Laundry Closet Door

anon12378 · 12-26-2009, 12:18 AM

Hello,

I had to remove the laundry closet's Bifold doors to install new washer and drier. I am unable to use the bifold doors now as the new washer and drier's depth is more than the previous ones and the doors are scratching the washer and drier when I open them.

I am left with 5 inches of space and am looking for economic solutions (200-300$) to cover the closet opening. Not too keen on putting a curtain as I want something that will reduce the sound, and also I am afraid it might bring down the value of the house.

Thank you,
Anon

Bob Mariani · 12-26-2009, 08:29 AM

Replace with sliding doors instead of the folding ones.

anon12378 · 12-26-2009, 08:23 PM

Thanks, any idea where I can find affordable sliding doors? I checked out Ikea, but cant find any.

**oh'mike** · 12-26-2009, 08:27 PM

I think what Bob was suggesting would be regular interior door slabs-hung on a sliding track.

tpolk · 12-26-2009, 08:27 PM

move the track/door further out in opening if doable

Bob Mariani · 12-26-2009, 08:36 PM

home depot or lowes or a lumber yard will carry them. Cost is about $49

**Gary in WA** · 12-26-2009, 08:57 PM

Be aware the manufacturer's requirements if a gas appliance for combustible air supply through doors in a closet.
Be safe, Gary

Bob Mariani · 12-27-2009, 07:32 AM

The replacement sliding door set I am referring to is louvered doors.

tpolk · 12-27-2009, 09:26 AM

if you have 5" of depth left what is the problem with moving the tracks out if they are only scraping. am i missing something here?

12-26-2009, 12:18 AM	#1
anon12378 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2	Laundry Closet Door Hello, I had to remove the laundry closet's Bifold doors to install new washer and drier. I am unable to use the bifold doors now as the new washer and drier's depth is more than the previous ones and the doors are scratching the washer and drier when I open them. I am left with 5 inches of space and am looking for economic solutions (200-300$) to cover the closet opening. Not too keen on putting a curtain as I want something that will reduce the sound, and also I am afraid it might bring down the value of the house. Thank you, Anon

12-26-2009, 08:29 AM	#2
Bob Mariani Remodeling Contractor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 3,590	Laundry Closet Door Replace with sliding doors instead of the folding ones.

12-26-2009, 08:23 PM	#3
anon12378 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2	Laundry Closet Door Thanks, any idea where I can find affordable sliding doors? I checked out Ikea, but cant find any.

12-26-2009, 08:27 PM	#4
oh'mike Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,724	Laundry Closet Door I think what Bob was suggesting would be regular interior door slabs-hung on a sliding track.

12-26-2009, 08:27 PM	#5
tpolk Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: central virginia mountains Posts: 1,857	Laundry Closet Door move the track/door further out in opening if doable

Laundry Closet Door