Bi fold doors are an ideal room dividing solution and perfect for small spaces like closets cupboards or bathrooms.
How to install hinges on bifold doors.
Hang the door and test its fit.
Bifold doors are much like any doors only connected into pairs with hinges and hung on a track.
Remove the doors from the jamb hinges.
The heft of the doors is what keeps them from shuddering when you open them.
What makes them look good and work well are a solid heavy construction and sturdy and carefully adjusted hardware.
To install decorative pulls mark a comfortable height on the face of the guide door centered is usually best for ease of use.
For longer openings you will likely need a set of doors to fully cover the opening.
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.
If you re using 2 sets of bi fold doors simply follow the same steps to attach the hinges to the other door.
Some bi fold doors include pulls but you can also install decorative hardware to complement the other doors.
Let s go through the process step by step.
Have a partner help with this project for a smooth installation process.
Then secure the hardware.
Fitting a bi fold door isn t as complica.
Repeat the process on the other bi fold door.
Hold the hardware in place marking the holes.
Our scope here will be limited to hinges.
Install the hinges on the other jamb and door if you re hanging four doors.
Bifold doors overview illustration by gregory nemec.
Mark the hinge locations install the hinges in the jamb side door then connect the doors to each other.