Despite what the bifold door packaging said the door actually measured 78 3 4 x 35 1 2 inches.
Convert bifold door to barn door.
Converting bi folds to barn doors the plan october 9 2013 27 comments.
Since my doors are 2 feet wide i needed 2 feet on either side of the door in order to be able to open them.
As our hallway linen closet sat open without a door for ahem i am embarrassed to say over two years my husband decided it was time to do something.
Taking the initial plunge into a diy sliding barn door project may seem like a big dive but we re here to show you how easy it can be to convert your hinged doors into sliding doors in five easy steps.
Please note that all sizing is approximate.
Check with the level to ensure the door s are plumb and level.
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Your cuts with vary depending on the size of your particular bifold door.
Ensure that the doors can move easily in the path created by the upper and lower door tracks guides.
Sliding barn doors are the perfect way to spruce up your home s sense of style whether you re going for a modern minimalist look or.
Insert the rollers into the upper track and hang the door in place.
You can give any regular door a barn style makeover.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 if hanging more than one sliding door.
Cuts for diy bifold barn door if you don t own a table saw have your local hardware store cut them for you.
Before you start make sure you have enough space beside your doorway for the door to slide all the way over.