They were however constructed with sliding patio doors either off the kitchen or the family room.
Converting bifold closet doors to french doors.
How to convert bi fold doors to standard.
Converting it to double french doors.
Our house has all wood closet doors which is great.
Here s how you can do the same.
But the problem is they are heavy and since they are sliding bypass doors they are a pain to use.
Some homeowners feel the swinging french door style provides a grand view and adds an air of elegance over sliding doors but the choice is ultimately up to you.
I recently converted my pantry from a large single door to double french style doors using bifold doors.
Unscrew and remove the track and any other hardware that was supporting the door inside the closet.
The final step to convert bifold doors to french doors is to attach the metal plate to the door.
Bi fold doors can be difficult.
Apr 7 2018 upgrade your bi fold doors to french doors.
Build any needed door framing to fit the french doors.
Cut high quality wood with a circular saw for example to expand the header or jack studs to make the opening fit the new doors.
Depending on your closet you could attach the magnetic catch to the door and the metal plate inside the closet whatever works best for you.
If you were thinking of converting a glass sliding door to a french door the procedure is really not that complicated.
French doors evoke a sense of style elegance and history.
Add wooden shims under the wood framing around the opening to make it level and plumb.
Check all surfaces with a carpenter s level.
The pantry door blocks the doorway to and from the kitchen any time it is open which is all the time in our house my solution.
When the door meets the magnet it catches and stays closed.
They can help create a striking ambiance that adds visual character from both inside and outside a home.
How to turn a bi fold door into french doors 1.
Take your bi fold door out of the closet and off the track if it isn t already.
I also added spice racks to the back.
I found these bifold doors that fit the.
Homes that were built in the 70s and 80s were rarely constructed with french doors.
Give your existing bi fold doors a face lift.