How to
Repair Bifold Door Top Roller Guide
If your bifold doors are squeaking and squeaking, they may need a little maintenance. You may need to clean and lubricate them or adjust them. The problem may be caused by an unfastened screw on the top pivot or the top roller guide.
This kit includes all the hardware required to return your
bi folding door repair-fold closet door system to its optimal performance.
Remove the Door
It might seem difficult and challenging to put in the bifold internal doors but for those who are DIYers with some experience, it is actually quite simple. Moving the frame isn't a major issue but the trick is getting the doors to fold and close quickly and accurately. As bifold doors are complex machines, they may need some 'tuning' to continue functioning correctly. It could be as simple as tightening the screw, or as complicated as taking off and replacing the door's pivot pin or roller.
The majority of the time, you can solve these issues by making a few basic adjustments without removing the doors. You might find that your doors are sagging or scratching the floor, or that they are bouncing off of their track. It's easy to fix these issues. Follow three easy steps and your bifold doors will be back on track in no time.
One of the most frequent issues that internal bifold doors encounter is sliding out of alignment. This could be due to loose screws, holes on the anchor/pivots or a misaligned
bifold door repair door. In most cases, you can correct this issue with a few simple adjustments, but if your door isn't moving at all, it might need to be removed and replaced.
You'll need to remove the door with an screwdriver, and perhaps an plier pair to loosen any pivot pins that are tight. The screwdriver will be used to break any locking levers on the bottom bracket of the pivot and the pliers let you wiggle the pin and take it off.
Once the top roller is removed Once the top roller is removed, you can raise the door, then swivel it downwards and then remove it from its track and pivot brackets. It's usually a simple process, but you must be cautious not to let the door hit the door frame. Then, you'll be able to cut off the edge of the door that's scratching the floor, and sand it down until it's smooth. Then paint or refinish the door as necessary.
Take off the Roller Guide
This spring-loaded roller guide mounts on the top of the bifold door to assist in smooth operation. It is designed for Kenna frames, and will fit door panels from 1 inch to 1-3/8 inches thick. It is constructed of nylon, steel and plastic components and will replace a damaged or worn-out guide.
Remove any screws holding the guide to the roller using a screwdriver. Make use of your hands to gently lift it off the frame. It might require some effort to take off the door, so ask someone else to assist you.
After the guide has been removed, carefully cut through the remaining finish on the foot of the new guide using a razor blade to separate it from the rod blank. This will make it easier to remove and protect the new guide foot. Be cautious when doing this, as the guide foot is extremely sharp and can cut or nick your fingers.
You may need to apply some force to remove the guide, but take care not to break or chip the foot. Once you have removed the guide from the rod blank, be sure to remove all of the epoxy and threads remaining in the area where it was affixed. This will help avoid future problems with the guide.
After removing the guide, try out your replacement by placing it in its permanent location and then applying a few rotations of masking tape or another kind of guide tubing to hold it in place. This will let you double check the guide spacing and alignment to make sure that everything is properly set up. This is essential to avoid any future issues, whether you use the CRB Spine Finder and Deflection System or eyeball it.
The last step is to replace the door. If the guide is in the proper position and is working in the correct way, then you're ready to proceed. Remember to
replace bifold doors and tighten any screws or pins you removed or loosened.
Take the Bottom Pivot off.
Bifold doors can be a beautiful feature for a home, but they sometimes require to be tweaked or adjusted to keep them in good shape. Certain issues can be solved with the doors still in place. Others will require that the doors be removed. This guide will demonstrate how to remove the internal bifold door pins, rollers and pivots.
Gathering your tools is the first step. You will save yourself some frustration if you gather all the tools you need in advance. You'll also need pliers and a screwdriver. You can buy an assortment of basic tools at your local hardware store for a fair price. It's recommended to keep some wood glue in your kit. This is useful in the event that you have to fix the rollers into their place.
Once you've got the tools, begin by opening the bifold doors. Then, you'll need to loosening the top track bracket using your screwdriver. Once it's loose, the door should be able to slide off the top track completely. It may take a few jigglings but it should be able to pop right off the track.
The pivot at the bottom of the frame will have to be removed. This should be done from the outside of the house, so be sure to close any interior doors that are open. This will make it easier to do rather than working from the inside. If the track on the bottom appears good, you can simply raise the door to remove the track.
You'll need to replace the track if it is damaged. You can buy replacement tracks for both bifold doors as well as swinging closet doors from your local hardware store. If the track is severely damaged, you may need to replace it completely.
You'll need to test your doors for the proper operation. Check that the doors can move into and out of their place easily. You'll want to make sure that the edges of your door are in line with the frame when closed. If they aren't, then you'll need to adjust the top pivot bracket and tighten or loosen the bottom setscrew until the edge of the door is perfectly aligned with the frame.
Replace the Roller
If they are installed correctly they can be used to cover pantries, laundry rooms and closets. They comprise two door panels that are hinged and open up on tracks that are positioned in the frame's top. Over time the guides for the rollers can wear out and cause the doors to bow. The guide roller can be replaced in a matter of minutes with basic tools.
The first step is removing the roller guide from your door panel. The pivot bolt at the bottom must be removed and the screw that connects the guide to the top of the door panel needs to be loosen. After removal of the guide, lift the panel off the track. Then, using a wrench, remove the top pivot bolt from the hole in the header of the frame by loosening the bolt.
Stanley, Cox and Acme offer a top nylon replacement roller with a 7/8-inch wheel mounted on a base made of steel. It mounts at the top edge of bifold doors which are 1 inch to 1-3/8 inch thick. It is spring-loaded and adjusts itself in the upper track to ensure smooth glide.
A bifold door may also scratch against the floor as it opens and closes. This is often the result of adding carpet, or other flooring materials which require the doors be elevated to allow for clearance. This issue can be solved by getting rid of the bottom pivot adjustment screws, loosening up the top track mounting screws and moving anchor/pivot.
A new set of roller guides is a cost-effective solution to your bifold doors becoming difficult to operate. They're usually available at your local hardware store in the door section but they're also available on the internet from a variety of suppliers. You will also need an elongated squeeze-clamp as well as a small container Elmer's wood adhesive, which can be found in big box stores. The clamp is used to keep the repair area tightly after the glue has been inserted and allowed to dry.
