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drumpriest
11-22-04, 12:19 AM
We are installing laminate throughout the house, and we didn't like the old metal white bifold doors, so I removed them. Now I need new closet doors, and I was considering wooden bifold as there are no real door jams in the house. Is there any such thing as a bifold that doesn't attach to the floor? If not, I suppose that I should get and install the new hardware prior to flooring, and flooring the closet are seperately, correct?
thanks for any info,
Keith Leonard
thanks for any info,
Keith Leonard
majakdragon
11-22-04, 05:44 AM
I had the type doors you are wanting. They are a bit less stable (wobble) but they served the purpose quite well. Good luck.
jatco
11-27-04, 02:42 PM
Yes, there is/are wooden bi-fold doors ..as Im looking at the 2 Ive re-installed after laying laminate in our office.(Half louvered)
The only bracket at the floor is actually attached to the door opening (side wall if you like)..where the door sits on that bracket with an adjustable screw at the bottom of the door/pivot point...matching the pivot pin at the top.
If fitted correctly, it should just touch the opposite side opening and be fairly secure. It wont resist someone leaning on it, but will work as a closure.
The only bracket at the floor is actually attached to the door opening (side wall if you like)..where the door sits on that bracket with an adjustable screw at the bottom of the door/pivot point...matching the pivot pin at the top.
If fitted correctly, it should just touch the opposite side opening and be fairly secure. It wont resist someone leaning on it, but will work as a closure.