I m very picky when it comes to closet doors i don t really like any of the options out there.
Make your own sliding closet doors.
We took lots of photos for this easy diy because we want you all to have the joy of owning your own.
Dimensions for your build will largely be dependent on the size of your doorway so that the sliding door is big enough to.
Alright so you have your laminated decorative panel.
Then subtract 1 2 from the width of each panel and 3 4 of an inch from the bottom.
Customize your sliding closet doors to be a perfect fit for your home family and lifestyle.
Today we are taking some standard interior doors and turning them into sliding closet doors.
This is an easy diy for anyone.
Shoji style sliding closet doors from scratch.
Pick the right closet door that is functional and complements your style.
I know it s pretty awesome looking.
First you have the rolling closet doors that always cover half the closet half the time and are a bit of a nightmare to install hate em then you have the old fashioned kind of closet doors where its basically just two interior doors side by side that open out i like this idea but they re.
Step 8 push doors to one side and adjust the roller hangers to make them square with the side of the closet.
My house had the generic metal bi fold closet doors which look very cheap.
I wanted a higher end look but not a higher end price tag.
Save space and add an architectural design element with sliding pocket doors.
First make a wooden frame that is the same dimension as your masonite using the diagram above to assemble your 2 2 boards with one screw joining each board.
Finding sliding closet door hardware can be tricky and expensive so today i am going to show you how we made the door and the sliding closet door hardware we chose.
Shopping list for easy closet doors.
I would make a total of 4 doors to go in my closet opening how to customize your own okay here s how i did it.
Hang the rear door first on the sliding door track followed by the front door.
You first need to build the diy sliding door frame using 2 2 lumber.
After pricing real shoji doors at near 1000 i decided i could build something similar make it more durable and m.
Build the frame you don t need an architect s plans to build a door you just need a drill or even less a screw driver.
Pocket doors for closets.
The reason i say 3 4 from the bottom is because i did 1 2 inch.