Installing Bifold Doors Before Carpet

Bifold doors are supported by pivot pins at the top and underside of the outermost doors.

Installing bifold doors before carpet. 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. John spier owner of spier construction a building and remodeling company on block island r i responds. Upvc external bifold doors. 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.

Adjust the track hardware as necessary to keep the reveal around the doors even. From outside the closet check the alignment. Installing bifold doors over carpet. Bifold doors are easy to adjust at home.

Our upvc bifolds are available in white grey or a combination of the two grey outside white inside. For flat doors measure 36 inches from the floor on each leading door. The aligners catch when the doors are closed keeping the door faces flush with each other. However it may be easier if you account for your bifold doors as you are installing new carpet rather than after the fact.

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. The lower pins fit into jamb brackets that attach at the floor and. Step 9 install the door pulls photo by kolin smith. 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.

Then secure the hardware. Sliding doors only let you see half of what is in there at one time. Some bi fold doors include pulls but you can also install decorative hardware to complement the other doors. Installing an interior bifold door is an easy upgrade that can dramatically improve the appearance of a home.

In this jeld wen customer care video you ll le. Hold the hardware in place marking the holes. To install decorative pulls mark a comfortable height on the face of the guide door centered is usually best for ease of use. I enjoyed john spier s article on installing pre hung doors what about when the floors will be carpeted.

Bifold doors are wonderful for closets pantries and laundry areas because they give you full access to the contents all at the same time. Installing bifold doors is not difficult and it should only take about an hour of your time. After the fact you can also use an undercut saws to adjust the trim height.