Can I hang louvered doors in front of an open stairway?

Question

Hi all, I have a bedroom loft conversion which is entered with an open stairway (approx. same height as a standard door frame and was hoping to have louvred doors as the entrance to the bedroom. Would it be possible to hang to louvred doors in front of the staircase? 
I would like to have them hinged centrally to be bifold – as the landing space would be quite small. Would this require a full door frame for the louvred doors or is there any other options? For example, could I hand them off the side of the wall or attach to a wooden baton for the hinges?
 Thanks Han

Gregory · Accepted Answer

Doors should be hung on a frame a minimum of 3 feet from stairway top step.

Jason · Answer

Hi, It is a bit difficult to judge without seeing the room and staircase itself, so your mileage may vary. However, a door frame would be quite cheap, around £20 usually, and would provide enough support. The doors themselves will need strong support the weight of the doors, so a door frame would be the best option. Additionally, there would be a need for a runner along the top of the door frame to keep the doors from floating. Best of luck

Nick · Answer

Bi-fold doors normally hang from one side with a top runner.

Steven · Answer

Hi Han, louvred doors can be hung anywhere you like them room permitting. There's so many hinges you can get to attach to door frames/ walls so could easily be done or even a small frame to support it hope this helps

Jeff · Answer

It is always best to hang doors in a frame, it looks better and is stronger. Battens are a possibility but would look a bit rough.

Tim · Answer

Doors can be customised to suit your requirements.

Can I hang louvered doors in front of an open stairway?

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