin Brass Blackened

Cal-Royal Drive In Finger Pull Without Nails, 2-1/8" Diameter, Antique, Satin Brass Blackened

The Cal-Royal entry here is a flush pull finished in satin brass blackened.

It measures 2-1/8" in the dimension the feed calls out. Check the mounting and dimensions against what you have before ordering.

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Choosing well

Match the cutout and depth to your door, pick a finish that ties into the rest of the room, and you get a pull that disappears until you need it. Understated, but it is the right tool for a door that slides.

At a glance: how these compare

ProductBrandFinishTypeKey detail
Emtek Flush Pull Square Brass, 2-1/2" X 2-1/2", Fits Standard 2-1/8" Door Prep, Satin NickelEmtekSatin Nickelflush pull2-1/2"
Emtek Flush Pull Square Brass, 2-1/2" X 2-1/2", Fits Standard 2-1/8" Door Prep, Flat, Matte BlackEmtekMatte Blackflush pull2-1/2"
Emtek Flush Pull Modern Rectangular, 1-3/4" Width X 4" Length, Flat, Matte BlackEmtekMatte Blackflush pull1-3/4"
Emtek Flush Pull Modern Rectangular, 1-3/4" Width X 4" Length, Satin NickelEmtekSatin Nickelflush pull1-3/4"
Cal-Royal Drive In Finger Pull Without Nails, 2-1/8" Diameter, Bright Polished BrassCal-RoyalBright Polished Brassflush pull2-1/8"
Cal-Royal Drive In Finger Pull Without Nails, 2-1/8" Diameter, Antique, Satin Brass BlackenedCal-RoyalSatin Brass Blackenedflush pull2-1/8"

Finishes and details above come from the current product listings. No pricing is shown here because feed prices go stale fast; check the retailer for the latest.

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