How To Hang Bifold Doors On Carpet
However when they re finished the look and efficiency of them make them more than worth it.
How to hang bifold doors on carpet. The lower pins fit into jamb brackets that attach at the floor and. Installation over existing carpet or carpet tiles sliding wardrobe doors. Bifold doors can be a little complicated to fit especially when on a carpet. Some bi fold doors include pulls but you can also install decorative hardware to complement the other doors.
I enjoyed john spier s article on installing pre hung doors what about when the floors will be carpeted. Use a piece of wood that is the same height at the carpet. Screw the wood into the subfloor and then install the bottom pivot bracket on top of it. If you re remodeling your closet and installing sliding doors you may be concerned when it comes to installing the bottom brackets on your carpeting.
To install decorative pulls mark a comfortable height on the face of the guide door centered is usually best for ease of use. In my article hanging pre hung interior doors jul 16 i discussed the process i ve developed for installing interior doors in a fast and efficient manner. Watch to learn how to install bifold doors or how to replace bifold closet doors. Installing bifold doors over carpet.
Hold the hardware in place marking the holes. Cut out the carpet and padding with a utility knife to fit the block of wood that is slightly larger than the bracket. Bifold doors are supported by pivot pins at the top and underside of the outermost doors. John spier owner of spier construction a building and remodeling company on block island r i responds.
Keep the screws loose to make it easier to hang the bifold doors later. If you re hanging 2 sets of bifold doors in an opening you d have tracks flush against both the left and right sides of the frame on both the top and bottom so you can install a bi fold door on either side. The wood should be installed centered against the door frame on each side. It is important to look after your doors even if this means taking them off the tracks every once in a while to clean the tracks but now you know how to install them this.
Sliding doors can be confusing to install on carpet because instead of small corner brackets they typically are installed with track brackets that run the width of the closet opening.