Maximize your widest openings with our Triple Track Bypass Hardware, engineered to stack three doors within a remarkably narrow footprint. Perfect for grand room dividers and oversized closets, this system allows three doors to glide independently for total flexibility and a sleek, designer finish.
Master the Wide Opening: Triple Track Bypass Engineering
Are you looking for a high-end solution for a grand opening without sacrificing your wall space? Our Triple Bypass Barn Door Hardware Kits are the ultimate architectural answer for ambitious DIYers and designers alike. Unlike standard bypass systems, our triple track design allows three independent doors to glide on their own dedicated rails, stacking neatly to reveal nearly the entire width of your opening.
Why Choose a Triple Track System?
Standard hardware often requires massive wall "parking" space for open doors. Our triple-track engineering is designed for high-efficiency footprints:
- Independent Movement: All three doors slide freely, allowing you to access any part of your closet or room with a single finger.
- Minimalist Depth: Despite holding three doors, the precision-engineered brackets keep the stack as slim as possible, maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic.
- Reduced Gaps: Our kits are manufactured for tight tolerances, significantly reducing the "light gap" between doors for better privacy and sound dampening.
Built for Performance and Style
Whether you are creating a dynamic partition for an open-concept living area or a smart storage solution for a master suite, these kits are built to handle the weight. Every component is meticulously crafted from steel to ensure quiet operation and a lifetime of reliability.
Technical Highlights:
- Weight Capacity: Engineered to support heavy, solid-core doors with ease.
- Versatile Applications: Ideal for media rooms, laundry centers, and large-scale pantry transformations.
- Straightforward Installation: Designed with the "Weekend Warrior" in mind, our kits include comprehensive guides to ensure a pro-level result without the contractor's bill.
- Note: These kits include the high-performance hardware systems only. To complete your look, browse our Barn Door Collection for solid-core options that perfectly complement this triple-track system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Triple Bypass Barn Door Kit is the ultimate space-saving solution for extra-wide openings where wall space is non-existent. This system utilizes three parallel tracks mounted one in front of the other, allowing three separate doors to slide and stack behind one another.
- Three-Track Design: Unlike single or double systems, the Triple Bypass gives each of the three doors its own dedicated track.
- Independent Movement: Because each door operates independently, you have total flexibility. You can slide all three doors to the left, the right, or stagger them however you choose.
- Maximum Accessibility: This configuration is ideal for large closets, laundry rooms, or as a room divider. It allows you to open up two-thirds of your total opening width by stacking all three doors into the footprint of a single panel.
- Depth Requirement: Keep in mind that because there are three layers of hardware, this system will protrude further from the wall than a standard or double bypass kit.
The choice between a Triple Bypass and a Double Bypass comes down to how much of your opening you need to access at one time and the total width of the space.
- Choose a Triple Bypass (Three Tracks) when you have a very wide opening and want to maximize your walkthrough space. Because each of the three doors has its own track, you can stack all three doors behind one another. This allows you to open up two-thirds (66%) of your total opening. It’s the perfect solution for wide closets or room dividers where a double bypass would still leave half the opening blocked.
- Choose a Double Bypass (Two Tracks) for standard wide openings where accessing half (50%) of the space at a time is sufficient. This system uses only two tracks, meaning it sits closer to the wall (less "projection" into the room) than a triple system.
- Consider Your Depth: A Triple Bypass requires significantly more wall depth to accommodate the third track. If your space is narrow—like a tight hallway—the Double Bypass is the lower-profile choice.
Since this system uses three parallel rails, it requires more depth than standard kits. You should plan for approximately 7 to 8 inches of clearance from the wall to the front of the outermost hanger. This ensures all three doors have room to glide without friction.
To ensure your triple bypass system provides full privacy with no visible gaps, your door widths must account for two types of overlap: the opening overlap (where the doors overlap the wall/casing) and the internal overlap (where the doors meet each other).
For a three-door, three-track setup, follow this calculation:
- Measure the Opening: Start with your total opening width (e.g., 76 inches).
- Add Opening Overlap: Add 4 inches (2 inches for each side) so the doors extend past the frame.
