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    Jul 16, 2014, 10:32 PM
    Can't find a replacement bottom track for mirrored bi-fold closet doors. Any ideas?
    Due to a leak in the basement that destroyed the flooring and sub-floor, I need to replace the bottom track for a set of 4 panel bi-fold doors that was demolished along with the rest of the damage. Lowe's, Home Depot, Ace Hardware do not carry replacement hardware kits that include the bottom track.
    Does anyone have any ideas of where I can get them?
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    Jul 17, 2014, 06:53 AM
    I have never seen a bottom track on bi-fold doors. The bottom usually sits in a pin receiver that is mounted against the jamb.

    Could you send picture of bottom of door?

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    Jul 17, 2014, 07:00 AM
    I've seen them in the past, in a few apartments I used to live in, ( we are talking way over 20 year old doors)... but never since. How old are these doors? I'd suggest replaceing them with newer style ones without the bottom track. looks better, nothing to stub your toes on, and easier to clean the floor. That and they aren't all that expensive.

    In fact I used to have those in my house...got rid of them and put newer ones without bottom tracks shortly after I bought it.
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    Jul 17, 2014, 11:24 PM
    Thanks for the help Smoothy and Creahands. The doors are from the previous owner (and who knows how far back that goes)... so I'm guessing 20+ years. I was trying to avoid buying new doors and sending the old ones to the dump, but if no one makes them anymore that may be my only option.Pivot points are still good... there is a spring loaded pin along the moving edge that slides in the bottom track to help with alignment, etc. (probably due to the weight of the doors with the mirrors). The double panel door is about 30 pounds (and there are four panels that close the opening). Thought about just removing the bottom guide pins and hope the top supports are strong enough to keep the alignment. Guess I'll try that for a while and, if it breaks and I need to buy an new door anyway, well at least I tried.

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