How To Measure Bifold Closet Doors
This is the extent of your door opening.
How to measure bifold closet doors. In this video learn how to take proper measurements before placing an order for jeld wen bifold doors. Spirit level if your measurements aren t adding up correctly use a spirit level to see whether the wall is crooked or not. To install decorative pulls mark a comfortable height on the face of the guide door centered is usually best for ease of use. Measure the height of the.
If it does subtract 1 inch from the width to determine the. Our message on coronavirus covid 19. Save the smallest of these measurements. Order the door overall height and width 10mm shorter and 10mm narrower than the opening that you.
The standard bifold door requires 80 75 inches. Place the metal edge of your tape measure on the floor at the bottom of the opening but inside the frame. How to measure bifold doors measure the width at 3 separate levels and use the smallest width for your order. Both exterior and interior bifold doors are a great addition for most residential and commercial spaces.
If you have bought a 24 inch bifold door measure from the top left of the doorway and extend the tape measure 24 inches into the right. Carefully pull up the measuring tape until you reach the top. Step 1 some bi fold doors include pulls but you can also install decorative hardware to complement the other doors. Tape measure preferably one that measures in small measurements.
Write down the number. How to determine bifold door opening size 1. The tools required for a perfectly measure bifold door are. Technically these folding doors can be installed for exterior or interior use and for new construction or replacement applications.
Shims you may need shims to even out your door if the wall is crooked. Mark where this comes to on your door. The minimum size of aluminium panels is advised to be a three panel set with a width of 600mm per panel but typically the panel widths would range from 800mm to 1200mm so 2400mm is a more accurate reflection of the smallest size opening for bifold doors to be installed. Measure the diagonals from corner to corner and check that the area is a perfect square.
Measure the width of the opening at the top middle and bottom. Once you have done this establish the height of the door frame. Check whether the opening already has trim installed.