Hey guys,
I plan on putting in sliding bi-fold doors into an opening that does not have jamb or a frame (it's just a wall-to-wall opening) but I've never done this before so I would like to bounce some ideas off somebody before I commit the $300 on doors only to find out that this won't work.
I am installing hollow core doors into an opening that measures:
Top of opening : 68 1/2"
Middle of opening : 69"
Bottom of opening : 69 1/4"
I'm thinking of cutting the doors to 68 3/16" and covering the gap that will be against the wall with maybe a quarter round, but I am not sure as to whether or not that will restrict the doors from opening. also, how does the floor trim affect the operation of the doors? can I have the trim run between the wall and the door? or will this affect the doors operation?
I know Ideally I should have a framed opening, but I don't really have the time, cash or sanity to do that right now. If I can avoid turning this from a simple closet door job into a drywall and door framing job then I would very much like to do that.
Anyone have any experience with hollow core bi-fold doors that could offer advice?
I plan on putting in sliding bi-fold doors into an opening that does not have jamb or a frame (it's just a wall-to-wall opening) but I've never done this before so I would like to bounce some ideas off somebody before I commit the $300 on doors only to find out that this won't work.
I am installing hollow core doors into an opening that measures:
Top of opening : 68 1/2"
Middle of opening : 69"
Bottom of opening : 69 1/4"
I'm thinking of cutting the doors to 68 3/16" and covering the gap that will be against the wall with maybe a quarter round, but I am not sure as to whether or not that will restrict the doors from opening. also, how does the floor trim affect the operation of the doors? can I have the trim run between the wall and the door? or will this affect the doors operation?
I know Ideally I should have a framed opening, but I don't really have the time, cash or sanity to do that right now. If I can avoid turning this from a simple closet door job into a drywall and door framing job then I would very much like to do that.
Anyone have any experience with hollow core bi-fold doors that could offer advice?