How to Install Sliding Bypass Closet Doors

How to Install Sliding Bypass Closet Doors | Every Step in Detail!

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7 ай бұрын

In this video, I remove some bi-fold doors that were falling apart and replace them with sliding bypass doors. Luckily framing for sliding doors and bi-folds are (almost) always the same size so swapping them out is pretty easy. After installing the new closet doors, I also show you how to cut down the doors so that they can slide over the floor hardware. I end the project with adding a piece of trim to give the closet a more finished look and finally, added the door pulls.
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@TheFixerHomeRepair 7 ай бұрын

Subscribe to my channel: bit.ly/SubscribeToTheFixer Thanks for watching! 😃

@katherinecarroll3706 7 ай бұрын

I love how you show everything you do and you do not leave steps in your videos.

@JustinBenjaminOnline Ай бұрын

Except for the part I can't figure out about how to hang them lol

@DeanaRodriguez-rx7iw 5 ай бұрын

I was so frustrated with my old bifold doors, and I was about to call a professional to replace them. But then I found this video, and I was able to do it myself! Much thanks!

@skitzochik 7 ай бұрын

your bloopers at the end are a gamechanger ... plus ur camera girl is really good at what she does...hats off to her

@emiller7040 7 ай бұрын

My parents had sliders in a house built in 1954. Didn't know they still sold them! I guess if you wait long enough, everything comes back in style! Good job on some old school doors!

@HannahMattox 7 ай бұрын

Props to Lauren for being an awesome camera person 🤣

@chichitex1252 7 ай бұрын

Ha! I was feeling a little low about my non-handy nature and envious of how smoothly you did that closet door switch out. It perked me right up when I saw your end bloopers and everything wasn’t all rosy with you doing the job! Thanks for including them!❤❤❤

@esoraleak 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for saving the day. My husband and I were trying to re-install old sliding doors and couldn't figure out why we were having so much trouble. We didn't realize the hardware has two different sizes and that the 3/8" one needs to go in the back.

@crazzie7 7 ай бұрын

Wonderful how to. I really needed something like this last August when we were prepping our house to sell. There are other videos out there but you make the process easier to understand. Love all your content. Makes me feel I can tackle any home project! :)

@Aybtar 6 ай бұрын

Man, you are just perfect in what you're doing. This is the only video that tells me the details as I bought the same door and had no idea how to install it until I watched this video. Thax a lot

@jimaronson2323 7 ай бұрын

As usual, Matt, great video. Love the outtakes! 😂

@januzi2 7 ай бұрын

I remember installing doors like that. They had a mechanism that would prevent them from self-opening. Basically, you had to use a little bit of force, to move them from the "stop position".

@AmandaStevenson-el1iq 5 ай бұрын

Just followed this tutorial and it made the process a breeze! The detailed steps were super easy to follow and I appreciate the close-up shots for clarity. My closet looks amazing with the new doors, all thanks to this helpful video!"

@TheFixerHomeRepair 5 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! 😁

@ShawnJones 7 ай бұрын

We had sliding on two closets and hated them. Replaced with bifold and it's so much better. So all depends on your needs and location.

@TheFixerHomeRepair 7 ай бұрын

Agreed! I did a bi-fold in my hallway but that was my only option because it was a small opening and in a tight location.

@patsygardiner8999 7 ай бұрын

I am changing all my closet doors to bifold. So much easier to see everything inside.

@bknapp9728 7 ай бұрын

We had some irregular sized, damaged bi-fold doors. We considered adding wood spacers on each side to enable much lower cost doors. Finally, we landed on sliders...the cost savings, and not having to adjust the closet entry dimensions. With the sliders, we can leave one side open without encroaching on space within an already small bedroom.

@Fingerprintguy 6 ай бұрын

That's exactly where we are at, irregular closet door opening. Bought bifold doors slightly larger then installed a roller kit like above.@@bknapp9728

@personperson9591 6 ай бұрын

Lol yeah looking to do the same and came across this, sadly the opposite of what Im needing to do. Im turning an office closet into an entertainment cabinet, already built shelving and mounted the tv, took off the sliding doors, but like the idea of closing it off with bifold so the room looks neater.

@traderj5595 5 ай бұрын

Great job explaining the process

@Outdoor_MED 7 ай бұрын

You make valuable content my friend so thank you!

@TheFixerHomeRepair 7 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@smarthome2660 7 ай бұрын

The outtakes at the end made you sound like Tim The Tool Man Taylor, grunting (24:34).

@josephglass4429 4 ай бұрын

Love the green Ryobi impact drill we have a Ryobi set at our house that stuff comes in handy

@wendydix5534 7 ай бұрын

Love those outtakes

@zacharyalanwright 5 ай бұрын

The mini clips at the end of the video are great 😂

@sheliaboyden5265 6 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much.

