Does a Bifold Door Need a Track?

Do bi-fold doors need a bottom track? Technically, no—installing bi-fold doors without a bottom track is possible, and it's often done with doors made from wood or plastic, or internal bi-fold doors.

How do you make a bifold door without a track?

How to Install Bifold Doors Without Track Using an Upper Rail
  1. Measure the distance from one side of the doorway to the other. ...
  2. There should be two holes at the top end of the door. ...
  3. Put the hinge pin into the end hole. ...
  4. Push the roller pin in the other hole. ...
  5. With the door on the floor, find the hinge end.

Do bifold doors come with a track?

Gather Tools and Materials

Once you've chosen the bifold door that will work best in your space, take a look at the items included in the box. Most doors come with the pins, brackets, tracks and screws required for installation.

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