How to Fix Up Your Home's Bifold Doors

Your simplest and least expensive option is to paint the doors. Start by cleaning the surface of any dust, dirt, or grease. (The last is most likely to be found on kitchen doors.) When the surface is clean and dry, bury any dark colors using a "high-hiding" primer, and then apply a coat of your desired hue. Replace the doors' bland wood or plastic knobs with better-looking ones made of porcelain, glass, or metal; you can also use drawer or door pulls. If you can't find knobs you like at your hardware store or home center, check out rejuvenation.com.

In many cases, louvered doors are installed merely as the default option (they were all the lumberyard had in stock), not because airflow through the closet is important. If you're not concerned about ventilation, you can cover the slats with ?-inch-thick painted or wallpapered lauan panels. Cut the panels to size using a circular saw equipped with a 150-tooth plywood blade, and guide the saw with a straightedge clamped to the panel. To avoid chipping, place the panel with the veneer facing down when you make your cuts. After the paper (or paint) is applied to the panels, glue them in place with construction adhesive.

By the way, a better-quality bifold can really improve a home's interior. If you search the Web or visit lumberyards, you'll find bifold doors with a variety of designs and features, such as arched panels or glass panels (known as lites). You don't have to settle for basic paint-grade pine: Bifolds are made out of oak and maple too.

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