8/25/14 Installing and Trimming non-hinged Closet Doors
Bypass Doors Bi-Fold Doors Bypass Doors | Casing Outside The casing for bypass closet doors is installed first. • It is a combination of 2x2 lumber (1 ½” x 1 ½”) and standard door casing. • Remember: Bypass doors are only cased on the top, not the sides.
1) Cut casing and 2x2 to fit exactly within the top of the door opening. Inside 2) Nail the casing to the 2x2 so that the tops and ends are flush. 3) Attach the 2x2 portion to underside of header using 3” interior screws. • Make sure screws attach to the framed Track header above drywall. Casing
Door header, drywall wrapped Front face of casing 2x2 lumber should be flush to face of
drywall within bedroom. 2x2 Casing lumber Bypass Doors | Tracks
Follow all manufacturer’s directions included in the bypass track kit.
In addition: • Mount track so that the back edge of the track is flush to the back edge of drywall.
If the track is mounted tight to the 2x2, the casing will interfere with mounting the doors. Bypass Doors | Doors and Handles
Follow all manufacturer’s directions included in the bypass track kit.
In addition:
Make sure to use long Door handles are not included in screws in top of slider so track/door pack; they come separately. that they grip the solid • They snap into place, which takes portion of door framing, not some pressure. the hollow core. • Do not use a hammer. Bypass Doors | Doors and Handles
Follow all manufacturer’s directions included in the bypass track kit.
In addition:
The door on the back section of track should be installed first, and should be the furthest from the bedroom entry door.
This way we see this continuous plane from the door, not this gap. Bypass Doors | Adjusting Doors & Finish Hardware
After both doors are installed, close each and check this gap on each side.
To minimize and standardize this gap from top to bottom of door, adjust the angle of these brackets. When satisfied that the gap is Loosen the side screw to allow even, tighten side screw and bracket to pivot, which lowers install final (bottom) screw. that side of the door.
After carpet is installed: Install floor guide using at least 2” screws.
Center in opening and ensure guide holds doors parallel to closet door opening (this is more important than perfectly plumb). Bi-Fold Doors | Installing Tracks
Follow all manufacturer’s directions included in the bi-fold track kit.
In addition:
Door header, Construct the same casing drywall wrapped piece as with bypass doors, mounting flush to 2x2 outside of drywall. Casing lumber Mount track directly to the Inside view underside of the 2x2 lumber.
Plumb from center of top track to bottom of door opening and mark wall. Center the floor bracket on this mark.
Use tile bits to drill through tile and install with included screws. Inside view Bi-Fold Doors | Installing Doors & Hardware
Follow all manufacturer’s directions included in the bi-fold track kit. In addition:
If door opening is too large, center doors in opening.
If door opening is too narrow, rip edges to fit. • Always rip outermost edges, as these will never face out and be visible in the room, even when doors are opened. Mount door handles here, not here. If door opening is too short, rip bottom edges to fit. Attic Accesses
Use 1x3 ledger around all 4 sides of frame opening.
• Bottom edge of ledger should be flush to bottom of ceiling drywall.
Install casing like on a door, with glue at the mitered corners and a 3/16” reveal.
Install a rectangle of ¾”OSB to the back of the drywall lid for rigidity and weight. Install a ¼” wide adhesive insulation strip to the top of the ledger.
• This will compress under lid and prevent air/energy leakage. • To augment the adhesive and ensure the strip stays, use a few fascia nails to tack it down. Attic Accesses
Install hook and eyes centered on lid.
• These prevent uplift of the lid during great pressure differences to protect energy efficiency. • Ensure these attach to the ¾” OSB, not just drywall.