I am changing my closet doors from bi-fold to sliding bypass. The closet opening width is 48 inches. I bought 2 28" 6-panel doors and expect to trim the width to increase the opening to the closet. Taking 1.5" from each edge will give me 25" doors and a 2" overlap in the middle when the doors are closed, and a 23" access to the closet. Asthetically, is trimming the same amount from each door edge the best I can do here? Is there a standard to follow on trimming the width of 6-panel doors in a bypass closet situation?
I used to have the sliding bypass doors and found that not having complete access to the closet was a pain... So, I ripped out the frame, doors and rebuilt the frame and hung 6 panel bi fold doors. They are sooo much better and I have complete access to my closet.
Just something to think about before you change over.
I want to replace my old bypass closet doors. Can you tell me how to go about disassembling the header and track, to prepare for bifold doors?
Many thanks!
why do you need to disassemble your header? are your bi-fold doors for a larger opening than your by-pass doors?
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