5/28/2023 0 Comments Accordion door![]() If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission.If you were looking for something that looks beautiful but will not require that much maintenance for achieving a long lifespan, then you should have a look at the high end accordion doors LTL Home Products has to offer here.įirst of all, the overall construction of the unit is of energy-efficient PVC. Links included in this article might be affiliate links. How to Install Hexagon Floor Tiles: How to Install Hexagon Floor Tile – AT ImprovementsĭISCLAIMER: This is a reference guide only. How to Install the Schluter Kerdi Shower System: Schluter Kerdi Shower Kit Installation (Everything you Need to Know) – AT Improvements ![]() How to tile a Shower Pan: How to Tile a Shower Pan (Kerdi Shower Pan Tile Installation) – AT Improvements How to Apply Epoxy Grout: How to Apply Epoxy Grout (DIY Guide with Pictures & Video) – AT Improvements Thanks so much for checking out ATImprovements! If you learned something from this project, you might also like these other DIY Projects: Stack the door panels together and secure them with masking tape at the bottom of the door (the bottom is the end without holes). In order to trim down the accordion folding door to accommodate the shorter opening height, start by marking the approximate cut location on the door. For this opening, I purchased a 80” H x 36” W accordion folding door from LTL Home Products off of Amazon. Trim the Accordion Folding Door as Neededįor my accordion folding door installation, my rough opening was approximately 70” in height and 34” in width. Additionally, if your door width is slightly less than the accordion folding door you purchased, that is also OK – your door will simply not be fully extended when the door is closed. If your opening height is a few inches less than the accordion door’s listed height (likely 80”), that is not a problem – you can easily trim the door down to accommodate your smaller opening. Ensure that your door opening is no taller that 80” and that the width is less than that listed for your accordion folding door. Typically, accordion folding doors are 80” in height and come in various widths. To do this, measure the width and height of your opening and compare it to the accordion folding door you plan to install. ![]() Measure the Accordion Folding Door Rough Openingīefore installing your accordion folding door, double check your door’s rough opening. Let’s begin the accordion folding door installation. If you are more of a visual learner, a complete DIY installation video is linked at the end of this article. This article will outline every step in the accordion folding door installation process so that you can successfully install your own. ![]() Finally, install the magnetic latch plate to ensure that the accordion folding door stays in place when closed. Finish securing the top track with screws and then screw the anchor panel to the wall on the non-opening side of the door. Install the glide rings, glide rail clips, and door handle and then slide the glide rail clips into the groove in the top track. Next, install the accordion folding door top track (with one screw located in the center) to the underside of the door opening. To install an accordion folding door, start my measuring the door opening and then trimming the accordion folding door down to size with a hack saw. Although these doors are not ideal for high use applications, they are a good, cost-effective option for many storage and privacy needs. ![]() Accordion style folding doors are a great, low cost door option for closets, pantries, etc. ![]()
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