Consumers have many different choices when considering which kind of closet doors to install in a home. One of the most common types is the bi-folding closet door. These kinds of doors allow easy entrance to a closet without taking up the same amount of space as a hinged door. With all the do-it-yourself kits available at hardware stores, it's easier than ever to install closet doors yourself. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Measure your closet's doorframe to get a firm idea of how big your closet doors should be.
2. Purchase a pair of bi-folding closet doors that will fit within your doorframes. Remember that these two doors will still need space to fit together, so look for a pair of doors that would still leave an inch of space for them to meet in the center. Also allow at least an inch on both the top and bottom of the doorframe.
3. Sort the contents of your bi-folding closet door set to make sure you have the right equipment. Each door kit should come with the doors, screws, a metal track, dowels, doorknobs and wheels or fasteners to connect the track to the doors. Should any of the pieces be missing, consult your local hardware store for a replacement.
4. Screw the metal frame to the top of your closet's doorframe.
5. Screw floor brackets into place. They should press against the closet's sidewalls. While securing each one in place, check to make sure that the bracket's saw-toothed base is facing the floor and not towards the closet door itself.
6. Install plastic or wooden dowels into the door's designated holes. The precise location of these pre-drilled holes should be noted in the instruction manual. The dowel that has a screw assembly should be installed at the bottom of the door, allowing you to turn it to adjust the door's height.
7. Insert the spring-loaded dowel into the hole at the top of the door assembly.
8. Mount the bi-folding closet doors onto the metal tracks. Start by fitting the door into the top track before centering it over the bottom assembly.
9. Raise or lower the door once it's been mounted into place. Check to make sure that the door can open and close without obstruction.
10. Screw doorknobs into place. Most door kits will come with pre-drilled holes for the doorknobs, though some might require you to drill holes of your own.
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