[mattw112]

Hi,
I have almost finished framing a new closet in my office, before I put the last touches I need to know exactly how much of an opening to leave.

I've read different things on different sites.

I purchased these doors from home depot:
Jeld-wen 30 in. x 96 in. Birkdale White Paint Smooth Hollow Core Molded Composite Interior Closet Bi-fold Door

I will have standard drywall on each side and top.

So I'm thinking my unfinished framed opening should be 61x98, basically half an inch on each side .5+.5 + 30 + 30 = 61 and .5+1.5+98 for height.

Does this sound correct?

Do I also need to plan for space between the doors where they meet? like .25 or .5 inches?

The carpet is medium pile.

Thanks,
Terry

 

[chandler48]

98" doors are really tall. Are you sure of that measurement. It should be around 82" plus your sheetrock and carpet clearance. You could always leave that 1/4" between the doors in case it gets a little tight. Better than trimming off the doors.

 

[Nealtw]

Hi,
I have almost finished framing a new closet in my office, before I put the last touches I need to know exactly how much of an opening to leave.

I've read different things on different sites.

I purchased these doors from home depot:
Jeld-wen 30 in. x 96 in. Birkdale White Paint Smooth Hollow Core Molded Composite Interior Closet Bi-fold Door

I will have standard drywall on each side and top.

So I'm thinking my unfinished framed opening should be 61x98, basically half an inch on each side .5+.5 + 30 + 30 = 61 and .5+1.5+98 for height.

Does this sound correct?

Do I also need to plan for space between the doors where they meet? like .25 or .5 inches?

The carpet is medium pile.

Thanks,
Terry

We always added 1 1/4 to the width and I believe you only need 1 1/2" inch for the height, for the height we framed all the doors the same and just added another top sill to make it a bi fold.

 

[mattw112]

98" doors are really tall. Are you sure of that measurement. It should be around 82" plus your sheetrock and carpet clearance. You could always leave that 1/4" between the doors in case it gets a little tight. Better than trimming off the doors.

Yes, we have very tall ceilings. That is the exact description from HD website. Doors are 8' tall.

Thanks,
Terry

 

[mattw112]

We always added 1 1/4 to the width and I believe you only need 1 1/2" inch for the height, for the height we framed all the doors the same and just added another top sill to make it a bi fold.

Was that with carpet 1 1/2"? Or hardwood?

Thanks,
Terry

 

[Nealtw]

Was that with carpet 1 1/2"? Or hardwood?

Thanks,
Terry

That is from the subfloor regardless of the finished floor. Carpet and underlay would compare to hardwood for depth.