How To Frame A Sliding Door Closet

Reduce the door width to fit narrower rooms or build a closet with one set of doors.

How to frame a sliding door closet.

Sets of bifolds are available in a variety of widths in multiples of. A 6 foot wide closet opening is most common but you can install closet doors in an opening of just about any width. Colonial elegance 60 in. 3 lite indoor studio mdf wood with vinyl frame and frosted glass sliding closet door model is603litew 439 00 439 00.

When installing a sliding door the frame is going to require the most attention. Not only did it solve the problem but it added another element of visual interest to the room. I was able to build this one in about 30 minutes. For a kid s room replace sliding closet doors with a more kid friendly design.

I designed this barn door to be visually sleek and modern. Adjust the closet dimensions to avoid conflicts with electrical boxes heat ducts and windows. Take it down and replace it with a sliding barn door. The steps to frame a sliding door and the tools required for the job are listed below.

These closet doors are not available as prehung units. If you ll be hanging clothes make sure the closet interior is at least 26 in. If the door is not framed correctly the door will not stay in place. Which means fewer pieces and cuts and that means easier to build.

To save money she used plumbing pipe instead of standard barn door hardware and she saved time by having some of her lumber cut at the hardware store. Cherry tree patterned closet doors turn basic closet doors into works of art by adding a large custom design. Hang the rear door first on the sliding door track followed by the front door. The term framing here refers to installing the jambs into a rough opening for bypass or bifold doors.