How Do You Measure for Sliding Wardrobe Doors?

Measure for sliding wardrobe doors by taking the width at three heights and the height at three positions across the width, then working to the smallest figure in each case. The smallest width is the one your doors must pass, and any surplus at wider points is closed with a scribed filler strip. Sliding doors are far less tolerant than hinged ones, because a panel has to run in a straight track for its whole travel. This guide covers measuring width, height and the often overlooked depth, checking the opening for square and the floor for level, allowing for the track deduction and for new flooring, and understanding why panel widths are calculated from the opening rather than divided by hand. We also look at how panel numbers affect access and how to check your delivery route. A final section covers measuring around obstacles such as skirting boards, coving and pipework....