On 4/20/17 12:44 AM, OFWW wrote:
On Wed, 19 Apr 2017 21:58:05 -0400, wrote:

I can see them in certain circumstances but few. I'd rather see these
than the damned bifold closet doors. Worse, metal or, (gack)
mirrored, bifold doors.

May I ask what is the problem with bifold closet doors, as opposed to
sliding doors?

Reason being two of my bedrooms are being redone and the built in
closets we are stuck with in this house. I was considering going to
bifold doors in order to fully access the interior as well as not
messing with the center floor guides for sliders.


There's nothing inherently wrong with bi-fold doors. They are a great
design that allows for full access to closets with minimal intrusion
into the adjacent space.

I think many people's disdain for them comes from two reasons.
1. The mounting/sliding hardware is pretty flimsy and the doors often
become difficult to operate because of problems with the hardware or
improper installation or re-installation after a flooring change, ie:
carpet to hardwood.
2. The ubiquitous style/production of them has given them somewhat of a
McDonalds reputation. People seem them everywhere and think they are
cheap and ugly.

Ugly is subjective, but that slatted, shutter-style door gets old fast.


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