When most of us were staying home during the height of the pandemic, homeowners found ways to reuse one large space for different uses. Often two parents needed their own separate workspace, and kids of different ages required a desk and laptop for schoolwork.
For example, in a family room separated from the rest of the house by a wall opening, the solution to redefine the space was a multi-pass door, an attractive and effective way to create two private areas separated by a wall opening.
In a wall opening that is up to 12 feet wide, three doors can slide past each other with a system designed to eliminate the need for traditional swinging doors that take up space and limit access to a room.
For example, when you want to create a home office in a dining room that opens into a living area, the panels of a multi-pass door can slide open; when privacy is wanted, the panels slide back easily to close the entryway. For safety, the hardware bottom track can be recessed in the floor.
If you’re experienced with carpentry work and have the tools, you may be able to install a multi-pass doorway system yourself. If you’re not handy, and don’t want to tackle the job we suggest hiring a contractor.
A contractor will charge $1,048 for labor and material to install the door hardware with three 36-inch wood door panels. If you have carpentry skills and tools, you can do the job for $710, the cost of the hardware and door panels. To learn more about multi-pass door hardware go to www.johnsonhardware.com. You can watch a video of the installation or download the installation guide.
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Pro Cost — DIY Cost — Pro time — DIY Time — DIY Savings — Percent Saved
$1,048 — $710 — 4.8 — 7.0 — $338 — 32%
