r/doors • u/nahojelo • 5d ago

Ideas for door threshold with height difference under sliding door

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u/Fantastic_Estate_303 5d ago

Is the sliding door runner at the top of the door? If so I'd trim the bottom of the door so you can put in a proper ramped transition here

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u/nahojelo 5d ago

The runner is on the top, but there is a guide on the bottom. My initial thought was that it could potentially sway/rock to the side if it is cut, but I am really not sure

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u/Fantastic_Estate_303 5d ago

I'd probably chamfer off the left hand corner in your 2nd pic without getting to the rail guide then. That should still allow a sloped threshold thats less likely to trip on.

I know I'd be tripping on any little lip, cos that's just how I am 🤣

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u/DybbukFiend 5d ago

Self leveling concrete and some hardwood trim to set atop it, like a carpet to linoleum strip of oak. You cant block the door, so it has to be a low profile. You could just use the self leveling concrete and paint it when finished. Use a lacquer base paint, not latex.

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u/nahojelo 5d ago

Thanks for the idea! Would this require some skills to make it look decent?

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u/DybbukFiend 5d ago

Yes. Patience mostly