This provides 1 2 inch of overlap between the two doors when they are closed.
Installing sliding bypass closet doors.
But this leaves a gap that shows the unslightly hardware and track.
This is an easy diy for anyone.
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Check the manufacturer s directions carefully before you start.
Today we are taking some standard interior doors and turning them into sliding closet doors.
The sleek look of sliding bypass doors conceals clothing and keeps storage out of sight.
To install sliding closet doors start by screwing the top track into position at the top of your door with the track facing down.
Sliding bypass doors are the perfect closet doors for any room.
Unlike a hinged door they do not require space to operate.
Samurai will lower the casing to hide the hardware but that means that the doors can t be removed from the front of the closet.
The combined width of the doors should equal the width of the opening plus at least 1 inch.
Some minor variations exist among bypass door kits from different manufacturers but they are all easy to install.
Typically the top door rail is installed and the doors hung to find the exact positioning of the floor bracket.
Or you can choose our top hung bypass doors that eliminate the need for obtrusive bottom tracks preserve flooring and glide open with a simple touch.
Align the bracket track on the floor as per sliding door installation instructions.
Unless the height of the closet opening is different from the standard 6 feet 8 inches of an interior door you shouldn t need to cut.
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Step 2 mark the screw hole locations through the track using a black fine point marker to mark the spots on the carpet.
Next screw the bottom track into place or glue it down if your floor is made of concrete.
Normally the back door is installed from the front of the closet in the back track and then the front door is installed in the front track.