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Old 02-01-2017, 10:03
Trulytrue
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I want to make three simple bi-folding doors for my home.
My doorways are a little larger size than a normal size door . 32inch x 79 inch

I will make them without the sliding mechanism
So basically a door with two parts held together with a piano hinge. and a magnetic catch in the middle for closing. They do not need to be locked ..


I cannot find where to buy the half size door panels I have found a few but would be cheaper to buy a full door and cut it ( I cannot do that or I would)

Where would be the best place to buy CHEAP door panels. half doors or maybe wardrobe door panels?
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Old 03-01-2017, 15:19
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Not sure if they would do it or not, but maybe get full size doors from B&Q and ask them to cut them in half for you ? Would need to be solid wood ones, obviously...
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Old 03-01-2017, 15:28
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We bought a couple of these ready made and just got a carpenter to come and fit them, although possibly not as inexpensive as if you make them yourself.
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Old 03-01-2017, 20:24
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Not sure if they would do it or not, but maybe get full size doors from B&Q and ask them to cut them in half for you ? Would need to be solid wood ones, obviously...
You have given me a idea! I made some windowsills in the summer with MDF I might get some sheets of that and get B&Q to cut them to size and then I can make some like that.

Thank you
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Old 03-01-2017, 20:56
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That's gonna be a very thin door leaf.
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Old 03-01-2017, 21:06
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That's gonna be a very thin door leaf.
They are only for making a room feel more cosy and smaller. I have curtains up at the moment but the dog is always pulling those down, so just something a little more solid and will serve to keep the dog in the one room. Well providing I hang the door the right way round
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