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,
drywall wrapped
Construct the same casing
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
Inside view
and install with included screws.
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.