So i decided that converting the bifold doors into barn doors would be the way to go.
How to convert bifold doors to barn doors.
Converting bi folds to barn doors the plan october 9.
That way i get full access to the closet space without taking up any extra space in the room.
If like me you are cladding a bi fold keep in mind that both panels may have slightly different dimensions so measure carefully.
I don t want the door to weigh a tonne as the bi fold tracks aren t engineered for too much weight and the door jam is quite narrow and i don t want the trim to protrude beyond it.
And since i re used the doors i only needed to buy the barn door hardware which is much less expensive than buying brand new doors.
This update is so cheap and easy you will be wondering why you waited to so long to update to single doors instead of.
Our bifold pantry door was the most asked about since we created a diy faux barn door look.
Watch the video for more tips to turn a bifold closet door into a single door.
You can choose whatever width you d like whether wide or narrow.
I m frequently asked how we updated our bifold doors into single doors so i put together this tutorial.
Step 2 pre paint your timber lengths.
If like me you want to create a dual toned door pre painting the cladding can save a lot of time and possible frustration.
I don t have anywhere appropriate to put sliding barn doors in my tiny home either joselyn.
We then cut other pieces to create the barn door design.