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   McDesign | Jan 22, 2008 04:28am | #1

   What is the small green protrusion onm each jamb?

   Maybe got an idea.

   Forrest

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   Design2Reno | Jan 22, 2008 04:34am | #2

   Drywall, typical finish for bifold doors.Dennis
   Vancouver, Canada

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   Sphere | Jan 22, 2008 04:39am | #3

   There are many pivot style hinges, depends on the total door weight. Just google "Pivot Hinges"Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

   "Success is not spontaneous combustion, you have to set yourself on Fire"

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   Design2Reno | Jan 22, 2008 04:44am | #4

   I only want to mount the frame (side) and to the door side, nothing to the floor.Dennis
   Vancouver, Canada

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   Sphere | Jan 22, 2008 04:46am | #5

   Trim off the sheetrock and add a wood jamb then use butt hinges.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

   "Success is not spontaneous combustion, you have to set yourself on Fire"

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   dovetail97128 | Jan 22, 2008 04:47am | #6

   There are pivot hinges that mount to the frame available.
   They can't get your Goat if you don't tell them where it is hidden.

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   rlrefalo | Jan 22, 2008 04:49am | #7

   I doubt the jamb is going to be plumb or straight. Why not just eliminate that drywall detail and use butt hinges and casing on a new jamb ?

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   NickNukeEm | Jan 22, 2008 04:56am | #8

   If you don't remove the drywall, the hinge will become loose in a matter of months, or sooner, due to the door's weight and opening/closing action.  Even if you screw them in tight (can't see mortising the leafs in drywall) the outer screws may only be biting in the wall drywall.

   I'm with the others, remove the drywall, install a jamb.  If they don't like casing, there are ways to make a casing-less doorway.  Dado the jamb material to accept the drywall end is one way, though I've never tried it. 

   "I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul."  Invictus, by Henley.

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   DanH | Jan 22, 2008 05:59am | #9

   Soss hinges or cup hinges, but the projections might present a problem.

   If your view never changes you're following the wrong leader
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   brucet9 | Jan 22, 2008 06:51am | #10

   As light as bifold doors usually are, you may be able to use cafe hinges. The top bracket can be mounted inverted to allow for less top clearance.

   http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=267&filter=cafe%20hinges

   BruceT
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   gordsco | Jan 22, 2008 07:40am | #11

   What is going to stop the doors from swinging inward? How will the doors latch?

   You are probably better off keeping the track, and using top and bottom pivots for each door. Mount a backer with some magnet catches to keep the doors closed. Thats the cheap fix.

   If the customer wants double swinging closet doors, remove the bi-folds, re-frame the opening, buy regular doors/frame/ trim and install.

    

    

   Gord