But this leaves a gap that shows the unslightly hardware and track.
Installing sliding bypass closet doors.
Turn basic closet doors into works of art by adding a large custom design.
To install sliding closet doors start by screwing the top track into position at the top of your door with the track facing down.
Step 2 mark the screw hole locations through the track using a black fine point marker to mark the spots on the carpet.
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.
Some minor variations exist among bypass door kits from different manufacturers but they are all easy to install.
The sleek look of sliding bypass doors conceals clothing and keeps storage out of sight.
Today we are taking some standard interior doors and turning them into sliding closet doors.
How to build sliding closet doors sliding barn style doors add instant privacy and are easy to install.
Smoothly rolling from side to side they give you full access to all of the space in your closet.
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.
If you wish install full length mirrors on the sliding doors.
Sliding bypass doors are the perfect closet doors for any room.
Next screw the bottom track into place or glue it down if your floor is made of concrete.
This is an easy diy for anyone.
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.
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.
Check the manufacturer s directions carefully before you start.
Typically the top door rail is installed and the doors hung to find the exact positioning of the floor bracket.
This provides 1 2 inch of overlap between the two doors when they are closed.