Supplies for Bi-Fold Doors

Quickly find everything you need to install bifold doors

Adjusting bifold doors is are an easy way to make storage space more functional. Accordion closet doors work well in restaurants, offices and retail shops as a way to keep storage areas out of sight and at the same time fully accessible. Additionally, since accordion doors come in a wide range of styles, colors and materials, they can enhance the overall design and beauty of a room.

Whether you are installing bifold interior doors, exterior bifold doors, custom bi-fold doors or glass bi-fold doors, you'll need certain supplies. Fortunately, these supplies are relatively inexpensive and can be found quickly on the Internet. Some of the supplies for bi-fold doors that you will need include:

1. Metal track;

2. Brackets and pivots;

3. And knobs and handles.

 

Purchase metal track for bi-fold doors

The metal track along the top of the door frame is essential to the proper opening and closing of bi-fold doors. If you are installing bi-folding doors that are heavier than normal, you will need a commercial-grade track.
Try: Check out Designer Doors for a good selection of track for the top of bi-fold doors. You can also purchase kits that include the hardware for installing the track. ClosetDoorProducts.com specializes in selling hardware for bi-fold doors and has a good selection of track and track kits.

Purchase brackets and pivots for bi-fold doors

Adjustable brackets and pivots are what make accordion doors so unique. With a few quick turns of a screwdriver, you can tweak the height and width of the doors to ensure they fit properly into the door frame and easily open and close. If you are installing heavy-duty commercial doors, you should use heavy-duty brackets and pivots.
Try: Wholesale Replacement Hardware has a good selection of floor brackets, pivot brackets and top hanger brackets for bi-fold doors. The website does have a $25 minimum order. Hardware and Tools Corporation bills itself as the Internet's largest hardware store and, consequently, stocks a large number of bifold door brackets and pivots.

Purchase knobs and handles for bi-fold doors

Knobs and handles provide the finishing touch for bi-fold doors. In areas where customers or clients will be, a beautiful knob is a simple way to dress up your doors. If the doors will get a lot of use, you may want to select a sturdy set of knobs and handles that can withstand some abuse.
Try: For a great selection of knobs, check out MyKnobs.com. The website has more than 60 styles of bi-fold door knobs, ranging in price from around $10 for basic knobs to around $140 for elaborate designer knobs. Free shipping is available on purchases of more than $99. For basic knobs and handles, browse osCommerce's Door and Window Parts website. It sells simple metal and plastic knobs for less than $5.

 

• Before ordering supplies for bifold doors, be sure to check the retailer's return policy. Some charge a restocking fee as high as 50% on all returns. That is a fee you don't want to get stuck paying.

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