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Replacing bi-fold doors with conventional doors mercedita 12-24-2006
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Posted by on December 24, 2006, 8:48 am


the three closets in my basement had bi-fold doors; they were removed
after flooding and a tile floor installed. I would like to replace them
with regular double doors that swing out into the room. What
measurements do I need to take to determine what size doors to get? Is
this something that a do-it-your-selfer can do?
Thanks


Posted by Tony Hwang on December 24, 2006, 10:37 am


mercedita@verizon.net wrote:
> the three closets in my basement had bi-fold doors; they were removed
> after flooding and a tile floor installed. I would like to replace them
> with regular double doors that swing out into the room. What
> measurements do I need to take to determine what size doors to get? Is
> this something that a do-it-your-selfer can do?
> Thanks
>
Hi,
Easier maybe sliding door.

Posted by DanG on December 24, 2006, 10:52 am


It would probably be more simple to remove the existing doors,
trim, and jambs. This will show you a rough opening.
This information should give the data you need for a new jamb and
doors. Make sure to measure width and height.

The problem will come if you cannot get a prehung door and jamb to
fit your rough opening. It is possible to resize the rough
opening. It certainly is possible to hang doors as a DIY project,
but it will require a greater amount of skill and tools than
dealing with prehungs. If you decide to proceed hanging them on
your own in the existing jamb, get information on hinge mortising,
doorstop, door cutting, hardware and latch choices, etc.
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> the three closets in my basement had bi-fold doors; they were
> removed
> after flooding and a tile floor installed. I would like to
> replace them
> with regular double doors that swing out into the room. What
> measurements do I need to take to determine what size doors to
> get? Is
> this something that a do-it-your-selfer can do?
> Thanks
>



Posted by Eric in North TX on December 24, 2006, 11:20 am



One problem wit prehung doors as closet doors is the thickness of the
frame. I still do it, but I take them apart and run the frames through
the table saw to get a thickness I can live with, which is just a
little bigger than the hinges.


Posted by Colbyt on December 24, 2006, 1:40 pm



>
> One problem wit prehung doors as closet doors is the thickness of the
> frame. I still do it, but I take them apart and run the frames through
> the table saw to get a thickness I can live with, which is just a
> little bigger than the hinges.
>
>

You working on trailers on do they build closets different in Texas?

:)



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