Installing Bifold Doors Before Carpet

Upvc external bifold doors.

Installing bifold doors before carpet.

The aligners catch when the doors are closed keeping the door faces flush with each other. After the fact you can also use an undercut saws to adjust the trim height. Hold the hardware in place marking the holes. Adjust the track hardware as necessary to keep the reveal around the doors even.

Bifold doors are supported by pivot pins at the top and underside of the outermost doors. I enjoyed john spier s article on installing pre hung doors what about when the floors will be carpeted. Bifold doors are easy to adjust at home. As you are preparing to add new carpet to your floors carefully examine your bifold doors for an idea of how high the carpet can be without interfering.

From outside the closet check the alignment. Installing bifold doors is not difficult and it should only take about an hour of your time. In this jeld wen customer care video you ll le. For flat doors measure 36 inches from the floor on each leading door.

To install decorative pulls mark a comfortable height on the face of the guide door centered is usually best for ease of use. Bifold doors are wonderful for closets pantries and laundry areas because they give you full access to the contents all at the same time. Our upvc bifolds are available in white grey or a combination of the two grey outside white inside. 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.

If you are installing a pre hung door and only one side is carpeting then it s easiest to cut off a bit of the bottom of the door before you install it. Installing bifold doors over carpet. Some bi fold doors include pulls but you can also install decorative hardware to complement the other doors. Step 9 install the door pulls photo by kolin smith.

The carpet installers will run right up to and under the trim for a seamless look. Sliding doors only let you see half of what is in there at one time. Supplied fully assembled including ironmongery to make installation simple these 70mm thick doors are available in sizes from 1800mm to 3600mm and are supplied with seven point locking systems and steel reinforced profiles for security and rigidity. Installing an interior bifold door is an easy upgrade that can dramatically improve the appearance of a home.

Then secure the hardware. The lower pins fit into jamb brackets that attach at the floor and. John spier owner of spier construction a building and remodeling company on block island r i responds.