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Primed 1-Panel Shaker Bi-fold Door
Primed 1-Panel Shaker Bi-fold Door
3-Panel Molded Door-Bifold
Primed 3-Panel Molded Bifold Door
2-Panel Shaker Style Door-Bifold
Primed 2-Panel Shaker Style Bi-fold Door
2-Panel Molded Door-Bifold
Primed 2-Panel Molded Bi-fold Door

Bifold Door Manufacturer | Flexible Configurations, Multiple Panel Styles

Bi-fold door systems designed to maximize usable openings while minimizing floor space. Popular as bifold closet doors, interior bifold doors and bifold pantry doors, Choose from molded, flush/flat, louvered, and glass panel styles — including louvered bifold doors and glass bifold doors, with configurations tailored to different opening sizes and project requirements. Available for bulk projects with local U.S. support. We also supply custom bifold doors and complete bifold door hardware kits for project orders.

What Is a Bifold Door?

Bi-fold doors are folding door systems made of two or more hinged panels that fold and stack neatly to one or both sides of the opening. This space-saving design creates a wider usable passage while requiring less floor space than traditional swing doors, without the wall cavity needed for pocket doors.
Configurations can be tailored to the overall opening size and project requirements, with different panel counts available for different applications. Panel styles include molded, flush/flat, louvered, and glass doors, making it easy to coordinate bifold doors with other interior bifold door styles across the project.

Bifold Door Hardware & Track System

UWG bifold doors use a top-hung bifold door hardware system: an aluminum bifold door track is fastened to the head jamb (typically 3/4" / 19mm in from the front edge, centered on the opening), and the panel's top pivot/guide pin rides inside it, carrying the door's weight and keeping it aligned as it folds. A pivot bracket at the floor anchors the bottom of the lead panel for lateral stability only — there's no track running along the floor, so the threshold stays clean and flush.

Standard Hardware Components

Three hardware components determine fit and feel:

Pivots — the top and bottom pivot brackets anchor the lead panel to the frame and let it swing as it folds; ball-bearing pivots hold up better under repeated daily use than plain bushings.

Guide pins / rollers — ride inside the track and keep the trailing panel aligned as the door folds; nylon or steel rollers reduce friction and noise compared to a fixed pin.

Hinges — join each panel pair down the center; a continuous (piano) hinge resists sagging better than two or three individual butt hinges, especially on taller or heavier panels.

Bifold Door Sizes & Configurations

Bi-fold doors are configured as a set of panels to fit the overall door opening, rather than as a single door slab. Based on the opening size, different panel counts can be specified to create the appropriate configuration for each project.

Size A Width B Height Single Panel Width
24"X80" 23 1/2" 79" 11 3/4"
30"X80" 29 1/2" 79" 14 3/4"
36"X80" 35 1/2" 79" 17 3/4"
48"X80" 47 1/2" 79" 23 3/4"
60"X80" 59 1/2" 79" 29 3/4"
72"X80" 71 1/2" 79" 35 3/4"

For the standard 2-panel system shown in our product information, a nominal 24" × 80" bifold set is produced at approximately 23-1/2" × 79" overall — nominal width minus 1/2" and nominal height minus 1" — to leave room for the track, pivots, guide hardware and operating clearance. Final production dimensions should be confirmed against the hardware set and shop drawing.
For detailed bifold door sizes and opening requirements, read our guide: Bifold Door Sizes, Dimensions and Opening Size Guide.

Can't decide?

Our team can recommend a core type based on your project's climate, building code, and budget.

Bifold Door Panel Materials & Finish Options

Molded — raised or molded MDF-skin panel designs for traditional residential closet and storage applications.
Shaker — clean square-panel designs that match modern interior door packages, especially for modern bifold closet doors.
Louvered — full- or partial-louver configurations for projects where the opening design calls for additional airflow.
Flush — flat-face panels for simple, contemporary interiors.

Core options can follow the corresponding interior door platform: hollow core bifold doors for lightweight standard applications and solid core bifold doors where additional weight, durability or feel is required. Hardware must be selected to suit the finished panel weight, especially on solid-core, taller or wider sets.

Bifold Door Applications: Where Are Bifold Doors Used?

Storage & Utility Closets
Useful where the opening needs frequent access but there is limited space in front of the door.
Laundry Rooms
A compact door option for laundry closets and laundry-room storage openings.
Wide Storage Openings
4-panel double bifolds or custom multi-fold configurations can cover wider closet and storage openings while keeping the panels compact when open.
Pantry Doors
Narrow 2-panel bifolds work well where a conventional swing door would interfere with the kitchen circulation path.
Closet & Wardrobe Doors
The most common bifold application, especially for reach-in closets where full swing clearance is limited.

Bifold Door Installation Requirements

Header clearance — the top track and pivot bracket mount to the header (or the top jamb of an existing frame), so the header needs to be square and solid enough to hold the track under the door's operating weight.

Jamb width — finished opening width should equal the combined width of the folded panels plus a small operating clearance (typically 1/2" to 3/4" total) so the panels can fold and swing without binding on the jamb.
Floor clearance — top-hung systems only need a floor-mounted pivot bracket, keeping the threshold flush; bottom-supported systems require a shallow track groove at the floor, which should be planned for in the flooring layout before installation.
Stacking depth — when open, folded panels stack against the jamb on one (or both) sides of the opening; make sure nothing — trim, an adjacent door swing, a light switch — conflicts with that stacked depth.

Custom Bifold Doors for Builders & Contractors

UWG manufactures bifold doors for builders, contractors, distributors and project suppliers as a matched door-and-hardware package. Standard and custom programs can be configured around the opening schedule and the panel style used elsewhere in the project.

Project options:
Panel style: molded / Shaker / flush / louvered
Configuration: 2-panel / 4-panel / custom multi-fold
Nominal size and project-specific production size
Core construction where applicable
Primed, painted or project-specific finish
Matched bifold door hardware kit with top track, pivots and guide hardware
Optional flat jambs when a framed opening package is required
Program details:

MOQ: as low as 1 pallet for standard/stocked profiles; custom programs require a MOQ of one full container.

Small standard orders: for low-quantity orders of stocked profiles, our U.S. warehouse (Houston, TX / Oklahoma City, OK) can ship in as little as 5–7 business days — no need to wait for a factory-direct shipment

Lead time: standard/stocked profiles ship within 2 weeks; custom programs run ~45 days of production before shipping, plus ocean freight transit

Bifold Door FAQ

What Builders Need to Know Before Ordering

A bifold door is a folding door made of two or more panels joined by hinges, mounted to a top track (and sometimes a bottom guide) so the panels fold and stack to the side of the opening instead of swinging into the room.

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Lightweight vs Heavy-Duty Bifold Door Hardware: Which System Is Better for Builders?

Lightweight bifold door hardware is ideal for residential closets and interior applications where smooth operation and easy installation matter most. Heavy-duty bifold hardware is better suited for larger or heavier door panels in commercial and high-traffic environments.

Bi-Fold Door Styles: Shaker vs Molded

The two main bi-fold door styles are Shaker and molded. Shaker bi-fold doors feature clean, flat recessed panels with a modern and simple appearance, making them suitable for contemporary and upgraded residential interiors. 

Common Bi-Fold Door Hardware Issues and How to Avoid Them

In most cases, bi-fold door failures are not caused by the door panels themselves, but by improper hardware selection, low-quality components, or incorrect installation practices.