I knew it was an inexpensive project that i could do on my own.
Changing double bifold doors to french doors.
There was a problem though.
Consider replacing sliding glass patio doors with french doors that open and close on hinges.
As you look at replacing your sliding patio door with a french patio door there are a variety of options and upgrades to consider.
To complete this simple project you will need to purchase 6 hinges i only bought 4 so i have to add 2 more a double magnetic catch and 2 door knobs.
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I didn t just hate the look of the bi fold doors i also hated the fact that they were bi fold doors.
It would help the new french door close and stay closed.
I just pulled mine out and unscrewed it from the door.
Remove the door from the inside of the bi fold track.
So when the bi fold door on the closet in our bedroom broke off the track and was beyond repair i decided to use it as an opportunity to turn it into a set of french doors.
It was wasted space that i needed and i knew it had to change.
Patio door options and upgrades.
First up i bought a magnetic catch.
Feb 16 2015 explore karen riley s board replacing bifold door ideas on pinterest.
Change bi fold doors to french doors basic bi fold door.
Giving us a total door coverage of 46 which we divide by 2 because there are 2 doors so each of my doors needed to be 23 my original doors were 23 5 wide each so i now know i would need to shave off 1 2 off of each door to accommodate hinges and door frame.
The doors should still be attached in the corner so that they have a point to pivot from because they don t have hinges attached to a frame like a regular door.
So that is the basics behind the face lift.
As a final spruce up replace the door hardware with something a little snazzier.
The style and color of the door handle can be upgraded and you can also add grids for a traditional french door look.
I decided to take this makeover one step further.
How to convert bifold doors to pivotting french doors.
This is one of those things that when it breaks turns out to actually be a blessing in disguise.