@allanwang5394 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your videos that are always useful and awesome!!👍🏻

@alanrobison3298 7 ай бұрын

Nice job big guy!

@lcook0825 7 ай бұрын

Great video, Matt.

@williamwales6619 7 ай бұрын

Every days a school day.😂👍

@BrianRouse 29 күн бұрын

Thanks brother…the wheel adjustment saved me.

@karimgomez6933 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Neat job and very well detail explained. Have to say got lost when you said floor needs to move. What?

@HannahMattox 7 ай бұрын

I definitely noticed the dang flooring change 🤣🤣 it took me an hour to watch this whole video and that almost forgotten you mentioned it 😂

@vikrantsingh1396 2 ай бұрын

Amazing explanation .i was looking for this kind of video.Thanks heaps

@kriswilder4186 2 ай бұрын

Great video, great work. The exact info i was seeking, thank you!

@camillusbyrne5736 5 ай бұрын

Excellent great details. Thank you

@deannaoverstreet4146 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@andresmoreno9991 2 ай бұрын

That edits at the end 😂😂

@bradredcrow1529 7 ай бұрын

just love watching you nd your channel ❤❤

@1styoudummy 7 ай бұрын

I was disappointed that you didn’t make a door rip fence that I talked about in length the last time you cut down a door. Factory cuts every time. Extremely easy to make and use. You could make a whole video on it.

@theresagreat1618 7 ай бұрын

Wow I was think you made it look so easy thank you for the outtakes😅

@wendy833 7 ай бұрын

I miss having a guy like you around.

@ldqa2737 7 ай бұрын

24:34 😂😂 Thanks for great tips on adjusting. I have those in my guest house the need work I like bifold doors because i can get a wider access to the closet space so those are in the main house.

@jimb1713 7 ай бұрын

Just an observation - the kit you used is an extruded aluminum track, which I’ve had great success with. The one linked in the video description is a formed steel track which (personal opinion) is not as good. Also, I can mail ordered extruded aluminum track up to 106” for wider openings whereas the steel track seems to stop at 72”. Good job as usual!

@JUNXRCZ 6 ай бұрын

"uh, eh , ah , oh , eh ". . . . haha love the outro. really helpful video overall, thanks for sharing

@sparksmcgee6641 5 ай бұрын

Hot glue for the guide on the floor. Get some filler or bondo. You should never use caulking on nail or screws. Good video.

@michaelplays2449 7 ай бұрын

Nice job !!

@motivationalbluesky 2 ай бұрын

Love the edit at the end had us laughing thank you after this video I feel like a pro 😅

@JamesLeatherman 7 ай бұрын

My sliders from 1987 are literally the exact same hanging brackets. I'm living in the future.

@had_enough_of_woke 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this instructional video. I'm getting ready to convert my double bi-fold doors into bypass sliding doors. This video was what I needed. Can you tell me, please, if there will be a gap (or space) inbetween the front door and the back door. The reason I'm asking, is I will be using a quarter inch think poplar board as a mending plate for each of the bi-fold doors, making them into four solid doors. I want to know if the thickness of the mending plate will interfere with sliding the doors back and forth. Please let me know. I may have to re-think my idea to mend the doors together. Thank you.

@ktchpmn 7 ай бұрын

Very informative video! To clarify something @ 13:31, you're suggesting putting a 3/4" piece of plywood under the door holder thingy to help keep it in place? My piece is on carpet but it's always so wiggly so looking for a way to help keep it sturdy

@tamora.monique 7 ай бұрын

As always 🎉

@TheDrewCharles 7 ай бұрын

Would Like to have seen you install pocket door

@Pallidus_Rider 7 ай бұрын

The Fixer 👍

@licon452 7 ай бұрын

Who are you and why do you keep commenting "The Fixer 👍" in ALL his videos!? And why does the Fixer keep hearting your comment!?

@jcsgaragejohnc.5027 7 ай бұрын

Hello Sir, I have been watching several of your videos. Enjoyed them all. Looking for advice on a project. Would like to put down linoleum 12x12 Tiles on the garage concrete floor. Would I use a adhesive to make sure they stick . TYIA - John

@randycadkins 7 ай бұрын

Man, how did you learn all that you know? I'm a new subscriber, lol are you a carpenter by trade? Handyman? Just curious. Thanks!

@gregmize01 7 ай бұрын

Fixer, was watching The Funny Carpenter's KZfaq channel and he recently purchased a future renter property that he plans on remodeling. From the purchase, he'll get future content for his channel and a money making property when it's ready. Seems like a win/win. Would you ever consider doing this for your channel? Thanks

@curtw8827 7 ай бұрын

Nice install, I did 4 sets of these. But....will that top trim piece have enough clearance to allow the front door to swing out to be unhooked if you want to remove them to paint elsewhere? Obviously the bottom divider would have to be removed.

