Closet doors for 95' tall opening

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Hello everyone,

I'm looking to update my closet doors to be bifold wooden doors, but strangely the opening of my closet measures to be 95' tall, and the current doors are about 94' tall. I was wondering if it's feasible to get 96' doors such as this one

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Frameport-36-in-x-96-in-Louver-Pine-White-Plantation-Interior-Closet-Bi-fold-Door-3115283/205080356

and cut 1' - 2' off? Or am I limited to getting it custom ordered?

Thanks!

Z · Answer

HoDe carries 96 inch bifold doors, but it doesn't appear there's enough room to cut anything off and still hold itself together. 
What do the current doors look like? 
How were they attached? It appears that's a track on the floor, but nothing above.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

There maybe other options available for you. My suggestion would be to see a pro desk associate at the home depot who should be well qualified to answer your question.

Moxie · Answer

If you are handy; make your own doors and just buy the bi-fold door kit hardware -- some of the barn door type posting have links to how to make doors; louvered custom size doors will be $$$$...nice closet btw : )

Tell · Answer

Is it possible to add a decorative architrave to the top or bottom or have I read the question wrong.

Jeanette S · Answer

If I were putting up almost any door right now, I would look to 'Barn Door' style! All you need to do is have a little clearance behind the furniture on that wall...like a chest, chair, etc. I love the barn door effect!

Lauren365 · Answer

You should be able to trim those doors. Take t off the top, not the bottom. You might need to glue and clamp the doors afterwards, but it should totally work. I have bifold doors too, but my opening was only 5' tall, so I had to cut down and re-glue. Take your time and be patient - you can make this work!!!

Trish Cleveland · Answer

Have you included the tracks that will be at the top and bottom of the opening when you did the calculating?

Mary · Answer

I had the same situation.  First time around I ordered custom doors.  Second time (next closet) I had the opening framed down to regular door height.

Ellen DeVilbiss · Answer

Yes you can trim the doors.  But remember to allow for clearance of the carpeting/additional floor covering and top track.  There also might be pr drilled holes in the top and bottom corners so be sure to measure their diameter so you can put them back.  Most doors are made to trim from the bottom to get clearance over the floor covering if needed.

Denise Kuritz · Answer

You can install a curtain rod from side to side that screws into the stud or you might have to secure with a 1 by 4 for extra strength, paint to match.  Use a nice curtain with grommets so that you can cover your closet items. Looks elegant. Indoor, outdoor curtains work well if it's near the bathroom or kitchen they are heavier and mold and mildew resistant, come in an array of colors, patterns.

Joe Howell · Answer

Add a 1x4 to the top before installing track.  You can cover the joint with casing.

Penny Stinson · Answer

You can cut them down yourself providing you have enough frame around them. May need to take some off the top and the bottom to make it look right.

Renata · Answer

I have that same situation and I have chosen to glue a piece onto the bottom since the price of getting the custom doors are way outta my price range.

Barbara Chase · Answer

If you can't find doors tall enough try using shutters fastened together

Tina · Answer

I was going to suggest the same thing as Joe Howell. Add a 1x3' painted board from the ceiling (the width of your opening) to look like a finished piece of moulding. It will look clean and you won't notice a gap between the doors and the ceiling.

Julie Hoffman · Answer

What about drapes instead. IKEA has lots is choices in long lengths. Or you could use paint drop cloths.

Anne fenske · Answer

I would use the upper part for reed baskets for stuff, re: hats, purses, cameras, sandals, or summer stuff. Then make your doors fit the rest of the opening. Use nice trim all around whole closet. Or do doors on top half and doors on bottom half. The trim will make it happen and no one will see the stuff uptop, that doesn't get used as often.Louvered doors are best as clothes need to breath; clothes last longer that way. Good luck.

Grace Grieco · Answer

I had the same problem. I didn't want to spend the extra 300. for custom length, I purchased 84 inches in length, for 120.I built a frame out of 2x4 and secured it to the top opening of my closet, then covered the front of the frame with a piece of light weight wood.Home Depot cut the pieces for me. I painted the frame same colour as my wall.

Chasity Hilliard Chandler · Answer

Put a trim on the top to make up for th space differance!

Shirley Kalinosky · Answer

We have trim at the top of ours. You have to remember too that if you get a thicker carpet anytime, they won't open over it! We were fortunate when we put our new carpet in that ours don't touch the carpet. Whew!

Beverly · Answer

ok I'm trying to make a shelf in my closet

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