On Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:35:09 -0700 (PDT), Mikepier
wrote:

I am framing out an opening for a sliding closet door in my basement
and had a 2 questions:

1) The sliding door track kit says the height should be 1 3/4" more
than the door, which means 81 3/4". Does that take into account enough
space on the bottom of the door so it doesn't hit the floor? Or am I
suppose to add 1/2" or so on top of the 81 3/4".

Follow the instructions. They allow for a gap under the door.

2) The closet doors is adjacent to a sheetrock wall. Can the door
just close up against the sheetrock wall, or is there suppose to be
something like a 2X4 or door jamb on the side of the frame? What is
usually done on the sides?

It should have a jamb, preferably out of wood. You should shim the
jamb for a perfect fit. Good luck.

Make sure your door finish is applied and cured. A pocket door is
difficult to finish while hung.