I want to install a bi-fold door on a closet opening which doesn't have
molding. It's a clean drywall opening from out to in. A bi-fold door has
the sliding track which mounts to the top and I want it installed
flushed with the front wall. Unfortunately, the track will be seen on a
plain and clean opening. Anyone know of a way to hide the track without
installing a door molding?

Gracias

On Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:08:02 -0400, Meanie
wrote:

I want to install a bi-fold door on a closet opening which doesn't have
molding. It's a clean drywall opening from out to in. A bi-fold door has
the sliding track which mounts to the top and I want it installed
flushed with the front wall. Unfortunately, the track will be seen on a
plain and clean opening. Anyone know of a way to hide the track without
installing a door molding?

Gracias

I recessed the track back to the center of the opening. Not as
obvious as if it would be closer to the outside.

Meanie wrote:
I want to install a bi-fold door on a closet opening which doesn't
have molding. It's a clean drywall opening from out to in. A
bi-fold door has the sliding track which mounts to the top and I
want it installed flushed with the front wall. Unfortunately, the
track will be seen on a plain and clean opening. Anyone know of a
way to hide the track without installing a door molding?

Gracias

No, invisible paint has been discontinued.

But what's your objection to hiding it with wood? Those tracks are usually
in the range of 1/2" x 1". Mount the track toward the back of the opening
and nail on a 1x2 abutting and in front of it. Arrange things to leave at
least 1/4" space between the molding edge and opening; round over the bottom
edge, paint it and it will look much better than a strip of mill finish
aluminum.



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"dadiOH" wrote in message
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Meanie wrote:
I want to install a bi-fold door on a closet opening which doesn't
have molding. It's a clean drywall opening from out to in. A
bi-fold door has the sliding track which mounts to the top and I
want it installed flushed with the front wall. Unfortunately, the
track will be seen on a plain and clean opening. Anyone know of a
way to hide the track without installing a door molding?

Gracias

No, invisible paint has been discontinued.

But what's your objection to hiding it with wood? Those tracks are
usually in the range of 1/2" x 1". Mount the track toward the back of the
opening and nail on a 1x2 abutting and in front of it. Arrange things to
leave at least 1/4" space between the molding edge and opening; round over
the bottom edge, paint it and it will look much better than a strip of
mill finish aluminum.

I haven't seen an extruded aluminum bi-fold track since the '60s, these days
they all seem to be made from sheet steel that is folded into a track and
painted white. Also if the track is installed flush with the drywall or
jamb, the doors will probably sit proud of the drywall or jamb, because most
tracks are narrower than a standard 1 3/8" door. Check your actual
measurements before proceeding.

On Jun 17, 4:22*pm, "dadiOH" wrote:
Meanie wrote:
I want to install a bi-fold door on a closet opening which doesn't
have molding. It's a clean drywall opening from out to in. A
bi-fold door has the sliding track which mounts to the top and I
want it installed flushed with the front wall. Unfortunately, the
track will be seen on a plain and clean opening. Anyone know of a
way to hide the track without installing a door molding?

Gracias

No, invisible paint has been discontinued.

But what's your objection to hiding it with wood? *Those tracks are usually
in the range of 1/2" x 1". *Mount the track toward the back of the opening
and nail on a 1x2 abutting and in front of it. Arrange things to leave at
least 1/4" space between the molding edge and opening; round over the bottom
edge, paint it and it will look much better than a strip of mill finish
aluminum.

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dadiOH
____________________________

Winters getting colder? *Tired of the rat race?
Taxes out of hand? Maybe just ready for a change?
Check it out...http://www.floridaloghouse.net

Non- symmetrical 1/4 x 1/2 inch quarter-round painted to match the
opening should be able to hide almost any track I have seen.