@jsaysyay 7 ай бұрын

huh wow those doors are so simple in idea, idk why i thought it would be more complicated than just "they hang" lol. my closet is like 8 feet wide w/bifold but tbh i like it that way (though oh my GOD my entire life i cannot get the right door to be level and straight with the wall because i think my dad f-ed up the hole in the base when i was younger lol)

@antitouchable 6 ай бұрын

Wonder if you could do a pocket door to span that size of opening. Of course it would have to be a custom door but it's better than a tiny opening.

@Redd00 7 ай бұрын

Talk about a goated closet. You got a tumblr, waterproof vinyl flooring, tool bag, and a sweatshirt or hoodie.

@TheBlindjedi 7 ай бұрын

The bypass door fit perfectly and the paint was removed in the area of the track. It seems you have undone someone’s “upgrade” to bifold doors

@hawthornhobbit 7 ай бұрын

Oh this is so helpful. Thank you. I wonder if there is enough space in the closet wall if it could be made into a type of pocket door? Sort of like a barn doorish.

@hawthornhobbit 7 ай бұрын

I am sensory sensitive. I would so need to put a little felt on the edge so the door wouldn't make a sound when opening. Also again. LOVE the out takes.

@Kil7witch84 7 ай бұрын

That finish! 🤣

@annd9259 3 ай бұрын

If you would be so kind to answer. I have bypass doors installed in 1964. The wheel is just on a post that is inserted into the top of the door. Do you know what it is called. Ive found hardware for bifold doors but none say bypass. They are old heavy mirror doors if that makes a difference. I love how this is step by step. I am hoping i dont have to replace my doors, but i know what video i will watch if i need to. Thanks, Diana

@horiacojocariu7804 6 ай бұрын

👍👍👍

@natellaeiden3135 Ай бұрын

Can you remove the doors if needed since the stopper at the bottom is screwed to the floor? Thanks.

@waynepennington2769 7 ай бұрын

You first started there was carpet on the floor did you rip it up.

@Hannersyn 7 ай бұрын

He had another video previously where he redid the flooring in this room. I’m guessing he just started this video while the old door was up, then finished after the floor was done.

@smarthome2660 7 ай бұрын

@ 2:56 he stated he was removing the carpet & @ 23:40 watch him point to who installed the "nice floor". Check the description for How to Remove Carpet and Install Vinyl Flooring | Duralux Luxury Vinyl Plank LVP over Concrete.

@Jminenna 7 ай бұрын

what do you use to edit your videos?

@marksmith0209 7 ай бұрын

Did you find a 3/4 inch drillbit though?

@elizete2776 7 ай бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@hernanserrano3464 2 ай бұрын

Question. I have sliding doors just like those. However, they are always falling off the track and miserable to move left or right. How can I prevent that from happening? Do I have to start over and install new doors all together!!!

@Heymrk 7 ай бұрын

🐝

@saulgoodman2018 6 ай бұрын

I would have did the easy way, and use hinges.

@sgiauque Ай бұрын

what if your ceiling is exposed concrete?

@gezahagngebremedhen3436 4 ай бұрын

If it is carpant how we gono fix.the sliding door

@chrisw443 7 ай бұрын

You'll never guess who installed that floor.

@Break.Free007 4 ай бұрын

Are these the closest doors that slides inside the wall?

@TheFixerHomeRepair 4 ай бұрын

No those are called pocket doors. The hardware is a bit different.

@Break.Free007 4 ай бұрын

I think im gonna like that drill and im a hands on person ,so Im gonna watch..but I hate geometry and metrics..so😢 do this means they dont have any way or tools to help me become a member on your channel...this type of is kinda hands on ..

@firesurfer 5 ай бұрын

I hate cheap hardware. Johnson makes a much better track/hanger setup for about $105. It's much more durable and runs so much smoother. (138 F Sliding Bypass Door Hardware) 60''

@ivanwill 7 ай бұрын

Okay, cut…! 😂

@joha7484 7 ай бұрын

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@nolongeramused8135 7 ай бұрын

My only problem with sliding doors is when the get out of alignment with the bottom rails. For some reason carpet really tends to screw things up for some installations.

@ryandrury6102 7 ай бұрын

Why didn’t you take the time to paint that wood instead of just installing that track should’ve painted that wood white like the rest so it don’t stand out.

@TheFixerHomeRepair 7 ай бұрын

Hey! I would have but it's my friends house and they are going to paint but haven't decided on wall and trim colors.