Sliding Doors Vs Bifold Doors For Closets

Keep in mind that sliding doors can be removed if you should need full access once in a while.

Sliding doors vs bifold doors for closets.

In choosing between bifold and sliding closet doors the main factor to consider is the size of your closet opening. If you want to be able to fully open the doors to give the seamless transition from inside to outside then go for bi fold doors. If you need full access to the closet or you just want to be able to open the doors and see everything at once then bifold doors are your best choice. However bi fold doors only offer a full view when completely open.

So if your closet is 72 wide using 2 doors each 36 wide will cost less than using 4 doors each 18 wide. Installed to fold back to one or both sides bi folding doors are a nice alternative to sliding doors because they give you access to the full width of your closet and only take up half as much floor space as a swinging door. Since wider doors are typically hung as sliders this does make sliding closet doors less expensive. Bifold closet doors with 3 1 2 louvers what if bifold doors are my only option.

Go for two large panels one sliding over the other to give two wide apertures. Sliding doors are going to offer the most unhindered view of the outside. Both types of closet door options work well enough initially but are prone to problems during normal use.