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How to Repair Bifold Door Top Roller Guide

If your bifold door seal replacement doors are sticking, it's likely that they need some attention. They might require cleaning, lubricated or adjusted. The issue could be caused by an unfastened bolt on the top pivot or by the top guide roller.

This kit contains all the necessary hardware to bring your bi-fold closet door system to its best performance.

Remove the Door

Installing an internal set of bifold door repair bracket doors may seem like a complex and difficult task however, it's actually simple for anyone with a few years of experience. The frame is not the issue however, getting the doors to close and fold smoothly is. Bifold doors are intricate pieces of machinery and, as such they may require some tweaking to ensure that they function properly. It could be as easy as tightening the screw, or as intricate as taking out and replacing the pivot pin or roller.

It is usually possible to fix these problems with a few simple adjustments, without having to remove the doors. You might find that your doors are sagging or scraping the floor, or they are jumping out of their track. It's simple to fix these problems. Follow these three easy steps and your bifold doors will be back in track in no time.

One of the most frequent problems that internal bifold doors encounter is sliding out of alignment. This can be due to loose screws, holes on the anchor/pivots or an unaligned bifold door. In most instances, you can fix this with a few easy adjustments, but if the door isn't moving at all it might need to be removed and replaced.

You'll have to take off the door with a screwdriver, and possibly pliers to loosen any pivot pins that are tight. The screwdriver can be used to disengage any locking levers on the bottom pivot bracket and the pliers will allow you to pull the pin and take it off.

After the top roller is free, you should be able to raise the door and swivel it downwards in order to lift it out of its track and pivot brackets. This is usually quite straightforward however, be sure not to let the door crash against the frame of the door. You'll then be able cut off the edge of the door which is scraping the floor, and sand it down until it's smooth. Then paint or refinish the door if necessary.

Take off the Roller Guide

This spring-loaded roller guides the mount on top of bifolding doors to aid in smooth operation. It is designed to be used with Kenna frames and can fit the door's panel from 1 inch to 3/8 inches thick. It is made of nylon, steel and plastic components and will replace a damaged or worn-out guide.

Take out any screws that are holding the roller guide in place with the screwdriver. Make use of your hands to gently remove it from the frame. It might take some effort to remove the door, so ask someone else to assist you.

After removing the guide, carefully cut the remaining finish off the foot of the guide by using a razor to cut it from blank rod. This will make the guide's foot easier to remove and prevent any damage. The foot is extremely sharp and could cut or snag fingers.

It is likely that you will need to use a bit of force to get the guide off, but be careful not to break or chip the foot. After you have removed the guide from the rod blank, make sure to take out all of the threads and epoxy that remain the guide was attached. This will help prevent any future problems with the guide.

After you have removed the previous guide, you can test the replacement by placing it in its new location. Apply a few rotations using masking tape or guide tubing to secure it in its place. This will allow you double verify the guide's spacing and alignment to make sure that everything is properly set up. If you're eyeballing it or using the dependable CRB Spine Finder and Deflection System it is essential to avoid any problems in the future.

The final step is to replace the door. If the guide is in the right position and is working as it should, then you're ready to proceed. Remember that any screws or pins that you removed or loosened should be replaced and tightened properly when you're done.

Take the Bottom Pivot off.

Bifold doors can be a stunning addition to a home, but they often require tweaking or adjusted to keep them in good working order. While some of the more straightforward issues can be fixed with the doors in place, some will require removal. This guide will guide you through the steps to remove the internal bifold door pivots, pins and rollers to make your doors slide as new.

Gathering your tools is the first step. You'll avoid frustration if you gather all your tools in advance. You'll need a screwdriver, pliers, and possibly a wrench. You can buy an assortment of basic tools at your local hardware store for a fair cost. It's recommended to keep some wood glue handy. This is helpful when you need to fix the rollers into their place.

After putting together your tools and tools, open the bifold door and loosen the top track bracket by using your screwdriver. Once the bracket is loose, you should be able slide the door off the top track. It could take a little small amount of jiggling, but it should come right off the track.

Next, you'll need to remove the bottom pivot from the frame. You'll want to do this from the outside of the house, so be sure to close any internal doors you have open. This will make it much easier than trying to work on the inside. If the track at the bottom is still in good condition, you'll be able to just lift up the door and remove the track.

If the track is damaged, you'll need to replace it. Hardware stores sell replacement tracks for bifold doors as well as swinging closet doors. If the track is badly damaged, you may need to replace it completely.

Now that your track is repaired or replaced, you'll need to test the doors for the proper operation. Make sure that they are easily able to move in and out of position. You'll want to ensure that the edges of your door are in line to the frame when closed. If they're not, you'll have to adjust the top pivot bracket and tighten or loosen the bottom setscrew until the door's edge is perfectly aligned with the frame.

Replace the Roller

bifold door replacement doors neatly enclose closets as well as laundry nooks and pantries, but only if they function properly. Bifold doors comprise two panels that are hinged and slide down a track at the top of the frame. Over time, the roller guide bearings can wear out and cause the doors to slide and rub against the floor. Replacing the roller guide takes only a few minutes and basic tools.

The first step is to remove the guide roller from the door panel. The bolt that holds the bottom pivot is to be removed, as well as the screw that connects the guide to the top of the door panel needs to be removed. After removing the guide, pull the panel out of the track. Then with a wrench, remove the top pivot bolt from the hole in the frame's header by loosening the bolt.

A top nylon replacement guide that has a 7/8 inch diameter wheel and a steel base is available from Stanley, Cox or Acme. It mounts at the top of bifold doors that are 1 to 1-3/8 inches thick. It is spring-loaded and adjusts automatically in the upper track to ensure smooth sliding.

A bifold door may also scratch the floor when it opens and closes. This can occur after installing carpet, or other flooring materials that require the doors to be raised slightly to allow for clearance. Removal of the screw that adjusts the bottom pivot, loosening the top track's mounting screws, and moving the anchor/pivot pin is usually enough to clear this issue.

A new set of roller guides could be a low-cost solution to your bifold doors being difficult to operate. They are typically available at your local hardware store in the door section. However they can be bought on the internet from a variety of vendors. You'll also require an elongated squeeze-clamp as well as a small container of Elmer's wood adhesive that is sold in large box stores. The clamp is used to keep the area being repaired sealed after the glue has been installed and dried.