The doors were bi fold and i was losing about six inches of space on each side.
Changing double bifold doors to french doors.
How to turn a bi fold door into french doors 1.
It was wasted space that i needed and i knew it had to change.
Screens are included as is a limited lifetime warranty.
All doors are vinyl and available in standard sizes only.
It would help the new french door close and stay closed.
Unscrew and remove the track and any other hardware that was supporting the door inside the closet.
For converting bifolds into french doors you have two options 1st option remove the roller pin thingy pretty sure that is it s technical term.
French doors are obviously bigger in size than interior or entrance doors and they re made up of two glass panels.
Take your bi fold door out of the closet and off the track if it isn t already.
Change bi fold doors to french doors basic bi fold door.
Offers hinged french doors in wood vinyl and fiberglass.
Sliding and hinged patio doors come with a lifetime warranty.
French doors are also customizable and can be made to fit any height or width of door opening.
When the door meets the magnet it catches and stays closed.
Offers vinyl patio doors in widths ranging from 5 to 12 feet.
These double doors add aesthetic value to a house while encouraging air flow when both doors are kept open.
Consider replacing sliding glass patio doors with french doors that open and close on hinges.
Whereas most patio doors open via track sliding a french door relies on hinges to open outwards much like a standard interior or entrance door.
First up i bought a magnetic catch.
A french door is the complete opposite of your typical sliding glass patio door.
I knew it was an inexpensive project that i could do on my own.
There was a problem though.
Depending on your closet you could attach the magnetic catch to the door and the metal plate inside the closet whatever works best for you.
Patio door options and upgrades.
The final step to convert bifold doors to french doors is to attach the metal plate to the door.