My French Doors are all wood frame. How do I secure and if I normally only use one of the doors for exit and entry. Does it open from middle?
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I guess to clarify, the curtain rod is also used for our wood framed French doors. We have it inside the door jam, the metal piece (similar to a clip) to secure the rod is mounted to the top middle of the doorframe. The opening is actually on one side, in the middle for one door. If we open both doors, you will still need to enter the one side.
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I also have wooden french doors, the screen is held up with a tension rod, similar to that which holds up a shower curtain. It also comes with a metal piece which is screwed into the middle of the door frame on top and you click the rod inside to help hold it up in the middle. The screen door opening is in the middle of one of the doors once it is hung. So when you open one door it is hung so that is where the screen opening is. Which means when both doors are open, you still must enter on one side. Hope that helps, it has worked wonderfully for us, with kids and dogs.
1270826
Yes it opens in the middle. It hold up with a shower curtain type rod and has velcro tabs to hold closed in the middle and the sides.
2102327
The two sides of the frame meet in the middle and the brush sort of sits in the groove btwn. I have it with a hollow-core door and it is staying put but the brush isn't quite as secure as I'd like. I just need to reseat it now and again, especially after my 5 year old pulls off the excess hair and the brush tries to come along!
2034456
Close to the center. Thinnest part of the door. Guess that is why they give you short screws. Good luck! You will like it.
1480826
Definitely the material your door, hardware, and frame are made off all factor in to total strength. But.... I can assure you in most cases this won't be your weakest point. Also when inward force is applied to the door the angle of opposing force from the brace forces the door itself up and in to the door frame. All in all I looked at several and while any and/or all deterrents will work to some degree... This one is 100% top quality. Heavy duty pipe,very secure latching mechanism, yet not terrible to use daily.
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My installation was on/in a 6 panel door. I chose to go directly in the center of the door vs. to one side. My line of thinking was that it would create less of a problem by not getting the edge of the door to thin and possibly warping it in the future! You do notice a gap where the door panel(s) concave's, however, it is not enough so that it bothers the Mrs. or myself. Additionally, the center housing that "locks" everything together is designed in a way that the "gaps" or "concave areas" of the door are sealed. Hope this helps?
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If I understand correctly you are wanting the door to be on the left or right instead of the center as shown in the picture. If that's the case, then no is the answer. The way the unit is constructed the opening/door has to be in the middle. The "windows" on either side of the door are fixed in position. By the way, I've had mine now for several months and we have 2 Boston Terriers that go in and out MANY times a day and it's holding up great. And, the younger one is almost 20 pounds and hits that door and a full run each time. Very pleased with the door.
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For most houses the diagram will reference a position entering the house. A more accurate description is to say that you should stand so that the door is swinging away from you. This will cause you to stand on the side on which the door will be installed. Thank you, Hardware Sales
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Amy SI have the slim storage cabinet, I put it together myself, but it looks like the door only opens on one side. I think when you put it together, it is built in 3 sections possibly reverse the top section and bottom upside down, but not sure. I built it exactly by the instructions. I threw out the instructions already, SORRY. Maybe call the company and ask if it is possible...Debbie B
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I didn/t purchase 'dummy brackets', I purchased the real thing! We haven't installed them yet, as we haven't finished our new home yet, but they are beautiful vintage looking doorknobs, that fit with the look we want in our new home. My granddaughters says it will make our 8 foot French doors look like a castle! Amazon does have glass knobs that fit single doors, as I have also purchased those for single doors in the house, and they are beautiful! What that don't carry, are 'privacy' knobs - which are knobs that lock, so I had to order those elsewhere on the internet. All I found on Amazon were 'passage' knobs, which do not lock, for single doors. Hope this helps! I didn/t purchase 'dummy brackets', I purchased the real thing! We haven't installed them yet, as we haven't finished our new home yet, but they are beautiful vintage looking doorknobs, that fit with the look we want in our new home. My granddaughters says it will make our 8 foot French doors look like a castle! Amazon does have glass knobs that fit single doors, as I have also purchased those for single doors in the house, and they are beautiful! What that don't carry, are 'privacy' knobs - which are knobs that lock, so I had to order those elsewhere on the internet. All I found on Amazon... » Read More I didn/t purchase 'dummy brackets', I purchased the real thing! We haven't installed them yet, as we haven't finished our new home yet, but they are beautiful vintage looking doorknobs, that fit with the look we want in our new home. My granddaughters says it will make our 8 foot French doors look like a castle! Amazon does have glass knobs that fit single doors, as I have also purchased those for single doors in the house, and they are beautiful! What that don't carry, are 'privacy' knobs - which are knobs that lock, so I had to order those elsewhere on the internet. All I found on Amazon were 'passage' knobs, which do not lock, for single doors. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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Hi Craig, I used a piece of wood for years and it worked fine. This does seem to offer better security (if you need it) and it is very convenient. It is mounted inn the center verses at floor which will give more security. No more bending over to get the wood and it laying by the door on the floor. I personally like it better than the wood. Have a nice day.
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You need to put the top, bottom, back and sides together. The back in nailed on and the sides and top are attached with pins and screws. The doors are a bit tricky to install. I had to attach the hinges loosely before installing as the hinges are european and they are a very tight fit. Once you get the mounting screws installed, then tighten the hinge mounting screws. If you put the hinge on as directed, you can strip out the hinge mounting predrilled holes. If you damage the holes, you may not be able to tighten the screws. Also, the hinges need to be adjusted so the doors line up properly. Hope this helps.
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I too have French doors and mounted mine on the outside of the frame. And I'm enjoying fresh air without bugs and flies! : )
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With the PlexiDor for a door there are two frames - one for each side of the door - that are connected together by screw/bolts that run all the way through the door. So, you couldn't use the basic hardware that comes with the PlexiDor for a door for going through a wall (unless you happened to have a very thin wall?). If you're handy as a carpenter I think you could make it work, but you'd have to go to the hardware store and buy some extra heavy duty screws and light framing lumber to smooth up the connections on each side of the wall . . . .
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Not really, they use a closure system to keep them closed. You could rig up some sort of fastener for them, but it would be awkward. I think they make something for French doors, keep looking!
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The doors have the same holes on both sides, however, the hardware may need to be replaced with opposite pieces. The top and bottom pieces could be reversed easily. I'm not sure about the middle piece, between the doors.
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"Standard door frame" is not the same in every home. I measured the assembled crib and you need at least a 32" opening to pass the crib through. Measure your doorway. Make certain that you measure inside the door stops and consider if the door itself will be swung back enough to not interfere. If you're not moving it often it can be partially disassembled and then reassembled it when you want to move it.
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What are shildren? Yes, best to secure to door way, I just have it tension tighten and tighten it every few days.