How To Install Bifold Door Hinges
So if you d like to learn about installing a bifold door frame or installing a bifold door itself please check our respective articles.
How to install bifold door hinges. Our scope here will be limited to hinges. Mark the hinge locations install the hinges in the jamb side door then connect the doors to each other. Hold the hardware in place marking the holes. Bifold doors are much like any doors only connected into pairs with hinges and hung on a track.
To install decorative pulls mark a comfortable height on the face of the guide door centered is usually best for ease of use. On the edge of the bi fold door that faces the jamb make layout lines 7 inches from the top of the door 31 inches down from this mark and another 31 inches farther down the door. If you re lucky the kit you chose for your bifold doors comes with the doors already attached at the hinges. Most interior and closet doors were created to fit standard openings at 80 1 2 inches high but it is still important to measure the space before you begin to make sure the new bifold door will fit.
Have a partner help with this project for a smooth installation process. Let s go through the process step by step. For longer openings you will likely need a set of doors to fully cover the opening. Step 1 add hinges.
Bi fold doors have long been a staple of homes because they are lightweight and inexpensive and can be installed by one person. Installing bifold door hardware is generally the most challenging aspect of installing a bifold door. Covering areas that you would prefer not to see such as laundry nooks pantries closets and general storage areas. Still it can be done with a little persistence and double checking as you go.
Some bi fold doors include pulls but you can also install decorative hardware to complement the other doors. The heft of the doors is what keeps them from shuddering when you open them. Bi fold doors are an ideal room dividing solution and perfect for small spaces like closets cupboards or bathrooms. While they are not designed for privacy or to keep out intruders they do an excellent job at providing one basic service.
Then secure the hardware. What makes them look good and work well are a solid heavy construction and sturdy and carefully adjusted hardware. If you re using 2 sets of bi fold doors simply follow the same steps to attach the hinges to the other door. Step by step instructions.
Bifold doors overview illustration by gregory nemec.