Measure the width
At the top, the middle, and the bottom of the opening. Use the smallest of the three numbers.
Closet sliding doors
How to Measure Your Closet Opening for Sliding Doors
Measure your closet opening carefully before you order, since your York sliding door is made to the exact size you enter online.
Why this matters
Made to the measurement you enter.
Every door on the online order path is made to measure. That is what gets you an exact fit instead of a standard size that almost works. It also means the measurement you enter is the measurement you get, so it is worth taking your time.
What you'll need: a steel tape measure, a pencil, and paper to write your numbers down as you go. Measure twice before you order.
Step by step
Five steps to a measurement you can order against.
Measure the height
On the left side, the right side, and the middle. Use the smallest of the three numbers.
Check the opening is square
By comparing the two corner-to-corner diagonal measurements. {{TBD: how much difference between the two diagonals counts as out of square for this product}}
Note your floor
Carpet, hardwood, and uneven floors can all affect fit. {{TBD: how flooring type affects fit or clearance for this product}}
Write everything down
Then measure the whole opening a second time to confirm.
[DIAGRAM NEEDED: a closet opening with width measured at top, middle and bottom, and height measured at left, middle and right]
[DIAGRAM NEEDED: measuring the two diagonal corners of a closet opening to check for square]
[PHOTO NEEDED: a homeowner measuring a closet opening with a steel tape measure]
Common mistakes
What trips people up.
- Measuring once instead of twice.
- Measuring the old door instead of the opening itself.
- Ignoring an uneven floor or a floor that slopes.
- Forgetting to measure past the trim or baseboard where it affects the opening.
What happens next
Enter your measurements, get an instant price.
Enter your measurements into the online configurator to get an instant price. Once you order and pay online, your door is built to that exact size, and it's ready for pickup in Concord in 48 hours. The online order is pickup only in Concord. Delivery is not part of the online order, but we do arrange it case by case, off the platform, by phone or email.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
What if I measure wrong?
Because each door is built to the size you enter, take your time and measure twice. If you're not sure about your opening, call us before you order.
What tools do I need to measure?
A steel tape measure, a pencil, and paper. Nothing else.
Do I need to remove the old doors before I measure?
{{TBD: whether the existing doors need to come out before measuring, or how to measure around them}}
Metric or imperial?
{{TBD: which unit the online configurator accepts}}
Can someone measure it for me?
The online order works on self-measuring, so you take the measurements yourself using this guide. If your opening is unusual and you want to talk it through first, call us before you order.
Do you deliver, or is it pickup only?
Pickup only, in Concord. If you need delivery, call us and we'll work it out with you directly.
Configure and order online
Once you have your measurements, configure your doors and get an instant price.
Need delivery, or not sure about your measurements? Call York Home Products Inc. at (942) 996-9191.
York Home Products Inc. / 201 Millway Ave #28, Concord, ON L4K 5K8 / (942) 996-9191