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How to Repair Bifold Door Top Roller Guide

If your bifold doors are sticking, it's likely that they need some maintenance. You may have to clean and lubricate them or adjust them. The issue could be caused by a loose bolt on the top pivot, or by the top guide roller.

This kit contains everything you need to restore your bi-fold wardrobe door to its optimal performance.

Remove the Door

It may appear complicated and challenging to put in the bifold internal doors however for DIYers with some experience it's actually quite easy. The frame isn't the issue, but getting the doors to fold and close smoothly is. Bifold doors are complex pieces of machinery and, therefore they may require some tuning up to function correctly. It could be as simple as tightening the screw, or as complicated as taking out and replacing the pivot pin or roller.

Most of the time you can fix these issues with a few basic adjustments without removing the doors. You may notice that your doors are sagging, scratching the floor, or that they are jumping out of their track. It's simple to fix these issues. Just follow three simple steps and your bifold doors will be back in track in no time.

The most common issue internal bifolding doors face is that they are sliding out of alignment. This can be caused by loose screws or holes in the anchor/pivot pins, or simply a door that isn't aligned properly. In most instances, you can fix this with a few easy adjustments, however if the door isn't moving at all it may need to be removed and replaced.

To remove the door, you'll need an appropriate screwdriver, and possibly pliers (to help loosen any tight pivot pins). The screwdriver is used to release the locking levers on the bottom bracket for pivots. The pliers are used to take off the pin.

After the top roller is removed After that, you can lift the door, turn it down and then remove it from its pivot brackets and track. This is typically quite easy however, be sure not to let the door hit against the door frame. Then, you can sand down the edge of the door to make it smooth. You can then repaint it or finish it according to the requirements.

Take off the Roller Guide

This spring-loaded roller guide is mounted on the top of a bifold door to help with smooth operation. It is designed to be used with Kenna frames and can fit a door panel 1 to 3/8 inches thick. It is made from nylon, steel and plastic components. It will replace a damaged guide.

To begin to remove the guide for the roller, remove any screws that are holding it in place. Do this using the screwdriver and a little to loosen it. Make use of your hands to gently lift it off the frame. This may require some effort, so you should have a friend help you to keep the door in place while you take it off.

Once the guide you used to guide your child is removed, carefully cut through the remaining finish over the foot of the new guide with a sharp blade to separate it from the rod blank. This will make the guide foot much easier to remove and prevent any damage. Be cautious when doing this because the foot is very sharp and can cut or snag your fingers.

It is possible to use some force to remove the guide, but take care not to chip or break the foot. After removing the guide, you must remove any threads or epoxy left in the area where it was fixed. This will prevent future problems with the guide.

After removing the old guide, try out the new guide by placing it in its new location and then applying a few turns of masking tape or some kind of guide tubing to keep it in place. This allows you to check the guide alignment and spacing to make sure everything is properly set up. This is vital to avoid future problems regardless of whether you use the CRB Spine Finder & Deflection System or just eyeball it.

If the guide is placed properly and is functioning in the way it should the next step is to put the door back in its place. Make sure that any screws or pins were removed or loosening should be replaced and tightened appropriately after you've finished.

Take the Bottom Pivot off.

Bifold doors can be a stunning addition to any home, but they sometimes require to be tweaked or adjusted to ensure they are in good working order. While some of the simpler issues can be fixed with the doors still in place, other issues require removal. This guide will walk you through how to remove the internal bifold door pivots, pins and rollers so that you can make your doors slide like new.

Gathering your tools is the first step. You will save yourself some frustration if you gather all of your tools beforehand. You'll also need an plier and a screwdriver. You can purchase a basic set of tools at your local hardware store for a reasonable price. Keep a supply of wood glue on hand. This will be useful in the event that you have to put the rollers in place.

After putting together your tools and tools, open the bifold door glass replacement door and loosen the top track bracket using your screwdriver. Once it's loose the door should be free to slide off the top track completely. It could take a little few jigglings but it should come right off the track.

Next, you'll need to remove the pivot at the bottom from the frame. Close all interior doors before you begin. This will make it simpler rather than working from the inside. If the track on the bottom is in good shape you'll be able to just lift up the door and take off the track.

If the track is damaged, then you'll have to replace it. You can purchase new tracks for bifold door replacement doors as well as swinging closet doors from your local hardware store. If the track is severely damaged then you may need to replace it entirely.

After your track has been repaired or replaced You'll need to check the doors for proper operation. Make sure they're easily able to move from position to position. You'll want to make sure that the edges of your door are in line with the frame when it's closed. If they're not, you'll need to adjust the top pivot bracket while tightening or loosening the bottom setscrew.

Replace the Roller

If they are installed properly, bifold doors can neatly enclose pantries, laundry nooks and closets. The repairing bifold doors doors consist of two panels that are hinged and slide down a track at the top of the frame. Over time the roller guide bearings may wear out and cause the doors to bow and scrape against the floor. Replacing the roller guide takes only a few minutes and basic tools.

The first step is removing the guide roller from your door panel. This requires removal of the bottom pivot bolt and loosening the screw that holds the guide at its top. Once the guide is removed and the door panel is lifted up and out of its track. Then with a wrench, remove the top pivot bolt from the hole in the frame's header by loosening the nut.

A replacement top nylon roller guide with a 7/8 inch diameter wheel and a base made of steel is available from Stanley, Cox or Acme. It mounts on the top edge of bifold doors that range from 1 to 1-3/8 inches in thickness and is spring loaded to self-adjust the upper track for smooth sliding.

Another issue that is common to a bifold door is that it scrapes the floor when it opens or closes. This is often the result of adding carpet or other flooring materials which require the doors to be raised slightly to allow for clearance. The removal of the screw that adjusts the bottom pivot, loosening the top track's mounting screws and moving the anchor pin usually enough to clear this issue.

A set top roller with new guides can be an inexpensive solution to your bifold doors becoming difficult to operate. They are usually available at the hardware store near you in the door section however, they are also available on the internet through a variety of suppliers. You'll also require an elongated squeeze-clamp as well as a small container of Elmer's wood adhesive which can be found in big box stores. The clamp is used to keep the area being repaired shut after the glue has been inserted and dried.