I'm installing Jeldwen bifold doors on my closet and I need to cut off
1/2inch off each doors side - my closet is 47inches wide. Can I cut
them down from the side?

Thanks

KayCe234 wrote:
I'm installing Jeldwen bifold doors on my closet and I need to cut off
1/2inch off each doors side - my closet is 47inches wide. Can I cut
them down from the side?

In all likelihood, yes...probably can see the ends of the side
structural pieces on the top and bottom to see how wide they are--I'd
expect 1-2".

If, they're the honeycomb flat panel doors, one can always refill and
glue in a piece to make up for the original if do need more trimming
than original pieces allow. In that case, of course, it would be
simpler to take it all off one side and only have the one repair, but
most likely in your case you'll be alright w/ 1/2".

There's always a possibility the OEM web site just might have data on
that question as well, of course...

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dpb wrote:
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structural pieces on the top and bottom to see how wide they are--I'd
expect 1-2".

That was intended to be 1-1/2" (or so), sorry...

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On Aug 18, 2:38*pm, dpb wrote:
dpb wrote:

...

structural pieces on the top and bottom to see how wide they are--I'd
expect 1-2".

That was intended to be 1-1/2" (or so), sorry...

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Thanks so much -- now that you said it, I can see the piece on the
bottom and I have more than enough room to take off.

Thanks again!

JELD-WEN had written this in response to
http://www.thestuccocompany.com/main...es-325690-.htm
:
Hi KayCe234,

This depends on what type of jeld-wen bifold you purchased. There is only
approx 1" of side stile on each side of each individual panels if this
bifold is a flush or molded design. If you trim off more than 3/16 off any
side, this will void your warranty. trimming off more than this would
compromise the integrity of you bifold unit and may cause it to fail or
warp. I would be happy to help you though if you can provide me a little
more information about your product. Is this a 2 door bifold unit or a 4
door bifold unit? Knowing this, I will be able to give you a more definate
answer. If this is a 2dr unit you would only be able to trim off 3/4" or
under total (evenly off each side of the panels) If this is a 4 door
unit, you can trim off a total of 1.5" (evenly off each side. You could
technically trim off more than 3/16" on each side if needed but it would
definately be at your own decision and not recommended by JELD-WEN. If
this is a Premium Wood Bifold then you may only trim off 1/8" off each
side to stay within our warranty. You are welcome to contact me @
877-535-3462 or email me @ if it is more
convenient to you if you have any further questions. You may also visit
our website at jeld-wen.com. Thank you and please don't hesitate to
contact our office if you have any further questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Kathleen Oleachea
Customer Service Manager
JELD-WEN Door Customer Service
877-535-3462
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dpb wrote:

KayCe234 wrote:
I'm installing Jeldwen bifold doors on my closet and I need to cut
off
1/2inch off each doors side - my closet is 47inches wide. Can I
cut
them down from the side?

In all likelihood, yes...probably can see the ends of the side
structural pieces on the top and bottom to see how wide they are--I'd
expect 1-2".

If, they're the honeycomb flat panel doors, one can always refill and
glue in a piece to make up for the original if do need more trimming
than original pieces allow. In that case, of course, it would be
simpler to take it all off one side and only have the one repair, but
most likely in your case you'll be alright w/ 1/2".

There's always a possibility the OEM web site just might have data on
that question as well, of course...

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On Aug 18, 5:06*pm, KayCe234 wrote:
On Aug 18, 2:38*pm, dpb wrote:

dpb wrote:

...

structural pieces on the top and bottom to see how wide they are--I'd
expect 1-2".

That was intended to be 1-1/2" (or so), sorry...

--

Thanks so much -- now that you said it, I can see the piece on the
bottom and I have more than enough room to take off.

Thanks again!

I think you mean cut off 'each side' of the doors so they will fit
into the 47 inch wide opening? The height is OK??????

Suggestion is to very careful. Just because top and bottom of hollow
core doors is say 1.5 inches the wood strips down each side may be
much thinner?

We suggest that the safest way would be to cut 'a little bit off '
each side' of 'each door'. Guess that would be eight edges? assuming
two two foot wide bifolds each side, left and right?

If so one eighth off each edge would be more than an inch, because the
width of the saw cut would be included.

A quarter inch, off each of eight edges, if indeed there is enough
wood in edge of each door, could result in overall width reduction of
more than two inches?