- Add Internal Overlaps: Add another 4 inches (2 inches for each of the two points where the doors overlap one another).
- Divide by Three: Take the final total and divide by the number of doors.
Calculation Example (for a 76" opening): (76" Opening + 4" Side Overlap + 4" Internal Overlap) = 84" 84" ÷ 3 Doors = 28" per door.
Yes. For triple bypass systems, a header board is mandatory. Because these systems support three doors on three parallel tracks, the weight and outward leverage are significantly higher than standard kits.
- The Requirement: You must use a minimum 1x6 hardwood header board.
- Structural Support: Triple tracks project further from the wall, creating a "lever" effect. Hardwood provides the density needed to anchor mounting bolts securely without sagging or pulling.
- Perfect Alignment: A header board allows you to anchor into every wall stud first, providing a perfectly flat, continuous surface to keep all three tracks parallel for a smooth glide.
Our triple track kits are engineered for high-performance and durability, supporting a total weight capacity of 220 lbs across the entire system. This robust rating makes the hardware suitable for a variety of door types, including solid wood, glass-paned, or heavy MDF panels, ensuring a safe and smooth glide for your multi-door installation.
Yes. Since each door sits on its own independent rail, you have total flexibility. You can stack all doors to the left, all to the right, or place one on each side with one in the middle.
You will need 10 inches of headroom above the door opening. This space is necessary to accommodate the triple-bracket mounting system and the hangers for all three doors.
Our triple bypass kits include a dedicated floor guide for each of the three doors. Providing individual guides ensures that every panel remains perfectly aligned on its own path, preventing "door sway" and keeping the panels from impacting one another.
- Standard Setup: Each kit includes low-profile guides, one for each door, allowing for maximum stability and smooth independent movement.
- Application-Specific Options: While our standard guides work for most projects, we offer a wide variety of floor guides to accommodate different flooring types. Whether you need a wall-mounted guide to avoid drilling into tile or hardwood, or a heavy-duty stay roller, we have a solution.
- Customizable Placement: Individual guides allow you to position the hardware exactly where your doors overlap, ensuring a consistent glide regardless of your opening width.
While these kits are optimized for three independent doors, they can accommodate a four-door configuration by having two doors share one of the three tracks. This is an excellent solution for wider openings where you want a "bi-parting" look on the front rail while the remaining doors slide independently on the rear tracks. For the best performance, ensure the combined weight of all four doors does not exceed the system's 220 lb total weight capacity.
Yes! To match your decor, our triple bypass hardware is available in Matte Black and Brushed Nickel. Our powder-coated finishes are designed to resist scratching even with heavy daily use.
While it involves more hardware than a single door, the logic is the same. The key is ensuring the mounting brackets are perfectly level. Our kits include comprehensive instructions specifically tailored to the triple-track geometry.
No. When installed correctly, your doors will not "clank" or impact one another. Because each door operates on its own dedicated track, they are physically separated by a consistent, engineered gap.
- Independent Track Alignment: Each door sits on its own parallel track, ensuring a safe distance between the panels as they slide.
- Sway Prevention: We include a floor guide for each door to secure the bottom of the panels. This prevents the doors from swinging inward or outward, which is the most common cause of "clanking" in multi-door systems.
- Controlled Movement: By securing both the top (via the track) and the bottom (via the floor guides), the doors remain perfectly vertical and stable, even during fast operation.
Yes. Our tracks are manufactured from high-carbon steel, making them incredibly durable yet easy to customize on-site to fit your exact opening dimensions.
- Tools for the Job: We recommend using a hacksaw or an angle grinder with a metal-cutting wheel for a clean, precise cut.
- Measure Twice, Cut Once: To maintain the structural integrity of the system, we recommend cutting from the ends of the track rather than between the pre-drilled mounting holes. This ensures your spacing remains consistent for the wall studs.
- Pro-Tip for Longevity: Once you’ve made your cut, use a small amount of touch-up paint or clear coat on the raw edge. This prevents oxidation and keeps your hardware looking pristine for years to come.
Triple tracks are the go-to solution for primary bedroom closets, large pantries, laundry alcoves, and as "movable walls" to partition off home offices or studio apartments.
