How To Hang Bifold Doors Using Hinges
Cut the hinge tracings out on the jambs to fit the hinge leaf just as you did on the doors.
How to hang bifold doors using hinges. Mark the hinge locations install the hinges in the jamb side door then connect the doors to each other. Then secure the hardware. If you ve got a set of bi folding doors which open from both sides at the same time you ll need to repeat the procedure on the other side. I see two drawbacks.
Have a partner help when installing bifold doors. To install decorative pulls mark a comfortable height on the face of the guide door centered is usually best for ease of use. I don t like the tracks because the folded door juts out perpendicular to the doorframe and i d like it to fold back. Repeat the process on the other bi fold door.
Attach the bottom pivot into the lower jamb bracket. Hold the hardware in place marking the holes. He or she should hold the door upright while you align it with the upper pivots. Install the other half of the hinges so the holes for the hinge pins are facing down and the bottom edges of the hinges are aligned with the layout marks and flush against the face of the door.
If you re using 2 sets of bi fold doors simply follow the same steps to attach the hinges to the other door. The hinges may pull the door out of the lock b the bi fold doors all appear to be about and inch shorter than normal to accommodate the top track. Lock the door into place and adjust the height using the rotating arm or hinge pin depending on the type of hardware included with your door. Hang a plumb bob from the center of the track above the floor bracket to align the pin hole in the bracket front to back.
Now it s time to actually hang the door and see how well it fits. A because the door folds and is just hinged. Screw the doors to the jambs using 3 4 inch screws. Stand the doors in place inside the openings.
It will be easier to hang the doors later if the pieces are loose. This is one of those things that when it breaks turns out to actually be a blessing in disguise. Step 5 position the floor bracket photo by kolin smith. Install the hinges on the other jamb and door if you re hanging four doors.
Remove the doors from the jamb hinges. Hang the door and test its fit. So when the bi fold door on the closet in our bedroom broke off the track and was beyond repair i decided to use it as an opportunity to turn it into a set of french doors.