A bifold barn door kit combines the aesthetic of a sliding barn door with the folding functionality of a traditional closet door. Instead of sliding fully to one side, the door panels fold in half, requiring significantly less wall space for the "open" position.

Bifold hardware is the ideal solution for tight spaces. If you have a wide doorway but don't have enough room on the adjacent wall for a door to slide open, the folding mechanism allows the doors to stay within or near the frame.

The amount of wall space required depends on your installation goals. Because our bifold systems stack on the outside of the frame, you must account for clearance on both ends of the track based on how the doors operate:

• For a Minimum Coverage Solution: You need 1 inch of wall space on every side where a door meets a wall. This ensures a proper 1-inch overlap to fully cover the door frame when the system is closed.
• For a Fully Clear Opening: To ensure the doors do not block any part of the walkthrough when retracted, you must have 5 inches of wall space per door fold on the side(s) where the doors stack.

Wall Space Examples for a Fully Clear Opening:

• 2-Door One-Way System (1 fold): Requires 5 inches on the folding side and 1 inch on the strike (non-folding) side.
• 4-Door One-Way System (2 folds): Requires 10 inches on the folding side and 1 inch on the strike side.
• 4-Door Biparting System (2 folds): Requires 5 inches on the left and 5 inches on the right.
• 8-Door Biparting System (4 folds): Requires 10 inches on the left and 10 inches on the right.

Technically, yes—but there are a few "must-haves" for it to work. Unlike a standard sliding door that stays flat against the wall, a bifold setup requires two panels to hinge together and "fold."

To ensure your doors play nice with our bifold hardware, keep these three requirements in mind:

• Pairs are Required: You need two door panels of the exact same width for each bifold section. If they are uneven, the folding geometry will be off, and the door won't close flush.
• Flat Edges: Avoid doors with rounded or "beveled" edges. For the cleanest look and smoothest fold, you want square-edge doors so the two panels sit tight against each other when closed.

Our bifold hardware is designed for various use cases, from quick closet refreshes to substantial architectural partitions. We offer two distinct tiers of hardware to ensure your system operates smoothly, regardless of your door’s material or size.

• Standard Bifold Kit: This system supports a total weight of 125 lbs for a two-panel set (62.5 lbs per door). It is the ideal choice for most interior projects involving hollow-core doors or standard solid-wood panels.
• Heavy Duty Bifold Kit: Built for high-end applications and massive openings, this kit supports a total weight of 400 lbs for a two-panel set (200 lbs per door). This is the go-to solution for thick reclaimed timber, industrial-grade doors, or oversized room dividers.

No. One of the biggest advantages of our bifold hardware is that it is completely trackless across the floor. Unlike traditional sliding doors or budget bifold kits that require a clunky metal channel, our system is designed to keep your flooring clean, unobstructed, and trip-free.

• The Bottom Pivot: While you don't need a track, the system does require a bottom pivot. This is a small, heavy-duty component that anchors to the floor or the side of the door jamb. It serves as the "stationary" point that allows the doors to fold and rotate securely without swinging out into the room.
• Seamless Transitions: Because there is no floor track, you can maintain a continuous flooring surface between rooms. This is the perfect solution for modern homes where you want a clean aesthetic and easy cleaning.
• Top-Hung Stability: The weight of the doors is entirely supported by the heavy-duty top track. The combination of the bottom pivot and a precision top guide pin ensures the doors stay perfectly aligned as they fold and slide.
• Designed for Various Use Cases: This trackless design makes our bifold kits ideal for laundry rooms, pantries, and closets where you don't want dust, hair, or debris collecting in a floor groove.

To determine the correct door size, you must first decide on your preferred installation style. Because our bifold hardware is an external mount system, the doors sit on the outside of the frame, requiring specific overlaps for both privacy and clearance.

Step 1: Determine Total Door Width

Choose the solution that best fits your space and functional needs:

• Minimum Coverage Solution: Best for basic privacy and space-saving. Take your total opening width and add 2 inches. This provides a 1-inch overlap on both the left and right sides of the frame.
• Fully Clear Opening Solution: Best for maximizing walkthrough space. You must add 5 inches of width per door fold to ensure the doors stack completely outside the frame.
• 2-Door One-Way (1 fold): Add 6 inches total (5" for the fold side + 1" for the strike side).
• 4-Door One-Way (2 folds): Add 11 inches total (10" for the fold side + 1" for the strike side).
• 4-Door Biparting (2 folds): Add 10 inches total (5" on each side).
• 8-Door Biparting (4 folds): Add 20 inches total (10" on each side).

