Total system weight capacity: 220 lbs combined across all doors. For a two-door setup, both doors together must stay under 220 lbs.
Door thickness: 1-3/8 in to 1-3/4 in.
Ceiling clearance above door: 6 in required.
Door overlap when closed: Approximately 6 in at center — the front door's wheel sits between the back door's wheels, so the two doors cannot meet flush edge-to-edge. If a flush center closure is required, see our double bypass hardware.
Wall backing: Solid backing above the opening is required for track mounting: a 1×6 hardwood header board or solid wood blocking in the wall. Either one alone is enough. If there is no existing header or backing in the wall, we recommend installing a minimum 1×6 hardwood board (3/4 in thick × 5-1/2 in wide) that extends past the length of the track to the next stud or structural support point on each side. No solid backing and can't add a header board or blocking? See ceiling mount hardware.
Door width: Each door must cover half the opening plus your chosen wall overlap on the outer edge, plus account for the 6 in center overlap. For standard rooms: each door = (opening + 10 in) ÷ 2. Example: 60 in opening → (60 + 10) ÷ 2 = 35 in per door. See our measuring guide for full formulas.
Door height: Measure from finished floor to the top of the rough opening and add 1 in. The extra inch covers the top of the opening while leaving 1/2 to 1 in of clearance at the bottom for the door to slide without dragging. If you have thick carpet, check that clearance is adequate along the full travel path before ordering.
Track length: Depends on whether you need pass-through access or a fully clear opening — see the track length section below.