UK diy (uk.d-i-y) For the discussion of all topics related to diy (do-it-yourself) in the UK. All levels of experience and proficency are welcome to join in to ask questions or offer solutions.

 
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
  #1   Report Post  
Posted to uk.d-i-y
dmc dmc is offline
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 292
Default Converting normal door to be a sliding door?


Now the new boiler and store is in place, I've ripped out the huge double
airing cupboard and now have to sort out the room to be a useful bedroom.

We've ordered a HiSleeper (bed on big legs - big *expensive* legs :-/) and
while measuring up today the thought of converting the door to be a sliding
door crossed my mind...

I was pondering changing the way the door is hung so that it opened outwards
but that isn't great as it's at the top of the stairs - recipe for disaster.

Looking at screwfix they appear to have a "kit" for 25 quid or so - anyone
know if it's any good at all? If it's crap, is there a better, more expensive
solution? Or should I just forget the idea as sliding doors are all just
crap?

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/12029/...all-Race-762mm

is the thing I was looking at. No bottom track would be kinda essential.

Looking at http://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/ shows a mind boggling range
of solutions and prices...

So, anyone done this before? The door is currently a bog standard plain painted
door (crap egg box construction) so nothing too heavy.

Cheers,

Darren (now to attempt to repair the sagging lathe and plaster ceiling - I
*really* don't want to take that down!)

 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules

Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Sliding door Terry Cano Home Repair 7 October 22nd 08 01:11 PM
Fitting a stable door - can I simply chop a normal door and fit it? bp UK diy 10 October 19th 08 03:43 AM
Fitting a 71' french door into a 74" sliding door opening Greg Kroll Home Repair 4 March 29th 08 12:17 AM
Converting 2 Garage Doors into 1 Door?? Mikelly Home Repair 7 October 13th 06 02:35 AM
Door closers on every internal door - normal? markc UK diy 11 July 26th 05 04:21 PM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 04:12 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2025 DIYbanter.
The comments are property of their posters.
 

About Us

"It's about DIY & home improvement"