Step 2: Calculate Individual Panel Width

Divide your Total Door Width (from Step 1) by the number of panels in your kit to find the width of each individual door.

Calculation Example: For a 4-door biparting system on a 60-inch opening using the Minimum Coverage Solution:

1. 60" (Opening) + 2" (Overlap) = 62" Total Door Width
2. 62" ÷ 4 panels = 15.5" per panel

Step 3: Determine Track Length

For a professional, flush-fit appearance, your track length should exactly match your Total Door Width. In the example above, you would cut your track to exactly 62 inches so the hardware aligns perfectly with the edge of your doors when closed.

Installing a bifold kit is slightly more involved than a standard single sliding door, but it is well within the reach of a confident DIYer. Because the doors fold and rotate rather than just sliding, there are a few extra steps required to ensure the geometry is perfect.

• Top Track & Hangers: The top track installation is nearly identical to a standard barn door. You’ll mount the track to your header and attach the hangers to the doors.
• Adding Hinges: The primary difference is that you will be hinging two door panels together. This requires careful alignment to ensure the doors stay level and fold flush against each other.
• Setting the Bottom Pivot: Unlike a standard door that uses a floor guide, you will install a bottom pivot. This component must be vertically aligned with the top pivot point on the track to ensure the door rotates smoothly without binding.

Each kit includes the top track, rollers, specialized bifold hinges, the bottom pivot assembly, and all necessary mounting screws and bolts. Please note that the door panels are sold separately.

Yes! We offer 4 Door Biparting Kits that allow for a "French door" style folding action, where four panels meet in the center and fold back to the left and right sides of the opening.

Absolutely. bifold barn doors are our #1 recommendation for pantries and laundry rooms because they allow full access to the shelving without the "swing" of a traditional door or the "wall clearance" of a standard slider.

To match your home's hardware, we offer these kits in our most popular finishes, including Matte Black, Arch Bronze, and Brushed Nickel.

Yes, our high-quality steel tracks are designed to be fully customizable. While they can be easily trimmed on-site, it is critical to follow the correct measurement logic to ensure your doors function and cover the opening properly.

• The Golden Rule: You should never cut the track to the exact width of your opening. To ensure the doors have enough room to fold and the pivot points are securely supported, the track must be longer than the opening itself.
• Match Your Door Width: For a professional, flush-fit finish, your track length must exactly match your total combined door width.
• Example: For a Minimum Coverage Solution on a 36-inch opening, your total door width (and track) should be at least 38 inches (accounting for a 1-inch overlap on each side).
• Example: For a Fully Clear Opening, your track would need to be even longer to match the larger door widths required to clear the frame.
• DIY Trimming: You can easily cut the track down with a hacksaw or a metal-cutting blade. If you purchased a 48-inch kit for a smaller opening, simply trim the rail to align perfectly with the edge of your panels.
• Custom Track Lengths: If you prefer a precision-cut solution, we offer professional custom track lengths. To get started, just fill out our custom quote form or email us directly with your project details.

We use a dual-material approach to ensure the best performance based on your specific needs. Our standard kits feature high-grade nylon rollers and precision hinges for a whisper-quiet, fluid movement that won't "catch" or "jump" like traditional closet hardware. For our high-capacity and industrial kits, we utilize heavy-duty steel rollers engineered to handle significantly higher weight loads while maintaining a premium, high-end feel. Both options are designed for long-term durability and smooth, effortless operation.

Determining your headroom—the space between the top of the door and the ceiling (or the lowest point of your header)—is the most critical step in a bifold installation. Because these doors must rotate and fold, the clearance requirements differ slightly from a standard sliding door.

• Standard Bifold Kits: These systems typically require 5 to 6 inches of clearance above the top of the door. This space allows for the mounting of the track, the top pivot assembly, and the guide hangers.
• Heavy Duty Bifold Kits: Due to the larger, more robust hangers and track, our Heavy Duty systems require 6 inches of headroom.
• Vertical Alignment: It is essential that this space is clear of crown molding, low-hanging lights, or decorative trim, as the hardware needs a flat surface for the top pivot to align vertically with the bottom pivot.