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6 panel bypass closet doors

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#1 ·
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?
 
#3 ·
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.
 
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