They allow you complete access to the interior of the.
Hanging carpet instead of closet door.
Sliding doors can be confusing to install on carpet because instead of small corner brackets they typically are installed with track brackets that run the width of the closet opening.
I did doors before carbet i m with ed 1 2 off the floor but i did all the finish trim after carpet set the base and door casings gently on the carpet don t push it tight.
Another reason could be unsightly tracks or guides in the carpet or in this case the lack of a guide to keep the doors from swinging forward and backwards.
I ve seen people reccomend both ways.
Tutorial on hanging closet sliding doors.
But for me as a diyer it was easier to do the base after the carpet and that way no gaps.
If the carpet or flooring isn t already down check there is a large enough gap underneath to allow for the floor covering and if there isn t mark what you need to cut off now too.
If you re remodeling your closet and installing sliding doors you may be concerned when it comes to installing the bottom brackets on your carpeting.
I usually allow about 18 20mm for carpet and underlay.
You can cut a spacer or use cardboard in between to ensure consistency when hanging more than one door.
A room divider will stand on its own and can act as a barrier between your closet and the rest of your room.
John spier owner of spier construction a building and remodeling company on block island r i responds.
Of course you can cut off the bottom of the doors but it s easy to avoid this extra work by planning ahead.
In my article hanging pre hung interior doors jul 16 i discussed the process i ve developed for installing interior doors in a fast and efficient manner.
Hold it firmly in place with one hand and pull the utility knife blade along both sides cutting through the carpet and carpet padding.
I enjoyed john spier s article on installing pre hung doors what about when the floors will be carpeted.
Set the track aside and grasp the carpet and padding strips pulling them up revealing the concrete subfloor.
Then get started with the prep work.
If floor space is limited in front of the closets consider bifold doors instead.
Sliding closet doors separate the closet from the bedroom without sacrificing any floor space.
Ask for rough opening dimensions when you order the doors.
Raise interior door jambs with scraps of trim to make sure the door will clear the carpeting.
If you set the interior door jambs directly on the subfloor there s a good chance the door will rub against the carpet later.
If your room is carpeted roll the carpet back out of the way and pry up the tackless strips wear leather gloves the barbs on tackless strips are wickedly sharp.
