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Louvered Closet Doors are doors that have vanes that are inserted in a frame. They are designed to allow air to circulate in and out of closets. Some are made like old fashioned shutters; they can be adjusted to allow more or less air to circulate. Others are called plantation louvered doors. These are much taller than standard louvered doors. They are designed to fit a closet like a utility closet with no top jamb; they span from the floor to the ceiling. All of these are intended for interior use but can be used inside a garage for a furnace closet.

Most of the louvered closet doors are made of wood. Pine is the most common type of wood used in their construction and they are usually reinforced with steel for stability and durability. Some may be made with wood fiber and polymer. These are much stronger than the solid wood doors and are perfect for a replacement door for a child’s room. They usually come unfinished so that you can paint them or stain them to match your décor. In a child’s room you could actually paint them different colors to add to the décor.

When measuring the door opening for louvered closet doors it is important to get accurate dimensions. Most of these doors are unable to be trimmed so they must fit the opening precisely. The doors that are able to be trimmed can only have a small amount trimmed from them due to the design of the doors. If using them on a wardrobe or walkin closet you may need to purchase two sets to cover the opening. One set is usually sufficient to cover a 48” wide doorway. Anything larger than this must have additional doors purchased.

The style of louvered closet doors are contemporary but they are modern in their designs. They allow you to match them to your décor by staining or painting them. They are perfect for a bedroom closet, pantry, linen closet or any other closet that needs a door replaced. They are available in bifold, pivot or swing styles so you are able to find one for any need you may have. If space is a concern, bifold is the perfect door because they fold up against one side of the doorway allowing full access to the interior of the closet.

Prices of louvered or Plantation Closet Doors will vary depending on several points of criteria such as size, materials and design. They are available at most local retailers as well as a large number of online retailers. It is best to check with local retailers to see what is readily available in your area. It is also a good idea to shop several different retailers and compare prices. Although most are inexpensive some retailers charge more and comparing prices will get you the best deal for the best price. Regardless whether you are looking for replacement doors for a bedroom closet or pantry, you can’t go wrong with louvered closet doors.