The instructions need some work. They are all pictures no words. My husband and I were able to install this ourselves after several hours and many incorrect drilled holes later. Overall it is exactly what I wanted for my small powder room and the product is solid and sturdy.
I fully intended the install of this to be DIY, but when I busted out the instructions and it was just photos and some metric measurements that werent entirely helpful (given that you can use any height door, the measurements arent super clear) I decided to just call in a professional. Even with my local pro handyman doing the job, this baby took a few hours. He also fashioned two little extended anchor points for the bottom, outside anchors. Im using bifolds that just cover the space, so if you went slightly oversize, you may not have that need. In the end, Im in love with how it turned out. It looks fantastic and given that its on a laundry closet and I dont have children or anything in my home that is rough on doors, I think its very sturdy and will work really well for me. In the end, factor in professional install costs. This ended up being a far more expensive project than initially anticipated, but it turned out better for it.
Ive been looking for a way to close off a finished closet opening nearly 48 inches wide. It is near our main entrance and a set of doors there will be very noticeable. Traditional sliding barn doors would require another several feet of track and space beyond the woodwork, and there is not enough room for that. Double bypass barn doors were an option, but had some disadvantages such as double tracks. And of course, traditional big box store bifold doors are cheap and are an insult to almost all your senses. Theyre flimsy, noisy, the tracks are weak, and usually theyre not real wood.
With one exception, hardware in this kit is made to bear a heavy load. Thats good because my four doors weigh a total of about 50 lbs. I like the industrial look of the matte black. The track is about 1/4 thick (actually 6 mm), the steel hangers are heavy, as are the stands that hold the track off the wall. (The wheels are nylon and quiet). The design is made for relatively thick doors so I had my carpenter make panel doors of bead board fir in frames that began as 1.5 before planing and finishing. The doors stand off the closet finished opening by about an inch. It could be closer if you go with a thicker door, but some of that space is needed when in outer door pivots.
My only caution to purchasers is about the four most important fasteners that stand off the track from the wall. In case you want to mount your doors over a sheetrock opening, they provide these stupid little plastic inserts that expand behind the wall as the screw goes in. This set up would last only a few days before my doors, which are pretty typical, would pull it off the wall. In my installation, the standoffs for the track are screwed to the 1 x 5 trim. Four lag screws are provided, but when installed they protrude less than half an inch beyond the trim, and into the sheetrock. In other words, the door trim is bearing the load of the doors. If the lag screws were 3.5 long then they would anchor in the header behind the sheetrock.
If this bifold sliding barn door kit fits your need, I recommend purchasing, but I would also head to the local hardware store to buy some lag screws, probably 1/4 but could be 5/16 and a little bottle of flat black to make them match the other hardware.
Happy with it. Would buy again.
Update: very happy. Installation was fairly easy if youre comfortable with this sort of thing. My wife and I installed it in less than an hour (its easier with 2 people). I didnt get the door exactly centered, so that bothers me, but its off by less than an inch so I didnt want to drill new holes. We didnt use the corner anchors on the bottom and it still works fine for us (I actually prefer it this way). The quality of the hardware feels very solid, and so far the old doors that I used, which are pretty heavy, are hanging without issues. Im so happy I chanced upon this listing, because I had never known you could have a bifolding hanging barn door!
Ive written a review about a missing part. Customer service took care of the issues quickly and got me the part I needed with no hassle. I absolutely love this hardware, its beautiful and works smoothly
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Sturdy but Instructions are all photos. No words
The instructions need some work. They are all pictures no words. My husband and I were able to install this ourselves after several hours and many incorrect drilled holes later. Overall it is exactly what I wanted for my small powder room and the product is solid and sturdy.
Great system.
Works great.
Works as designed
I didnt install it so I cant say how easy it was. But it works perfectly and looks great
Exactly what I wanted!
I fully intended the install of this to be DIY, but when I busted out the instructions and it was just photos and some metric measurements that werent entirely helpful (given that you can use any height door, the measurements arent super clear) I decided to just call in a professional. Even with my local pro handyman doing the job, this baby took a few hours. He also fashioned two little extended anchor points for the bottom, outside anchors. Im using bifolds that just cover the space, so if you went slightly oversize, you may not have that need. In the end, Im in love with how it turned out. It looks fantastic and given that its on a laundry closet and I dont have children or anything in my home that is rough on doors, I think its very sturdy and will work really well for me. In the end, factor in professional install costs. This ended up being a far more expensive project than initially anticipated, but it turned out better for it.
heavy duty and well made
Ive been looking for a way to close off a finished closet opening nearly 48 inches wide. It is near our main entrance and a set of doors there will be very noticeable. Traditional sliding barn doors would require another several feet of track and space beyond the woodwork, and there is not enough room for that. Double bypass barn doors were an option, but had some disadvantages such as double tracks. And of course, traditional big box store bifold doors are cheap and are an insult to almost all your senses. Theyre flimsy, noisy, the tracks are weak, and usually theyre not real wood. With one exception, hardware in this kit is made to bear a heavy load. Thats good because my four doors weigh a total of about 50 lbs. I like the industrial look of the matte black. The track is about 1/4 thick (actually 6 mm), the steel hangers are heavy, as are the stands that hold the track off the wall. (The wheels are nylon and quiet). The design is made for relatively thick doors so I had my carpenter make panel doors of bead board fir in frames that began as 1.5 before planing and finishing. The doors stand off the closet finished opening by about an inch. It could be closer if you go with a thicker door, but some of that space is needed when in outer door pivots. My only caution to purchasers is about the four most important fasteners that stand off the track from the wall. In case you want to mount your doors over a sheetrock opening, they provide these stupid little plastic inserts that expand behind the wall as the screw goes in. This set up would last only a few days before my doors, which are pretty typical, would pull it off the wall. In my installation, the standoffs for the track are screwed to the 1 x 5 trim. Four lag screws are provided, but when installed they protrude less than half an inch beyond the trim, and into the sheetrock. In other words, the door trim is bearing the load of the doors. If the lag screws were 3.5 long then they would anchor in the header behind the sheetrock. If this bifold sliding barn door kit fits your need, I recommend purchasing, but I would also head to the local hardware store to buy some lag screws, probably 1/4 but could be 5/16 and a little bottle of flat black to make them match the other hardware.
Great hardware!
Fantastic quality and love our finished project! Who knew you could have a barn door slider look with bifold doors?
Worked for us
Happy with it. Would buy again. Update: very happy. Installation was fairly easy if youre comfortable with this sort of thing. My wife and I installed it in less than an hour (its easier with 2 people). I didnt get the door exactly centered, so that bothers me, but its off by less than an inch so I didnt want to drill new holes. We didnt use the corner anchors on the bottom and it still works fine for us (I actually prefer it this way). The quality of the hardware feels very solid, and so far the old doors that I used, which are pretty heavy, are hanging without issues. Im so happy I chanced upon this listing, because I had never known you could have a bifolding hanging barn door!
Love the finished look
I had professionals do the installation as I wanted it hung correctly. I love the finished look. It is exactly what I expected and wanted.
Update
Ive written a review about a missing part. Customer service took care of the issues quickly and got me the part I needed with no hassle. I absolutely love this hardware, its beautiful and works smoothly
Looks great!
Great kit. Adding to the look of the home.
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