Installing Hinges On Bifold Doors

Attach the track hardware.

Installing hinges on bifold doors.

Attach the bottom pivot into the lower jamb bracket. Place the doors face side down on a flat surface and align the doors at the top and bottom. Have a partner help when installing bifold doors. Locate the door hinges 6 inches from the top of the doors and then every 31 inches.

Position the floor bracket directly under the center of the upper track. Place it square to the lower mark on your door and. You ll want to mark the space where your hinges are going to sit before proceeding. Double units should have at least 1 4 gap between both side jambs and no gap between the doors that meet in the middle.

Bifold doors are much like any doors only connected into pairs with hinges and hung on a track. He or she should hold the door upright while you align it with the. Hold the hardware in place marking the holes. If your dowel has an adjustment screw put it near the side wall on the bottom of the panel.

How to install bifold doors bifold doors overview. To install decorative pulls mark a comfortable height on the face of the guide door centered is usually best for ease of use. Use a plumb line to keep things straight and trace around the bracket for future use. Rehang the doors and check their movement.

Mount the middle and topmost. Some bi fold doors include pulls but you can also install decorative hardware to complement the other doors. Next you ll want to attach the first hinge. Attach dowels with spring assemblies into the top of the door panel at the point.

Bi fold doors are an ideal room dividing solution and perfect for small spaces like closets cupboards or bathrooms. Label the doors to show the order they ll be installed and. Position the door into the top bracket and tighten then put the bottom pin into the bracket. Bifold packaging is 1 2 larger than the bifold set to allow for at least a 1 4 gap between the side jamb and pivot door door secured to the floor and head jamb.

Mount the lower hinge. Mark the location of the mounting screws drill pilot holes and mount the hinges with the screws provided. Step by step instructions mark your hinges. For stationary dowels without adjustment screws place them on the bottom and top of the door panel on the side that is.

Lock the door into place and adjust the height using the rotating arm or hinge pin depending on the type of hardware.