Use the original measurement to choose bifold door kits.
Bifold door height.
As a general rule the height of the door opening should be around 1 foot 460mm and a half to 2 feet 610mm higher than the height of the door.
Standard sizes for internal bifold doors the standard door size for internal bifold doors varies a little depending on the manufacturer.
We offer several bifold doors from glass to closet styles in a variety of sizes.
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The bifold doors are undercut 1 standard.
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We can fabricate bi fold doors to fit to your exact closet size.
The same is true of the height of the door.
The rough opening for a bifold with jambs is framed slightly wider to allow additional space for a door jamb on three sides.
Generally you need an extra 1 3 4 of height beyond the height of the door panel.
As a rule the height of the door opening needs to be 1 1 2 to 2 higher than the height of the door.
Door jambs are 3 4 inch thick for a total of 1 1 2 inches including 1 4 inch of space around the perimeter for shimming.
Bifold door slabs need to be shorter and or the openings need to be taller to allow for the hardware.
Smooth 3 panel craftsman hollow core molded interior closet composite bi fold door model thdjw160200123 132 00 132 00.
Bi fold doors allow access to up to 100 of the closet opening.
6 panel composite bifold door 135 00 199 00.
Deduct 1 to 2 inches from the closet door opening height measurement if you intend to purchase stock bifold doors.
A critical issue for bifold door is the hardware at the top and bottom of the door.
Bifold door sizes are based on having a track at the top and a pivot bracket at the base.
The difference in height is insignificant since it adds only 1 4 inch.
For a nominal 6 8 opening you need a finished height of 6 8 3 4 80 3 4.
Allowing for bifold door hardware.